Impaq’s Top Achievers Share Their Advice
While most matrics are getting ready for the preliminary examinations, we thought we would look back at Impaq’s top achievers for 2018 to see if they have any advice for this year’s matrics.
July 2019
Top Product Picks for Your Baby
Everyone will agree that babies are special beings and they deserve to be spoilt. To help you make informed choices when shopping to spoil your baby, we put together three of our favourite picks.
Does Your Child Need a Tetanus Shot or Not?
I’ve had parents often come into the emergency room after their child has taken a tumble asking for a Tetanus
4 Bottle Feeding Tips To Make Mom’s Life Easier
There are many reasons why moms bottle feed their babies. Some moms choose to feed their babies formula from birth and other moms find breastfeeding a struggle and decide to formula feed at some stage due to breastfeeding difficulties.
Toptots Slippers
Winter is coming and those little feet need to be kept warm. Our toddler slippers are made from cotton denim
Tips For Handling Your Newborn
Becoming a parent is the beginning of an entirely new phase of one’s life. Caring properly for your newborn is imperative for their healthy growth. Becoming a parent is a tough job especially if it is your first baby. However, once you are home, you might feel that you do not have any clue about what is going on and how you are going to do it. However, remember that this is what makes parenting so beautiful; learning to care for your little one.
Why is it important for your baby to be exposed to sound and language?
From the moment your baby is born, she starts to learn about her environment. She does this by using her senses. Hearing, seeing, smelling, touching and tasting, gets her senses working and this in turn, gets her brain learning.
5 Tips For Raising A Child As A Single Parent
According to statistics, there is a steady increase in a family run by a single parent. From the 1970s to 2000s, the number jumped to as much as 37%. It is a sad reality. It is caused by a multitude of reasons like divorce and death. In the US alone, there are about 13.6 million single parents. Around one-third of children have a single parent.
Bringing art to life- 3 Traits every art teacher should have
How do we create the next generation of innovative artists? Through all our amazing art teachers across the globe! It’s not
YOUNIVERSE (Group 1/2/3 (9-36kgs) ever-growing car seat
Youniverse is the cars eat that starts at 9kgs and follows your child up to 36kgs – that’s almost 12 years of age! With car seat laws becoming stricter all the time, young or light children need the protection that only a solid shell can give against impact. The Youniverse is a sturdy, ever-growing car seat that can be adjusted with every inch of your child’s growth. Reclining with simple movements, comfortable with extra padding and Italian style and quality make it a favourite amongst parents globally. Installed with Isofix and seat belts.
The Importance Of Following New Parent Advice For Your Own Sanity
Being a parent can be overwhelming at the best of times, especially if it is your first baby. A lot of us are quite independent and like to do everything for ourselves, so we often struggle to reach out and ask someone for help. You may have many different reasons for wanting to do everything on your own, but sometimes it doesn’t hurt to ask for some advice. When it comes to parenting, it is very important that you swallow your pride and take any advice and help when you can get it.
The importance of reading at home
Of all the important learning activities we can do with young children, reading probably trumps the rest. The importance of elementary literacy skill development has been well documented. In reality, early literacy influences every aspect of learning and thinking. As the organization, ProLiteracy states, “Every important social issue is impacted by low literacy.” Decades of research shows the direct correlation between early literacy skills and long term student success. Shockingly it is said that “students not reading well in third grade are four times more likely to drop out” (Students First, Statistics about Education in America). In most curricula, children learn to read and receive reading instruction in the foundation phase. Hereafter they are expected to read to learn. Therefore, it is imperative that children be afforded every possible support to ensure early reading success.
10 Reward Ideas For Kids To keep Them Motivated and Positive
Many parents make the mistake of assuming that a reward system involves extravagant items. There are rewards that are effective and will cost you nothing.
PARENTAL SELF-CARE
In the previous articles I have spoken about the ADD/ADHD child but what about the parents? As the last of these articles, it is important to talk about parents of children with attention deficit disorder (ADD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It is hard work having an ADHD child and few parents who do not have one understand and recognise this. ADHD children can impact hugely on family dynamics and the parental relationship.
