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It is almost time for revision across most schools in South Africa. The pandemic has undoubtedly affected the academic calendar, and this has put pressure on the timeframe to complete the syllabus.
Today we unpack how you can effectively prepare your child for final ex…
Vezi Silwanyana & Ilana Gerschlowitz - Autism Parenting In today’s edition of #TheSitDownParenting we interrogate issues around access to healthcare services for parents with children on the spectrum, as well as get personal accounts of the daily realities of...
Online learning has become a norm for some children however, sporting activities and extramurals have been halted. Extramural activities are beneficial to the child’s mental development as well as physical health, so it is essential that children engage in these, in...
I felt a wave of nostalgia over me as I began to explore the Roblox app. I found myself reminiscing about my “Nintendo Gameboy” and “Club Penguin” days. This app has found the perfect way to gel these two different ways of “gaming”, with a whole new twist on it...
Sometimes life requires us to apply our minds in situations that we have no interest in. But for progression to occur, we must indulge ourselves wholly regardless of our lack of interest. Children also go through the same in the schooling environment. It is normal for...
The contents below are brought to you in partnership with Grow Great Campaign Almost all mothers can breastfeed no matter what the size or shape of their breasts. Statistics show that only 1% of mothers are unable to produce breastmilk. With adequate knowledge and...
This #WorldBreastfeedingWeek, First Lady Dr. Tshepo Motsepe, Olwethu Leshabane & more at Grow Great Campaign webinar as we discuss and remind the community the importance of protecting, promoting and supporting breastfeeding. A breastfeeding nation is a...
At the beginning of my breastfeeding journey with my first born, Mikaili, I felt breastfeeding was quite the inconvenience and kept me strapped to a baby almost 24/7. This also meant ensuring that the clothes I wear had easy access and that I was ready to go at any...
The schooling year between 2020 and 2021 has been such a roller-coaster ride for learners, parents, and the schooling system due to the pandemic – so it’s safe to say we’ve had several unofficial back to school seasons. With online learning and the requirements for...
It's back to school and we are in a frantic! It's back to early rises and packing lunch and the crazy rush out the house, into the car and into the school yard. We are frustrated as parents at the on again off again nature of this pandemic. As much as there's very...
This past Sunday, 25th July 2021 was World Drowning Prevention Day. This issue was recognised as an international problem by the United Nations. According to The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), drowning has taken 2.5 Million lives around the world in the...
It is said that there are few ways to avoid harming your child, in one way or another, as you go along your parenting journey. Somewhere along the way you will do something that hurts them and could have lasting consequences, whether you intend to or not. How you show...
The shame and secrecy around sex is a social convention that does much more harm than good. The sexual nature of adults is often juxtaposed with the innocence and purity of children. This contrast rests on the assumption that sex and sexuality is inherently linked to...
The thrill of online gaming can be quite beguiling. Nothing beats the fulfilment that comes with advancing to the next level, unlocking new adventurous territories and being awarded with tokens to purchase weapons and tools for the next round. Today’s kids want to...
