Six easy-to-implement ways of being an inspiration to your children
To become inspired, we need to inspire others. Remember that what we teach others, we teach ourselves. Imagine, then, the […]
What Summer Camp Mom Are You?
We all know there are different types of moms around the world, but when moms send their children to summer
Should you insure your baby?
Now that you have a baby bump, you don’t need any other bumps in the road. Those who have held
School’s back – time for a refresher on being safe at home, on your way to school, and on the WWW
With the second half of the school year about to start, a local private security company has reminded parents of
Prima’s Top Toddler Toys for Festive Season 2018
LeapFrog prepares your child for a lifetime of learning. The brand is the leader in innovative solutions that encourage a
The need-to-know about ADHD medication abuse
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) stimulants are prescribed by medical professionals to improve concentration, memory and motivation to complete tasks.
Chasing academic A’s limits possibilities
Education, as we have known it for the past 100 years, is fixated on academic prowess. The percentage on the report card has always been the benchmark by which we believe we can determine if a child will become a successful adult, or not. Cindy Glass, Director and Co-founder of Step Up Education Centres says “Self-worth is too often determined by academic assessments. Emotional walls are built, intelligence is defined, negative behaviours are acted upon, anxieties and depression are pandemic in young people – all because of society’s fixation on that percentage on the report.”
Help! My child is writing exams for the first time
The idea of writing exams rarely brings about emotions of excitement and happy anticipation! In fact, feelings of anxiety, panic and outright fear are what most parents and learners experience when exam time comes knocking at their door! Cindy Glass, Director and Co-founder of Step Up Education Centres says “Generation after generation, people have passed on the baton of fear, anxiety and dread when it comes to exams. The stories are familiar to us all:
Some helpful tips on making subject choices for all Grade 9 learners
Our Grade 9 learners are currently standing at the crossroad of having to make subject-choices. This, in itself, does not seem to be too big a deal… EXCEPT that the subject choices that they make now will impact their path into the future. In addition, many, if not most, Grade 9 learners are not yet sure of what they want to do when they have finished school.
Pets in the digital age: what we can do to keep those we love safe
Kaspersky Lab, together with the research agency Opeepl, surveyed 7,740 household pet owners from 15 countries around the world* to
Play with purpose is essential for children with autism
Play is a powerful tool autistic children need to boost their development and an essential way for them to learn
Education Resources For Parents
A Tough Job Being a parent might be one of the most difficult occupations on the planet, but it is
School yourself on feeder zones: A parent’s guide
South Africa, 13 June 2018: “If I buy in Kensington will my kids get into Jeppe?” “Will owning a house
But Baby, it’s cold outside
As winter takes over in South Africa, temperatures have dropped and there’s a distinct chill in the air. A cooler
Winter boredom busters for kids
Winter school holidays are just around the corner, and with it inevitably comes three weeks of your children sitting at
Help! My child does not want to go to school
The academic year can be a challenging time for families. It becomes even more so when a child resists or
What new parents need to know about life insurance
Who Needs Life Insurance? Becoming a parent is an exciting, often scary adventure. Long before that happy day, when you
Children can burn out too!
Gone are the days when children went to school, came home, made a peanut butter sandwich and went to play
Why new moms must re-look insurance needs before baby arrives
Expecting a new baby is always an exciting time, particularly for first-time moms who are exposed to a whole new
Review: CAM Smarty Portable Feeding Chair
The CAM Smarty Portal Feeding Chair with tray is certainly the ideal feeding chair on the market at the moment.
Preparing youth for the workplace of the future
Entering the working world can be daunting for graduates, and even more so when the workplace is not what they
The art of managing meltdowns and tantrums
Meltdowns and tantrumsare a normal part of growing up. All children have them. Contrary to what your friends or your
How can parents be more involved in their children’s education?
Being a parent is the toughest job on the planet! Besides ensuring that your children are cared for, loved and
Pregnancy: Taking care of your nutritional and financial needs
By 1Life You’ve finally taken steps to confirm the reason behind your weird cravings, unexpected emotional outbursts, the fatigue as well
I-Innovate opens minds to Artificial Intelligence at Cape Town School
STE(A)M educational specialist, I-Innovateis bringing another 21stCentury learning programme to South Africa to open up opportunities in our under-served school
Why a good holiday camp is worth the cost
You want your children to be productive during their school holidays, so you browse around for a good holiday program.
Review: Oops Puzzle Range
There is a something nostalgic about wooden puzzles. They certainly provide the durability that is required when toddlers get a
Bargain hunting: Knowing beforehand what is on special saves money & time.
June is a month that is packed full of celebrations. It’s a month that features Youth Day and Father’s Day.
Nurturing tissue oil
Inspired by the abundant riches that come from the baobab, EcoProducts has created BaoCare™,a100% pure and natural skin healing range
The problem with labelling children in primary school
Labelling children, positively or negatively, in any phase of their lives, has a very direct effect on how they view
