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From referral to report: 7 questions patients frequently ask 

Dr Jean de Villiers, a radiologist and director of SCP Radiology, answers some of the most frequently asked questions, specifically around the process from referral to reporting in radiology imaging. The usual process when it comes to going to a radiology practice for imaging is

Why do young children battle with Maths?

The Development of Maths Anxiety – Common Challenges that Children Face Studies show that at around age 8 children start losing their spontaneity and become more anxious about Maths. Why is this? Maths is Unforgiving! Maths measures us like no other subject and affects our

Here’s How Tax Relief for Neurodivergent Kids Actually Works

If you’re raising a neurodivergent child in South Africa, you’re already doing a lot. Appointments. School meetings. Forms. “Can you just send that report again?” moments. The daily juggling act of home + school + therapy + life. So when someone says, “You might be

The Science Behind Prenatal Supplementation

How amazing is it that a human body can create another human being? Absolutely perfect, with its own unique personality, beauty, and magnificence! How fortunate too are we to be living in an era where science has advanced to a point where pregnant moms can

How Online Schools Like Educ8 SA Are Changing Education in South Africa

In recent years, the landscape of education in South Africa has experienced a significant transformation. Traditional classrooms, while effective, often come with limitations such as rigid schedules, high costs, and geographical constraints. This is where online schools like Educ8 SA are stepping in to revolutionise

Building Confidence, Creativity, and Community Through Music

At School of Rock, learning music isn’t about sitting still and memorising notes. It’s about movement, laughter, teamwork, and the thrill of making real music together. Our youth programs are carefully designed to meet kids where they are developmentally, while helping them grow in confidence,

Language Diversity at Home: How Everyday Moments Shape Confident Communicators

Language is more than words. It’s how children express feelings, understand the world, and connect with others. Dibber International Preschools says a home that embraces language diversity powerfully supports a child’s development. “Children are naturally curious about words, sounds and meaning,” says Ursula Assis, Country

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Ready, steady, music!

Music stimulates movement! Have you ever thought about the fact that our bodies are naturally rhythmical?  Our hearts have beats and so, a rhythmic pulse is built right into the fabric of our lives. So, what’s happening in our brains when we want to move

Every Moment Matters: The Power of Meaningful Time with Children

Today parents balance work, home and countless responsibilities, and many probably ask themselves : “Am I spending enough time with my child?” According to Dibber International Preschools, the real magic lies not in how much time we spend, but how we spend it. It’s about

Why Free Play, Gentle Guidance, and Community Matter More Than Ever 

In a world of packed schedules, rising anxieties, and digital distractions, the way we parent has never been more complex, or more important. Children don’t need perfect childhoods, they need real ones. Ones filled with play, protection and participation to grow. “Today’s parenting styles often

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