Celebrate Mother’s Day with Cartoonito’s Special Line-Up of Family Favourites
This Mother’s Day, Cartoonito is bringing the love to your screens with a heartwarming line-up of fan-favourite shows the whole family can enjoy together. From sweet moments to laugh-out-loud adventures, this special programming celebrates moms in the most fun and meaningful way—through stories of love,
Putting together your birth plan
As you enter your third trimester you’ll have probably done a fair bit of research on the birth process (if this is your first) and may have a good idea of what you want before, during and after delivery. There are many options and opinions,
Tips on Turning Bath Time into Bonding Time with Your Baby
Bath time can be more than just part of your child’s daily routine, it can become one of the most special bonding moments between parents and their little ones. For many South African families, bath time is often seen as a practical task at the
Splash, Play, and Bond: Easy Ways Parents Can Turn Everyday Moments into Meaningful Developmental Experiences
For parents of babies and toddlers, everyday routines are more than just part of the schedule, they are powerful opportunities for learning, connection, and sensory exploration. From playful bath time splashes to hands-on tactile play and gentle care routines, these small daily moments can support
Swizil app offers a new kind of photo sharing, built for privacy and real connection
Swizil is rethinking photo sharing online. Designed for people who want to create, store and share their moments in a space they truly control, Swizil replaces the noise of public feeds with a calmer, more personal gallery, visible only to the people who matter. Privacy
Batwheels Season 3 Is Here – Bigger Adventures, Bigger Lessons, and a Space Mission!
Get ready for more action, adventure, and high-speed fun as Batwheels returns with brand-new, fully exclusive episodes on Cartoonito! Join Bam, Redbird, Bibi, Batwing, and Buff as they zoom back onto our screens, bringing even more excitement to Gotham City. This dynamic team of heroic
Tiny Hands, Forever Held: The Beauty of Newborn Casting
There is something indescribably special about the first few weeks of a baby’s life. The way their tiny fingers curl around yours, the softness of their skin, the quiet moments that seem to pass far too quickly. As parents, we often wish we could pause
What Nordic Education Gets Right About Early Childhood Development
Childhood is frequently measured by milestones, speed and early achievement. Dibber International Preschools is encouraging parents and caregivers to consider a different question: what if the most valuable part of early education is not how quickly children perform, but how well they are supported to
4IR Skills and the Modern Learner – Preparing Students for Tomorrow
The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) is transforming how societies work, communicate, and create value. Advances in artificial intelligence, automation, data systems, and digital collaboration are reshaping industries at remarkable speed. For today’s learners, academic knowledge remains essential—but it is no longer sufficient on its own.
Redefining play: Creating inclusive spaces for children on the autism spectrum
In a move that reflects a growing shift to combine enjoyment with personal growth, social connection and community impact, Rush, an indoor playpark, has invested in specialised autism training for its teams. ‘We recognise that traditional high-energy environments can be overwhelming for some neurodivergent children,’
Pocket-Sized Reassurance for Life’s Unexpected Moments
Panado® knows that pain and fever in children never happen in just one place and often start without warning. You can schedule playdates, swimming lessons and dentist appointments, but you cannot schedule pain and fever. You can colour code the calendar and set reminders on
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
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
Human-Centred Digital Education: Why Connection Still Matters
As education becomes more digital, one truth remains unchanged: “Human connection is essential to meaningful learning.” Leading global organisations emphasise that AI in education must remain human-centred, ethical, and inclusive. Why? Because learning is not just cognitive — it is also: Over-reliance on automation can
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
What the Latest Research Actually Says About Screens and Your Child’s Brain
Parents everywhere are trying to navigate screens with as much intention as possible, and often with a fair amount of guilt. A wave of new research has added fuel to the conversation, including a large 2025 study tracking over 10,000 children with brain scans, which