Parenting Through Grief
Facing the death of a loved one can be a monumentally difficult emotional hurdle to overcome. Tragedy and grief have a way of seeping into every aspect of your life. Your favorite tv show can remind you of the loved one who passed away. Your favorite food reminds you of the meals you shared with the recently deceased. A hobby you once enjoyed can be a chilling reminder of the loved one who is no longer with you. The heartache you feel will lessen over time. The old adage, ‘Time heals all wounds’ holds truth. Unfortunately, you cannot drop all of your responsibilities and obligations. First and foremost, your responsibility to take care of your child. You are still a parent and must navigate the already complicated journey of parenting while dealing with grief. Even if the grief you are experiencing is debilitating you still must provide for your children. You cannot check out.
Tips for Travelling with Your Toddler
My husband and I travelled with our two-year-old on a long-haul flight to London. Having bought a seat for our restless bundle of energy was, in our case, the best thing ever. Eleven hours plus on our laps would have been too much to handle. We very quickly learnt what to do and what NOT to do.
Tips For Teaching Kids About Dogs
There are numerous benefits linked to having a family dogas a pet and teaching kids how to take care of dogs.
The big four – know your numbers
‘South Africa is heading for a disaster if the number of people living with chronic lifestyle diseases does not change.’
Emergency Numbers Every Parent Should Know
It occurred to me the day I went back to work after my maternity leave that I didn’t know any
COSMOS Group 0+/1 (0 – 18kgs) belt-installed car seat
Rear and front-facing, the Cosmos is a belt-installed car seat that is the perfect introduction from newborn upwards. When baby grows, simply turn the seat around and let them see the world. A newborn mini reducer will keep small babies snug and comfortable and can be removed as the child grows. Recline into 4 positions to make sleeping on road trip and pleasure. The rounded and ergonomic shape of the seat makes it stylish and solid and it even comes with a small toy car.
21st Century Teaching – A Gateway to Curiosity
Lifting students learning in a school is a collaborative effort. It requires team effort, both at school and at home. It has become evident that with the current economic demands, parents find themselves overcommitted, not by choice, but the need to provide for their families. Hence, social growth is neglected and thus the school environment becomes the essential feeder of the curious minds.
Tips To Keep your Sanity As An Expecting Mom
Being a mom can be quite exciting. After all, you’re bringing new life into the world. However, this can also be a stressful time, with a whole bunch of emotions, the potential for strained relationships, and it can take a toll on you. But, here are some tips to stay sane as an expecting mom, and to help you have the happiest pregnancy possible.
INTRODUCING NERF FORTNITE – THE ONLY WAY TO PLAY FORTNITE IN REAL LIFE
Calling all NERF Nation fans, gear up and get ready as NERF FORTNITE hits South Africa. Hasbro has teamed up
What is Independence?
Independence is defined as freedom from the control, influence, support and aid of others. This is something that we all strive for, having the independence to live our lives free from being dependent on others. It is the knowledge that wherever we go and whoever we are with, we are capable and competent. We can trust our ability to make our own choices and plan our actions accordingly. The more successfully we negotiate challenges and succeed at tasks, the more self-confident we feel and the greater our self-esteem becomes.
Emotional Decisions
Irrational decisions are made when they are the result of a knee jerk reaction and when you are at your emotional peak. It is a choice you have made and decided to act upon based on your feelings and usually clouded by misinformation. Decisions made on the spur of the moment and under emotional conditions have almost always been the wrong decision, which leads to one feeling embarrassed and the need to apologise followed by the necessary mending of the relationship.
Pregnancy and Travel: Tips for Flying the Friendly Skies While Pregnant
Becoming pregnant is one of the greatest gifts a woman could ever experience. Yes, you may have to give up
The importance of age appropriate stimulation
There have been many studies that focus on the importance of infant stimulation. It is a well-known fact that impoverished
How to help your child make their subject selections in Grade 9
This time of the year Grade 9 learners need to make their subject selections for next year, but parents often do not know how to guide them. Educational psychologist, Lizette Erasmus, share some insightful guidelines on subject selections and how they will guide your child’s career choices in South Africa.
GOOD NUTRITION FOR TEENS
Garbage in – garbage out? What are we feeding them? Good nutrition is of paramount importance for teenagers. Teens who do not eat correctly are more likely to be overweight, lack energy and enthusiasm and perform poorly at school.
Review: Oh So Crafty
Oh so crafty has brought upon the newest and improved form of art for children, diamond painting! Diamond painting is
