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THE POSITIVES OF ADHD

  • June 11, 2019
  • Impaq
So far, I have written about some of the difficulties experienced in raising and parenting one’s ADHD/ADD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder/attention deficit disorder) child. Right...
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Don’t tell your kids they are smart!

  • June 4, 2019
  • Impaq
The school report can elicit many feelings among parents and students; feelings of failure or feelings of achievement. As an educational psychologist, I often get...
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Top Tips on How to Ace Your Physical Sciences Exam

Top Tips on How to Ace Your Physical Sciences Exam

  • May 23, 2019
  • Impaq
The June Examination might already be underway but that does not mean that you can’t...
Advice Column
The Power of Positive Recognition

The Power of Positive Recognition

  • May 16, 2019
  • Impaq
“I believe the children are our future.  Teach them well and let them lead the...
Advice Column
Parenting tips for ADHD

Parenting tips for ADHD

  • May 16, 2019
  • Impaq
At least one in 20 children in South Africa suffer from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder...
Advice Column
Mother tongue education matters

Mother tongue education matters

  • May 6, 2019
  • Impaq
Your husband is transferred to a small town and you have some difficult choices to...
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The Notre Dame fire and its impact on society

The Notre Dame fire and its impact on society

  • April 23, 2019
  • Impaq
The world watched in shock as the famous Notre Dame cathedral went up in flames...
Advice Column
How to handle angry feelings

How to handle angry feelings

  • April 2, 2019
  • Impaq
Once there was a red balloon that lived in a house with a family. Every...
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MIGHT MY CHILD HAVE ADHD?

MIGHT MY CHILD HAVE ADHD?

  • March 27, 2019
  • Impaq
If you are wondering about the answer to this question, then it’s most likely that...
Advice Column
Cyberbullying

Cyberbullying

  • March 20, 2019
  • Impaq
Bullies have always existed. However, in the digital age, the bullying we are seeing is...
Advice Column
Help your child develop with a balanced lifestyle

Help your child develop with a balanced lifestyle

  • March 8, 2019
  • Impaq
Today, more and more children are expected to do more and perform better. However, parents...
Advice Column
Practical tips on how to keep your kids safe online

Practical tips on how to keep your kids safe online

  • March 8, 2019
  • Impaq
If you have been on any social media platform these past few weeks you might...
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Want a second chance at matric? Distance education can help…

Want a second chance at matric? Distance education can help…

  • March 2, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
Thousands of learners who finished their matric studies last year have already started 2019 in...
Advice Column
The benefits of using a curriculum provider

The benefits of using a curriculum provider

  • February 18, 2019
  • Impaq
Using a curriculum provider is a convenient, straightforward and effective option for home education parents –...
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A successful start to your (home) school year!

A successful start to your (home) school year!

  • February 11, 2019
  • Impaq
Home education is a wonderful, worthwhile journey, but knowing where to start can be overwhelming....
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Overwhelmed by all the “teachers” out there

Overwhelmed by all the “teachers” out there

  • February 6, 2019
  • Impaq
We live in a time where there is an information overload through social media and...
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Mathematics and Music – Is There Really a Connection?

Mathematics and Music – Is There Really a Connection?

  • January 15, 2019
  • Impaq
Is there really a connection between Mathematics and music? And, if there is – is...
Advice Column
One solution for most Maths problems

One solution for most Maths problems

  • January 11, 2019
  • Impaq
Mathematics is one of the school subjects that require logic and insight. It often happens...
Advice Column
Bilingualism - Empower your child

Bilingualism - Empower your child

  • December 20, 2018
  • Impaq
South Africa is a multilingual community, and mastering more than one language is not only...
Advice Column
10 strange holiday traditions from around the world

10 strange holiday traditions from around the world

  • December 17, 2018
  • Impaq
Whether you are celebrating a religious festival, such as Christmas or Hanukkah, or something more...
Advice Column
Back to learning roots

Back to learning roots

  • December 17, 2018
  • Impaq
How the future of learning will incorporate ancient wisdom. Nowadays, things are changing faster than...
Advice Column
Home Education - Is it a possible solution?

Home Education - Is it a possible solution?

  • December 13, 2018
  • Impaq
There’s a scrimmage of 40 Grade 1 learners in front of their new class. They...
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How do I know if my child is school-ready?

