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Tips for Breastfeeding in Public: Confidence and Comfort

Breastfeeding is a natural and healthy way to feed your baby, but doing so in public can be a daunting experience for many mothers. Concerns about privacy, societal judgment, and personal comfort can create anxiety, making it challenging to breastfeed confidently outside the home. This

Purpose in Progress — The Power of Intentional Education

In an age when education platforms proliferate, and content is everywhere, the difference lies in why and how we teach. At Wingu Academy, we believe education with purpose transforms lives. Intentional education doesn’t just move students through content—it shapes their thinking, builds agency, and grows

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

Tiny Toons Looniversity S2: Looney Lessons & Endless Laughter!

Get ready for chaos, laughs, and toon-tastic fun! 🎉 Tiny Toons Looniversity Season 2 follows Babs & Buster Bunny, Sweetie Bird, Hamton J. Pig, and Plucky Duck as they learn what it really takes to be a professional toon—under the guidance of Bugs Bunny, Daffy

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

Why medical aids must go beyond medicine in managing diabetes

For millions of South Africans living with diabetes, the condition is a daily negotiation between lifestyle, access to care and financial strain. Around 4.5 million people in the country have diabetes and many more remain undiagnosed. As the burden of chronic illness grows, it’s becoming clear that

Eskort launches Kiddos: South Africa’s first pork range made just for kids

A YUMarrific, CHOMPalistic, SCRUMPtiously MUNCHeous new range brings playful protein to lunchboxes, snack times and family meals There’s something magical about mealtimes made just for the little ones.That’s why Eskort, South Africa’s leading antibiotic-free pork producer, is excited to introduce Eskort Kiddos, the country’s first-ever

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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

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

Help your toddler survive your divorce

Divorce is unpleasant, emotional and can be a downright hurtful experience. The problem is that we sometimes forget that we aren’t the only ones experiencing this pain. Often our children suffer an unnecessary degree of hurt as a result of our incompatibility with our chosen

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Calming a Child with Sensory Processing Difficulties

Many people are unaware that there is a difference between a tantrum and a meltdown. While both may involve screaming, kicking, shouting, biting and even swearing, there are some fundamental differences. Tantrums involve a child who has been frustrated in their attempt to do or

Live Learning, Real Progress — Why Qualified Teachers Matter

In virtual classrooms, it’s tempting to think that technology alone can deliver quality education. But mounting evidence shows that the teacher remains central—not only for content delivery but for mentorship, critical thinking, ethics, and motivation. A meta-analysis of several studies during the COVID-19 period found

5 Minute Learning Games for Busy Parents

Fun and educational ideas that need no prep Introduction As a parent of a preschooler, finding time for learning can feel impossible when you’re juggling work, routines, and daily life. The good news is that meaningful learning doesn’t require long sessions or special materials. Short,

Take Family Fun to New Heights with Acrobranch

If you’re looking for a way to swap screen time for real-life adventure, Acrobranch is your ticket to an unforgettable outdoor experience for the whole family. Set among the trees in scenic natural locations across South Africa, Acrobranch offers a chance for kids (3 yrs+)

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