Teaching with Purpose — The Wingu Way
When education systems commoditise teaching—measuring by hours, seats, or content delivered—something essential gets lost: the human, moral, and relational dimension. Wingu Academy insists on a different path. We believe education’s purpose is not just to impart knowledge, but to guide character, build ethical capacity, and
Routines are they really necessary
We know that having a routine is important for children in their early developmental years, but let’s unpack why it is so beneficial to their overall level of well-being. Young children do not have a concept of time and thus they cannot judge the passing
Dealing with Your Child’s Power Struggles
Power struggles develop every day at work, at the store, and even jockeying for that spot in the parking lot. Just look around you the next time you’re out driving; someone cuts you off, blocks you from entering a lane, or rides your bumper. Initiating
What If My Child Won’t Take No for an Answer?
If you’ve said no firmly and you’re child is wearing you down, avoid doing what many parent do when they are tired and overworked; giving in just to stop the pleading and begging. Doing so might stop the noise that’s adding to your stress, but
Reflecting on Parenting Goals: Seven Meaningful Ways to Reset Before the Holiday Season
As families prepare for South Africa’s big holiday season, Dibber International Preschools is encouraging parents to take a mindful pause and reflect on their parenting goals. According to Ursula Assis, Country Director of Dibber South Africa, creating space for reflection during this busy period can
Are You Raising a Praise Junkie?
Extensive research has been done to show the amazing results of praise. It can motivate both adults and children to perform exceedingly well, but to do it for the goal of obtaining the praise, not for the joy of achieving or the pleasure of the
Why do I need to stimulate my baby from a young age
Parents to be, have the unique opportunity to create a better brain for their unborn child from day one. When a baby is born she born with unlimited potential but the experiences she has in her life will determine the outcome of that potential. Experience =
Bugs Bunny Builders S2: Looniest Construction Adventures Ever!
Get ready for wacky tools, wild vehicles, and endless laughs! 🛠️🎉 Bugs Bunny Builders Season 2 follows Bugs Bunny and his hilariously inept ACME Construction crew—Lola Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Tweety, and more—as they tackle the looniest construction jobs ever. From zany teamwork to
How Adventure Parks Like Rush Extreme Keep Kids Active and Engaged
In today’s digital age, where screens dominate kids’ attention, finding ways to keep them active and engaged is more important than ever. Indoor adventure parks like Rush Extreme in Cape Town and Johannesburg provide the perfect environment for children to enjoy physical activity while having
My toddler has a short attention span – is he hyperactive?
Toddlers typically have a very short attention span. Time means nothing and a few minutes can seem like forever to a toddler. They are meant to flit from one activity to the next, building up as many experiences as possible. Remember they have a lot of
Four Questions to Ask Before You Discipline
In my work with parents and teachers on solving behavior challenges with children, I help them identify the problem, possible causes of the behavior, and then possible solutions for eliminating it. My goal is to send the adults away with a few simple step-by-step techniques
Top 5 ways to encourage your toddler to speak
Milestones are often reached at different times by different children. Speech is one of them. If your young toddler is on the verge of speaking, starting to babble, and you want to help them along – try these tips 1. Talk A lot. You may
How Safe Are Teething Gels?
Every baby is different but common symptoms associated with teething include, mild irritability, drooling, low-grade fever and loss of appetite. If your baby is inconsolable or has a high fever chances are this is not due to teething. Teething should not make your baby very
Help! My Kids Won’t Stop Fighting!
Parents generally see their children as wonderful gifts from the heavens but children don’t always see each other in that same light. They first see their primary caregivers, and the love and attention they get from them, as a limited commodity. They then see their
Four Classic Reasons a Child Misbehaves
I’ve been working with parents and other caregivers for over 20 years, helping them find solutions to their children’s challenging behaviour s. The adults who come to me want to know what to do about the behaviour and providing them with easy-to-apply solutions is my
Why do children lie?
The question of why children lie begs the greater question of why any of us lie. If you think back to the last time you lied (and I’ll bet my life you can think of a time), look at what was going on internally and
Progress That Matters — Rethinking Assessment in a Digital Age
Assessment is often reduced to numbers, rankings, or credentials. But what if assessment could be reframed as an opportunity—for feedback, growth, and genuine mastery? That’s the vision at Wingu Academy. Recent research has evaluated online vs. offline learning in different contexts. A comparative study of