How do I know if my child is school-ready?

  • November 29, 2018
  • Impaq
School readiness is one of the biggest concerns for a Grade R parent. How do...
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Exam tips for first timers

Exam tips for first timers

  • November 12, 2018
  • Impaq
If your child is in Grade 4, she may have been exposed to class and...
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All children are smart. Which type of smart is your…

All children are smart. Which type of smart is your…

  • November 5, 2018
  • Impaq
During my first year as a young senior Mathematics teacher, I realised that most parents...
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Go outside!

Go outside!

  • October 26, 2018
  • Impaq
Over half of children spend an hour or less a day playing outside – that’s less...
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What is the real effect of too much screen time…

What is the real effect of too much screen time…

  • October 22, 2018
  • Impaq
In today’s modern world, children grow up knowing how to take pictures with our iPhones...
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The approach to History as a possible compulsory subject

The approach to History as a possible compulsory subject

  • October 10, 2018
  • Impaq
Shortly after it was announced that History may become a compulsory subject in South African...
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It’s time to get serious about our heritage

It’s time to get serious about our heritage

  • October 5, 2018
  • Impaq
South Africa currently has ten World Heritage Sites, of which the Barberton Makhonjwa Mountains and...
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The approach to History as a possible compulsory subject

The approach to History as a possible compulsory subject

  • September 17, 2018
  • Impaq
Shortly after it was announced that History may become a compulsory subject in South African...
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Number sense- the root of mathematics

Number sense- the root of mathematics

  • September 12, 2018
  • Impaq
Number sense essentially refers to a learner’s ability to use numbers in relation to one...
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Phonics - the root of reading

Phonics - the root of reading

  • August 27, 2018
  • Impaq
What do you want to achieve with a reading programme in the Foundation Phase? This...
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Getting insight into bullying

Getting insight into bullying

  • August 21, 2018
  • Impaq
Rita Niemann Bullying is an example of school violence, which mostly stems from aggression and...
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What to consider when searching for a school

What to consider when searching for a school

  • August 14, 2018
  • Impaq
By Yandiswa Xhakaza Choosing a school is no small feat. Parents often undertake this task...
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Bullying: What parents and schools can do

Bullying: What parents and schools can do

  • August 9, 2018
  • Impaq
ARTICLE BY PROF RITA NIEMANN, NALIZE MARAIS, ZENDRÉ SWANEPOEL AND MONIERA MOOSA Bullying is a...
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Let your child fail – it’s okay

Let your child fail – it’s okay

  • August 2, 2018
  • Impaq
Facing challenges and making mistakes can help your child grow. By Danielle Barfoot As parents,...
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Cursive writing – Is it still necessary?

Cursive writing – Is it still necessary?

  • July 6, 2018
  • Impaq
Hilda Erasmus: Foundation Phase Specialist We live in an age of computers and technology. Why...
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Practically speaking, home education is easy

Practically speaking, home education is easy

  • June 1, 2018
  • Impaq
Some home-education learners shy away from subjects such as Dramatic Arts, Agricultural Sciences, Hospitality Studies,...
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What role should parents play in academic achievement?

What role should parents play in academic achievement?

  • May 1, 2018
  • Impaq
Hilda Erasmus – Specialist: Foundation Phase Nowadays, parents have a lot more control over their...
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10 Tips for home education success

10 Tips for home education success

  • March 29, 2018
  • Impaq
By Danielle Barfoot, written for Impaq (Formally known as Impak Onderwysdiens) The scheduled academic year...
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International Recognition for New Distance Education Learning System

International Recognition for New Distance Education Learning System

  • March 5, 2018
  • Impaq
Home education was legalised in South Africa in 1996 and has been increasing in popularity...
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Get a second chance at success

Get a second chance at success

  • February 15, 2018
  • Impaq
If you’ve recently completed Grade 12, you’ll know that your matric results can lead to...
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Collaborative Learning

Collaborative Learning

  • November 9, 2017
  • Impaq
by Prof Rita Niemann Gerlach (2004) explained that collaborative learning is in essence a natural social...
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10 Reasons to homeschool

10 Reasons to homeschool

  • December 8, 2016
  • Impaq
You know someone who knows someone who teaches their children at home and you’ve read...
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Take time to reflect

Take time to reflect

  • October 17, 2016
  • Impaq
While most parents spend considerable time preparing for the beginning of the school year, not...
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Make every day fun!

