Trick or Treat brings a full day of Halloween favourites to Cartoon Network
Cartoon Network (channel 301) is going all out for Halloween with Trick or Treat, a packed local stunt launching Saturday, 31 October from 08:00 CAT. The day-long celebration features specially themed episodes from across the Cartoon Network lineup, plus the brand-new Regular Show: Lost Tapes
Online Primary School: What Happens Away From the Screen?
An online primary-school day should include far more than a child watching lessons on a laptop. For younger learners, reading, writing, practical activities, movement and adult interaction remain central to the learning process. In a well-structured online primary school, the screen is one part of
When to Step In and When to Step Back: The Overparenting Trap
Loving, attentive parents face a quiet, constant question dozens of times a day: do I help, or do I let them struggle? Step in too often, and children can miss the chance to build real competence and confidence. Step back too much, and a child
Regular Show Presents: Terror Tales of the Park VII brings Halloween chaos to Cartoon Network
Mordecai and Rigby are gearing up for their spookiest outing yet. Regular Show Presents: Terror Tales of the Park VII premieres exclusively on Cartoon Network (channel 301) on Friday, 30 October at 17:55 CAT. This two-episode Halloween special serves up three wildly different adventures. In
More Than a Curriculum: What “Enrichment” Actually Looks Like at Educ8 SA
Ask most parents what they want from their child’s education, and academics are only part of the answer. They want their kid to be someone who’s curious, who has interests outside of a textbook, and who leaves school with more than just marks on a
Raising Kind Kids in a Competitive World
From school rankings to sports leagues to social media comparison, children today grow up steeped in competition from an early age. None of that is inherently bad — healthy competition can build resilience and drive. But in a world that often rewards winning above all
The Backseat Battles: Making Car Rides Bearable
Few spaces concentrate sibling squabbles, whining, and “are we there yet” quite like the backseat of a car. Confined, buckled in, and unable to physically separate, kids often turn small irritations into full-blown conflict — and parents, focused on driving, have limited ability to intervene
Halloween at be.UP Park: Two Ways to Celebrate, Twice the Fun
October marks Halloween! be.UP Park is bringing the fun for every kind of little monster, fearless tween and costume-loving teen. Join us on Saturday, 31 October for a full day of family-friendly Halloween fun, followed by an after-dark party for older kids. By day, it
Generosity Starts Small: How Children Learn to Give
Generosity in young children rarely begins with a grand gesture or a conversation about values. It’s built through ordinary exchanges, repeated often enough for children to notice that other people have needs, feelings, and wants of their own. “Adults sometimes think of generosity mainly in
How to Talk to Your Kids About Big Emotions
A meltdown over the wrong colored cup. Tears over a friend who didn’t want to play. Sudden anger that seems to come from nowhere. Big emotions in children can feel disproportionate, exhausting, and at times bewildering to navigate — but they’re also one of the
Chores by Age: Building Responsibility Without a Battle
Getting kids to help around the house can feel like more effort than doing it yourself — the reminders, the half-finished jobs, the negotiations. But chores aren’t really about the tasks themselves. They’re one of the most effective, research-backed ways to build responsibility, confidence, and
The Power of Routine: Why Kids Thrive on Predictability
If your household ever feels like a constant negotiation — over meals, bedtime, screen time, getting out the door — the missing ingredient might not be more rules, but more rhythm. Routine is one of the simplest, most underrated tools in a parent’s toolkit, and
Screen Time Balance: A Realistic Approach for Busy Families
Screen time guilt is practically a rite of passage for modern parents. Between work calls, meal prep, and simply needing twenty uninterrupted minutes, screens often become the quiet helper nobody wants to admit relying on. The good news: balance doesn’t mean elimination, and a realistic
Discipline vs. Punishment: What’s the Difference?
The words are often used interchangeably, but discipline and punishment are built on fundamentally different ideas — and the difference matters far more than most parenting conversations acknowledge. Understanding the distinction can reshape how you respond to misbehavior, moving from reactive control toward genuine, lasting
Information Is Everywhere. Thinking Matters.
Preparing Learners for More Than Exams Today’s learners can find information within seconds. The greater challenge is knowing what to trust. Learners need to question sources, recognise misinformation, compare perspectives, and make informed decisions. These skills are becoming increasingly important in a world shaped by
Kids’ Birthday Parties at BOUNCE Made Easier for Parents
Planning a kids’ birthday party is exciting, but for busy parents, it can also mean a long list of things to organise. From entertainment and activities to food and keeping a group of energetic children happy, there is a lot to think about. Choosing the
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
