Mom-Tested Night-time Routines for Better Sleep
For many South African parents, bedtime can feel like the longest part of the day. Just when you think your little one has drifted off, they’re awake again, looking for comfort, a feed, or simply reassurance that you’re still nearby. While there’s no magic formula
Online School or Homeschooling in 2027?
More Choice for Families. Online schooling and homeschooling are often spoken about as though they are the same thing. They aren’t necessarily the same experience. Wingu’s Online School provides a more structured school environment delivered digitally, including scheduled learning, online classes, assessments and academic support.
Gillian Bonegio Spanish Dance Academy and Company
The Bonegio Spanish Dance Academy and Company has a legacy of over 40 years. It all began in 1984 when Gillian returned from a year-long trip of studying and dancing in Spain and had a dream of passing her passion on to young students, so
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,
LEGO DREAMZzz crosses over with How to Train Your Dragon on Cartoon Network
What’s more awesome: roaring dragons or roaring engines? Cartoon Network (channel 301) answers that question with the wildest crossover special yet — LEGO DREAMZzz: How to FAST Train Your FURIOUS Dragon — premiering Saturday, 17 October at 9:55 CAT. After watching The Fast and the
Real-World Creative Learning: Inside Majozi’s Creative Circle at Koa Academy
At Koa, real-world learning is not something students encounter in theory alone. It comes to life through meaningful opportunities to explore, create, ask questions, and learn from people actively working beyond the classroom. One of those opportunities this year was Majozi’s Creative Circle – a
Every Breast Cancer Story Is Unique
Ubuntu in a Mushroom Punnet During October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month Breast cancer is not one story. Every diagnosis, treatment decision and path through recovery is deeply personal. And for many women, the need for practical support does not end when treatment does. “And because
Switching from CAPS to an International British Curriculum: Will Your Child Lose a Year?
CAPS and an International British curriculum do not line up grade for grade. That does not mean a child who changes curriculum must automatically repeat a year. It means placement needs to be handled properly. Moving from CAPS to an International British curriculum does not
Raising Resilient Kids in an Uncertain World
Today’s world presents children with unique challenges—rapid change, global events, and constant information can be overwhelming. Resilience, the ability to adapt and recover from adversity, is a crucial skill for kids to thrive. Raising resilient children doesn’t mean protecting them from difficulties but equipping them
The Screen-Time Swap: What Real-World Movement Gives Children That Screens Cannot
There are moments in almost every family when a screen feels like a small miracle. A long car journey. Dinner needs to be cooked. A parent needs twenty quiet minutes. Everyone is tired. So this is not an article about making parents feel guilty about
Beautiful Creatures: Big Music for Little People
Biography 2026 Beautiful Creatures is a pioneering South African children’s music project created by musicians and writers Ed Jordan and Alan Glass. Born from a desire to create children’s music that parents could genuinely enjoy too, the project began in 2004 with a simple but
The Quiet Child in the Room: When Silence Is Temperament and When to Look Closer
A child who races into preschool talking before their bag has hit the floor is easy to read. The child who hangs back, watches and says very little can be harder. For many children, quietness is simply part of their temperament. They observe before joining
18 Years of Wriggling, Rhyming and Growing Together
Eighteen years. That’s a lot of singing, clapping, giggling, smiling, wriggling … and quite a few questionable dance moves! This October, Wriggle and Rhyme is celebrating its 18th birthday – something I find both slightly surreal and incredibly special. The birth Back in 2008, I
Online School Doesn’t Mean Learning Alone
What Happens After Your Child Logs In? Technology makes online education possible. People make it a school. Students still need educators, academic guidance, encouragement and opportunities to connect. Parents also need confidence that their child isn’t expected to navigate their education alone. At Wingu, the
How Skills Learnt at Sugar Bay Camp Boost Academic Performance
Doing well at school takes more than understanding the lesson. Children need to manage their time, work with classmates and ask for help. At Sugar Bay Camp in Zinkwazi Beach on the KZN North Coast, everyday camp experiences give them opportunities to practice these skills.
Family Adventures Start at Trail’s End
Swap screens and schedules for fresh mountain air, muddy shoes and days filled with adventure at Trail’s End Adventure Hotel in Grabouw. Whether it’s a weekend escape, a school holiday adventure or simply time for the family to get out of the city, Trail’s End offers a
Thinking About Switching Schools for 2027?
Is Your Child’s School Still the Right Fit? Choosing a school is about more than subjects and results. Parents also need to consider support, wellbeing, flexibility, communication and whether the environment allows their child to thrive. For families thinking about switching in 2027, ask what