Make every day fun!

  • June 27, 2016
  • Impaq
It is almost school holidays again, and to prevent your children from complaining that they...
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A, B, Zzzz

A, B, Zzzz

  • April 6, 2016
  • Parenting Hub
Sleep is a basic physiological need – it is crucial for our health because when...
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Is Home Education Right For You?

Is Home Education Right For You?

  • February 23, 2016
  • Impaq
Perhaps you live on a remote farm or your child is not receiving the individual...
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START YOUR CHILD ON THE CODING PATH, EVEN IF THEIR…

  • June 11, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
There is a lot of talk in South Africa about the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) and the need for education in the country to start...
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THE POSITIVES OF ADHD

  • June 11, 2019
  • Impaq
So far, I have written about some of the difficulties experienced in raising and parenting one’s ADHD/ADD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder/attention deficit disorder) child. Right...
Advice Column
GRADE 9 SUBJECT CHOICES – MORE OPTIONS REQUIRE GREATER THOUGHT

GRADE 9 SUBJECT CHOICES – MORE OPTIONS REQUIRE GREATER THOUGHT

  • June 10, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
Grade Nine learners will soon have the exciting task of selecting the subjects they want...
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Prepare now to study abroad in 2020

Prepare now to study abroad in 2020

  • June 6, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
Matrics who want to study in the United States and United Kingdom next year need...
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New Research on the Importance of Learning through Play

New Research on the Importance of Learning through Play

  • June 4, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
The LEGO Foundation and Sesame Workshop Highlights the Importance of Learning through Play in Parent-Child...
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Don’t tell your kids they are smart!

Don’t tell your kids they are smart!

  • June 4, 2019
  • Impaq
The school report can elicit many feelings among parents and students; feelings of failure or...
Advice Column
Dealing with different personalities in a classroom

Dealing with different personalities in a classroom

  • June 3, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
One of the first lessons every teacher learns is that, in every classroom there is...
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Top Tips on How to Ace Your Physical Sciences Exam

Top Tips on How to Ace Your Physical Sciences Exam

  • May 23, 2019
  • Impaq
The June Examination might already be underway but that does not mean that you can’t...
Advice Column
Are homework and assessments all bad?

Are homework and assessments all bad?

  • May 23, 2019
  • StudyChamp
Recently a lot has been said about the pressures of homework and assessments especially on...
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Foldscope, the science tool every child needs

Foldscope, the science tool every child needs

  • May 17, 2019
  • SciBuddy
Giving your child her own microscope might not be something you’ve ever considered. First of...
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The Power of Positive Recognition

The Power of Positive Recognition

  • May 16, 2019
  • Impaq
“I believe the children are our future.  Teach them well and let them lead the...
Advice Column
Parenting tips for ADHD

Parenting tips for ADHD

  • May 16, 2019
  • Impaq
At least one in 20 children in South Africa suffer from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder...
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The critical link between extra mural activities and effective learning

The critical link between extra mural activities and effective learning

  • May 16, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
Let’s consider what it takes to transform rough diamonds into the magnificence that we admire...
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Tutors – Trend or Necessity?

Tutors – Trend or Necessity?

  • May 15, 2019
  • StudyChamp
Children these days are expected to perform in every aspect of their lives from a...
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Choose to be the role model your child wished to…

Choose to be the role model your child wished to…

  • May 13, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
Many people will easily argue that the greatest gift to children is an education. Whilst...
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Avoid the Procrastination

Avoid the Procrastination

  • May 7, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
Having a plan is always a good idea, however not everything goes according to plan,...
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Never do tomorrow what you can do today…

Never do tomorrow what you can do today…

  • May 7, 2019
  • StudyChamp
“Or is this always true?” asks many a procrastinator. Most children, especially teenagers have mastered...
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Mother tongue education matters

Mother tongue education matters

  • May 6, 2019
  • Impaq
Your husband is transferred to a small town and you have some difficult choices to...
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Helping your child prepare for exams

