Matrics: 6 Steps to making one of your most important decisions ever
As the Matric Class of 2018 settle into their final year of school and get to grips with the challenges […]
Help! My child is struggling and it is only the beginning of the year.
The December holidays seem like a distant memory and early morning school runs, homework and sport has become the focus
Heads up on infant health ahead of taps running dry
When the dam levels reach 13.5%, the city will begin to shut down its reticulation system in residential areas, which
Nifty home printer tips for moms
Whether you are a stay-at-home or working mom, being a mother is a full time job. Managing the family schedules,
Experts Weigh In on Pregnancy and Nutrition in SA
Good nutrition before and during pregnancy may influence the pregnancy, the delivery and the health of mother and child later
Cape Town Schools Participate in Educational Projects with the International Space Station
For the first time in South Africa, and on the African continent, two Cape Town High Schools are set to
Parents urged to limit screen time to boost kids’ development
Technology has completely revolutionised the world. It affects just about everything we do, from paying accounts, to research and calling
WHY DOES MY CHILD NOT HAVE FRIENDS?
We all have a need to love and be loved. Our lives feel happier and more fulfilled when we enjoy
Toddlers tandrums to cheekiness & manipulation
My now 3 year old has moved on from the Toddler Tantrum phase and has started working on her next
Weight isn’t the only thing you’ll be shedding after having a baby
Everything FINALLY seems to be settling down a few months after welcoming your new baby – she is in (somewhat
First Years: With great opportunity comes great responsibility
As thousands of First Year students head off to varsity in coming weeks, education experts say they should embrace the
Planning to Become a Mom?
Here’s the financially savvy stuff you should be thinking about With Hollywood booming with pregnant celebrities like Beyoncé, Amal Clooney,
TIPS FOR THOSE LAST FEW WEEKS OF PREGNANCY
Birth is such an awesome and exciting event. As pregnancy progresses into its final stages once can be faced with various
Pregnancy Education = Informed Choices
The thought of giving birth can be both scary and confusing; particularly with conflicting advice given by friends, health workers,
Chiropractic care for mothers during and after pregnancy
Chiropractic has typically included the care of pregnant patients to insure a comfortable pregnancy and to help facilitate in an
Huggies® raises awareness around childbirth education this February
A very limited number of expectant mothers research their options before giving birth and as a result childbirth educators, hospitals,
Important stages of babies at play
Babies make sense of the world around them through play. They experiment with new ideas, learn important social skills, and
Headaches associated with impaired learning ability and negative mood
Research has shown that headaches can have many adverse effects on our lives: from diminished concentration in class or at
SA Children more at risk from sunburn at school
Copious amounts of sunscreen are sold each summer holiday in an effort to protect, in particular, children’s skin from both
How to do your laundry during Level 6B water restrictions
By now you would have heard that as of 1 February 2018, the City of Cape Town is implementing Level
Back to school – here’s how to deal with 1st term jitters
Dissolve those first term jitters fast and ensure your child is emotionally ready for school and adapts well to his/her
How to create the ideal parent-teacher relationship
“It takes a village to raise a child” is a proverb which essentially means that it takes an entire community
Childbirth education for an empowered birth
‘Empowering Birth’ is the theme of Pregnancy Education Month in February 2018, when childbirth educators, Bio-Oil and hospitals nationwide will
Disappointing Martic Results: Don’t Catastrophise – Strategise!
With the imminent release of the matric results of the Class of 2017, thousands of parents and learners who expect
1st Year Failure: Review your options, but don’t check out of your dreams
With the release of university results in coming weeks, many first years have to face up to the fact that
Creating a Calming Bedtime Environment for your Toddler
By Jolandi Becker – Good Night Consultant Busy toddlers can often eat less and sleep less because they are too
How will your kids cope with migration?
By David Dadic, Pathway Lawyers and Migration Agents The process of migration can be overwhelming and scary for a host
Avoiding the Morning Rush
Written By: Nigel Sloane (Headmaster at Pecanwood College: Preparatory) We have all experienced it before. As you are getting into
Play is crucial for early child development
Only 29 percent of South African children have access to safe, child-appropriate play areas in their communities, this according UNICEF,
Handy homework hints
Homework is generally a painful process that is rarely met with excitement and anticipation. In fact, Cindy Glass, Co-Founder of