Helping your child prepare for exams

  • May 2, 2019
  • StudyChamp
Start early, make a schedule, get enough exercise (and sleep!) and review past papers. These...
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UNIVERSITY OPEN DAYS: LOOK BEYOND BANNERS & BALLOONS TO MAKE…

UNIVERSITY OPEN DAYS: LOOK BEYOND BANNERS & BALLOONS TO MAKE…

  • May 2, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
In coming weeks, public universities and private institutions across South Africa will host a series...
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Educational opportunities for brilliant young minds

Educational opportunities for brilliant young minds

  • April 30, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
This time of the year is an exciting period for learners who have dared to...
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The Notre Dame fire and its impact on society

The Notre Dame fire and its impact on society

  • April 23, 2019
  • Impaq
The world watched in shock as the famous Notre Dame cathedral went up in flames...
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Listening to Learn

Listening to Learn

  • April 17, 2019
  • Speech and Audio Inc
Even though we use the words hearing and listening interchangeably, the difference in meaning is...
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How to improve your academics

How to improve your academics

  • April 10, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
Believe in yourself. Assess your current academic performance and set appropriate academic goals. Make a...
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The Value of Performance Arts in Healthy Child Development

The Value of Performance Arts in Healthy Child Development

  • April 5, 2019
  • Capriccio! Arts Powered Pre-School
Although some might view arts education as a luxury, creative expression is in fact a...
Advice Column
Is homework still relevant

Is homework still relevant

  • April 4, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
A student’s high school career is far more than mastering subjects. The goal is to...
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GRADE 11s: WHAT YOU SHOULD DO NOW TO ACE MATRIC…

GRADE 11s: WHAT YOU SHOULD DO NOW TO ACE MATRIC…

  • April 4, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
Grade 11s who are serious about bringing their best game to their Matric finals next...
Advice Column
How to handle angry feelings

How to handle angry feelings

  • April 2, 2019
  • Impaq
Once there was a red balloon that lived in a house with a family. Every...
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How to teach children to respect their teachers

How to teach children to respect their teachers

  • April 1, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
It is common knowledge that teachers are some of the most stressed professionals in our...
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SPECIAL NEEDS OR NEEDING SOMETHING SPECIAL

SPECIAL NEEDS OR NEEDING SOMETHING SPECIAL

  • March 28, 2019
  • Mia Von Scha
My children simply did not fit into the mainstream schooling system. They’re both very bright...
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MIGHT MY CHILD HAVE ADHD?

MIGHT MY CHILD HAVE ADHD?

  • March 27, 2019
  • Impaq
If you are wondering about the answer to this question, then it’s most likely that...
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Do you worry about your child and cyberbullying?

Do you worry about your child and cyberbullying?

  • March 21, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
As digital continues to grow and influence the day to day lives of children, and...
Advice Column
Cyberbullying

Cyberbullying

  • March 20, 2019
  • Impaq
Bullies have always existed. However, in the digital age, the bullying we are seeing is...
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MATRIC FAILURE: GETTING BACK ON TRACK WITHOUT LOSING HOPE

MATRIC FAILURE: GETTING BACK ON TRACK WITHOUT LOSING HOPE

  • March 19, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
The future may look bleak and uncertain to the more than 170 000 Grade 12s...
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TABLETS: THE TIP OF THE ICEBERG FOR SUCCESSFUL DIGITAL EDUCATION

TABLETS: THE TIP OF THE ICEBERG FOR SUCCESSFUL DIGITAL EDUCATION

  • March 14, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
Public schools in South Africa can look forward to joining the digital education revolution as...
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DIFFERENT ROUTES FOR TACKLING MATRIC THROUGH DISTANCE LEARNING

DIFFERENT ROUTES FOR TACKLING MATRIC THROUGH DISTANCE LEARNING

  • March 13, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
Thousands upon thousands of learners who fail Matric every year are either unable or unwilling...
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Help your child develop with a balanced lifestyle

Help your child develop with a balanced lifestyle

  • March 8, 2019
  • Impaq
Today, more and more children are expected to do more and perform better. However, parents...
Advice Column
1ST YEAR EARLY WARNING SIGNS: HOW TO AVOID BECOMING A…

1ST YEAR EARLY WARNING SIGNS: HOW TO AVOID BECOMING A…

  • March 8, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
Across the country, hundreds of thousands of young people recently entered Higher Education hoping to...
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Practical tips on how to keep your kids safe online

Practical tips on how to keep your kids safe online

  • March 8, 2019
  • Impaq
If you have been on any social media platform these past few weeks you might...
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MATRICS: USE THE NEXT 6 WEEKS TO LAY THE FOUNDATION…

MATRICS: USE THE NEXT 6 WEEKS TO LAY THE FOUNDATION…

  • March 8, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
University choices may feel like a distant priority for this year’s Matrics who are currently...
Advice Column
Raising a Science Lover

Raising a Science Lover

  • March 6, 2019
  • SciBuddy
We often think that science is reserved for high school children and that not all...
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Want a second chance at matric? Distance education can help…

Want a second chance at matric? Distance education can help…

  • March 2, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
Thousands of learners who finished their matric studies last year have already started 2019 in...
Advice Column
The link between emotional challenges and poor academic performance

The link between emotional challenges and poor academic performance

  • February 28, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
Have you ever considered that your child’s struggles at school may be because of emotional...
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MYSCHOOL MYVILLAGE MYPLANET AND GROW PARTNER FOR QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD…

MYSCHOOL MYVILLAGE MYPLANET AND GROW PARTNER FOR QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD…

  • February 22, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
The MySchool MyVillage MyPlanet community loyalty programme has launched a new partnership with the GROW...
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Helping your child make the most of repeating a Grade

Helping your child make the most of repeating a Grade

  • February 22, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
When babies are learning to walk, they fall (or fail) many times over. Babies need...
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The benefits of using a curriculum provider

The benefits of using a curriculum provider

  • February 18, 2019
  • Impaq
Using a curriculum provider is a convenient, straightforward and effective option for home education parents –...
Advice Column
MATRIC 2019 ROADMAP: TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR YEAR RIGHT FROM…

MATRIC 2019 ROADMAP: TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR YEAR RIGHT FROM…

  • February 15, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
The first few weeks of a learner’s final school year is like a rollercoaster ride...
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Screen Addiction: parenting in the age of a digital era

Screen Addiction: parenting in the age of a digital era

  • February 15, 2019
  • Sugar Bay
No other topic could create a catastrophe of opinions, judgements, beliefs and arguments as parenting....
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FROM PLAYSCHOOL TO BIG SCHOOL: HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD…

FROM PLAYSCHOOL TO BIG SCHOOL: HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD…

  • February 15, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
Moving from pre-school into a formal schooling environment is a big step not only for...
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Kidico Sticks It to The Bland

Kidico Sticks It to The Bland

  • February 14, 2019
  • Kidico
Kidico is a Durban-based sticker and label printing company with a difference. From customised vinyl...
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A successful start to your (home) school year!

A successful start to your (home) school year!

  • February 11, 2019
  • Impaq
Home education is a wonderful, worthwhile journey, but knowing where to start can be overwhelming....
Advice Column
GREAT RESULTS, NO UNI: STUDY OPTIONS IF YOU PERFORMED BETTER…

GREAT RESULTS, NO UNI: STUDY OPTIONS IF YOU PERFORMED BETTER…

  • February 10, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
Many Matrics from the Class of 2018 currently find themselves in the fortunate position of...
Advice Column
Consider all the costs before committing to a tertiary course

Consider all the costs before committing to a tertiary course

  • February 10, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
Deciding to get a tertiary qualification is a big commitment, both financially and in terms...
Advice Column
MATRIC FAILURE: GETTING BACK ON TRACK WITHOUT LOSING HOPE

MATRIC FAILURE: GETTING BACK ON TRACK WITHOUT LOSING HOPE

  • February 9, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
The future may look bleak and uncertain to the more than 170 000 Grade 12s...
Advice Column
Values in the Classroom

Values in the Classroom

  • February 7, 2019
  • Capriccio! Arts Powered Pre-School
As technological advancements have swept through classrooms in the last decade, the way in which...
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Overwhelmed by all the “teachers” out there

Overwhelmed by all the “teachers” out there

  • February 6, 2019
  • Impaq
We live in a time where there is an information overload through social media and...
Advice Column
2019 World Read Out- loud Day

2019 World Read Out- loud Day

  • February 1, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
There is huge potential in South Africa to turn our literacy crisis around so that...
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The Importance Of Creating a Love for Math

The Importance Of Creating a Love for Math

  • January 25, 2019
  • Gymathstics
We may take for granted that our children will inevitably learn how to add, subtract,...
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Finding the best learning environment for the Gen-Z student

Finding the best learning environment for the Gen-Z student

  • January 24, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
With matric complete, a new cohort of Generation Z (Gen-Z) is now in search of...
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Explore the microscopic world – Fun ideas for bored kids

Explore the microscopic world – Fun ideas for bored kids

  • January 22, 2019
  • SciBuddy
Parents and caregivers need plenty of ideas to keep kids entertained throughout the holiday. If...
Advice Column
Mathematics and Music – Is There Really a Connection?

Mathematics and Music – Is There Really a Connection?

  • January 15, 2019
  • Impaq
Is there really a connection between Mathematics and music? And, if there is – is...
Advice Column
One solution for most Maths problems

One solution for most Maths problems

  • January 11, 2019
  • Impaq
Mathematics is one of the school subjects that require logic and insight. It often happens...
Advice Column
Bilingualism - Empower your child

Bilingualism - Empower your child

  • December 20, 2018
  • Impaq
South Africa is a multilingual community, and mastering more than one language is not only...
Advice Column
10 strange holiday traditions from around the world

10 strange holiday traditions from around the world

  • December 17, 2018
  • Impaq
Whether you are celebrating a religious festival, such as Christmas or Hanukkah, or something more...
Advice Column
Back to learning roots

Back to learning roots

  • December 17, 2018
  • Impaq
How the future of learning will incorporate ancient wisdom. Nowadays, things are changing faster than...
Advice Column
Home Education - Is it a possible solution?

Home Education - Is it a possible solution?

  • December 13, 2018
  • Impaq
There’s a scrimmage of 40 Grade 1 learners in front of their new class. They...
Advice Column
Global Trends of Education Influencing Education of the Future

Global Trends of Education Influencing Education of the Future

  • December 12, 2018
  • Capriccio! Arts Powered Pre-School
Nelson Mandela once said, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to...
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Former Springboks to offer up their expertise to schools

Former Springboks to offer up their expertise to schools

  • December 10, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
OPPORTUNITY TO SPEND THE HOLIDAYS WITH RUGBY ROLE-MODELS Former Springboks, professional coaches and provincial players...
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Individualism and learning synergy

Individualism and learning synergy

  • December 6, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
The traditional educational system generally expects students to all act, think and talk the same....
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The conversations we need to be having with our school-leavers

The conversations we need to be having with our school-leavers

  • December 5, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
The face of parenting changes year by year, as our children grow and develop their...
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Dealing with first year failure- temporary setback, not lifelong failure

Dealing with first year failure- temporary setback, not lifelong failure

  • December 5, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
Thousands of first year students receiving their end of year results are having to face...
Advice Column
Matric results scenario planning - know your options for any…

Matric results scenario planning - know your options for any…

  • December 3, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
The period between the last exam paper and the release of Matric results are some...
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12345...maths for your toddler!

12345...maths for your toddler!

  • November 30, 2018
  • Clamber Club
If you always thought that mathematics only revolved around numbers, think again! “There is a...
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How do I know if my child is school-ready?

How do I know if my child is school-ready?

  • November 29, 2018
  • Impaq
School readiness is one of the biggest concerns for a Grade R parent. How do...
Advice Column
Surviving matric results- a parent's guide

Surviving matric results- a parent's guide

  • November 15, 2018
  • Mia Von Scha
I have a friend who used to work at the BBC going through the raw...
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How to assist your child in developing their language of…

How to assist your child in developing their language of…

  • November 14, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
Mom is strolling around the supermarket with a six-month-old infant in the baby seat. Not...
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Mastering Mental Math Through Movement – Gymathstics®

Mastering Mental Math Through Movement – Gymathstics®

  • November 14, 2018
  • Gymathstics
What is Gymathstics®? Gymathstics® is an educational math program designed to meet each child’s individual...
Advice Column
Exam tips for first timers

Exam tips for first timers

  • November 12, 2018
  • Impaq
If your child is in Grade 4, she may have been exposed to class and...
Advice Column
Making the most of your Child’s Education

Making the most of your Child’s Education

  • November 9, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
Education is not merely about improving one’s memory and spitting out facts but rather, it...
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Exam tips for first-timers

Exam tips for first-timers

  • November 7, 2018
  • CAMI
If your child is in Grade 4, she may have been exposed to class and...
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5 Reasons why owning a Foldscope will make your child…

5 Reasons why owning a Foldscope will make your child…

  • November 7, 2018
  • SciBuddy
It fosters independent learning Several studies have documented the benefits of independent learning and its...
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All children are smart. Which type of smart is your…

All children are smart. Which type of smart is your…

  • November 5, 2018
  • Impaq
During my first year as a young senior Mathematics teacher, I realised that most parents...
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Help! My child is unwilling to study for their exams

Help! My child is unwilling to study for their exams

  • November 2, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
The long-anticipated year-end exams are upon us and so are the challenges and pressures that,...
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Go outside!

Go outside!

  • October 26, 2018
  • Impaq
Over half of children spend an hour or less a day playing outside – that’s less...
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What to do if your parents don't agree with your…

What to do if your parents don't agree with your…

  • October 25, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
Many Matrics considering their study options for next year are finding themselves in the difficult...
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What is the real effect of too much screen time…

What is the real effect of too much screen time…

  • October 22, 2018
  • Impaq
In today’s modern world, children grow up knowing how to take pictures with our iPhones...
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Food's influence on childhood behaviour and learning

Food's influence on childhood behaviour and learning

  • October 19, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
Worldwide, allergies are on the rise, and in South Africa a staggering 40% of sufferers...
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Capriccio! Arts Powered Preparatory – A creative learning solution for…

Capriccio! Arts Powered Preparatory – A creative learning solution for…

  • October 19, 2018
  • Capriccio! Arts Powered Pre-School
Preparing to take the next steps in your little one’s learning journey can be extremely...
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Curating your career starts in school

Curating your career starts in school

  • October 15, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
Teenagers are accustomed to curating their personal image on social media. They select what to...
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Getting your Gen Z child through the stresses of Matric

Getting your Gen Z child through the stresses of Matric

  • October 12, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
As parents, we often think that because we once wrote Matric exams ourselves, we are...
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Maths Matter: Why it's worth sticking it out when the…

Maths Matter: Why it's worth sticking it out when the…

  • October 12, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
In senior high school, the Mathematics syllabus becomes more challenging than ever, and many learners...
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The approach to History as a possible compulsory subject

The approach to History as a possible compulsory subject

  • October 10, 2018
  • Impaq
Shortly after it was announced that History may become a compulsory subject in South African...
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It’s time to get serious about our heritage

It’s time to get serious about our heritage

  • October 5, 2018
  • Impaq
South Africa currently has ten World Heritage Sites, of which the Barberton Makhonjwa Mountains and...
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Gearing university education for employability

Gearing university education for employability

  • October 4, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
More young people have university degrees than ever before. Between 1995 to 2016, the percentage...
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Public university or private: Choose the right institution for you

Public university or private: Choose the right institution for you

  • October 1, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
There have been many developments in the higher education sector in past decades, notably a...
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Conversations to have with your young adult before University life

Conversations to have with your young adult before University life

  • September 28, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
By Tracey Terespolsky (English Teacher and Parent at Crawford College Sandton) As I sit before...
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Dissecting Dyspraxia

Dissecting Dyspraxia

  • September 27, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
By Linda Langefeld, Grade 4 Teacher at The Bridge Assisted Learning School  Dyspraxia is a...
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Hands-on Learning

Hands-on Learning

  • September 27, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
Hands-on learning: is a practical learning experience students are actively involved  allows for free exploration...
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Should toddlers be exposed to technology?

Should toddlers be exposed to technology?

  • September 25, 2018
  • CAMI
By Anne-Marie Reed Watching your two-year-old princess swiping effortlessly through the apps on your iPad...
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‘Gap it’ to success!

‘Gap it’ to success!

  • September 25, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
Matriculant, not sure what you want to do with your life? Or perhaps you do...

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