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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 under enormous pressure and in a hurry to find a...
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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 great concern for both parents and schools. Here we outline...
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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...
Advice Column
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 in 2017

10 Reasons to homeschool in 2017

  • December 8, 2016
  • Impaq
You know someone who knows someone who teaches their children at home and you’ve read...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
Look beyond the book

Look beyond the book

  • October 7, 2016
  • Impaq
We all know why it is important for children to read, and that developing a...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
Is Home Education Right For You?

Is Home Education Right For You?

  • February 23, 2016
  • Parenting Hub
Perhaps you live on a remote farm or your child is not receiving the individual...
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Parenting your star athlete

  • August 20, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
By Keri Gallan, Sports Co-Ordinator of Crawford Preparatory North Coast  What do Tiger Woods, Serena Williams and Lewis Hamilton have in common? Apart from dominating...
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Sports in Education: Core Skills Addressed

  • August 17, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
By: Zelda Varela (Crawford Preparatory Fourways Sports Coordinator) Can you remember that elated feeling of being part of a team, or maybe not making the...
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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...
Advice Column
The importance of Art in an assisted learning environment

The importance of Art in an assisted learning environment

  • August 14, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
By: Melodie Artingstall, Grade 3 Teacher at The Bridge Assisted Learning School Art is an...
Advice Column
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,...
Advice Column
School’s back – time for a refresher on being safe…

School’s back – time for a refresher on being safe…

  • August 2, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
With the second half of the school year about to start, a local private security...
Advice Column
Education Resources For Parents

Education Resources For Parents

  • July 8, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
A Tough Job Being a parent might be one of the most difficult occupations on...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
School yourself on feeder zones: A parent's guide

School yourself on feeder zones: A parent's guide

  • July 6, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
South Africa, 13 June 2018: “If I buy in Kensington will my kids get into...
Advice Column
Back off your Matrics

Back off your Matrics

  • July 6, 2018
  • Mia Von Scha
I will be 42 this year, and I still from time to time have nightmares...
Advice Column
The Great Eye-Hand Link; The Importance of Eye-Hand Coordination for…

The Great Eye-Hand Link; The Importance of Eye-Hand Coordination for…

  • July 6, 2018
  • Clamber Club
Eye-hand coordination, also known as hand-eye coordination, refers to the smooth, controlled and coordinated movements...
Advice Column
Help! My child does not want to go to school

Help! My child does not want to go to school

  • July 6, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
The academic year can be a challenging time for families.  It becomes even more so...
Advice Column
Preparing youth for the workplace of the future

Preparing youth for the workplace of the future

  • July 5, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
Entering the working world can be daunting for graduates, and even more so when the...
Advice Column
How can parents be more involved in their children’s education?

How can parents be more involved in their children’s education?

  • June 28, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
Being a parent is the toughest job on the planet! Besides ensuring that your children...
Advice Column
10 things you need to ask about your child’s after-school…

10 things you need to ask about your child’s after-school…

  • June 21, 2018
  • Sherpa Kids
Because aftercare shouldn’t be an afterthought. While pre-primary and primary schools are regulated in South...
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ADHD vs Bipolar: Know the difference

ADHD vs Bipolar: Know the difference

  • June 14, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
Inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity, sleeping problems, racing thoughts and moodiness. These are all typical symptoms of...
Advice Column
Hidden costs & their impact on study options

Hidden costs & their impact on study options

  • June 13, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
Grade 12s should already be well into researching their study options for 2019 and should...
Advice Column
Schools must adapts approach for education and engaging generation Alpha

Schools must adapts approach for education and engaging generation Alpha

  • June 6, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
The traditional approach to education must be revolutionised in order to ensure the best outcomes...
Advice Column
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,...
Advice Column
Matric subject choices: Avoid risky selections in face of changed…

Matric subject choices: Avoid risky selections in face of changed…

  • May 18, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
In coming months, Grade Nines will choose which subjects to pursue during their final school...
Advice Column
Chasing academic A’s limits possibilities

Chasing academic A’s limits possibilities

  • May 11, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
Education, as we have known it for the past 100 years, is fixated on academic...
Advice Column
Technical Matric opens door to practical careers desperate for skilled…

Technical Matric opens door to practical careers desperate for skilled…

  • May 8, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
Despite thousands of South Africans struggling to find employment because they never finished school, few...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
When screens replace teachers: danger of introducing tech in the…

When screens replace teachers: danger of introducing tech in the…

  • April 27, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
Technology has taken the world by storm and its use now pervades arguably all fields....
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Which building blocks in the Foundation Phase can ensure my…

Which building blocks in the Foundation Phase can ensure my…

  • April 26, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
Every parent dreams that their child will have a good job in the future. The...
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Cultivate Senior High School study habits for lifetime success

Cultivate Senior High School study habits for lifetime success

  • April 26, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
Senior high school learners from Grade 9 to 12 should not only spend energy on...
Advice Column
Don’t let your year go to waste- there are still…

Don’t let your year go to waste- there are still…

  • April 18, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
With the academic year now in full swing, many prospective students who missed out on...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
Matrics: 6 Steps to making one of your most important…

Matrics: 6 Steps to making one of your most important…

  • March 19, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
As the Matric Class of 2018 settle into their final year of school and get...
Advice Column
The do’s & don’ts of returning to exercise after a…

The do’s & don’ts of returning to exercise after a…

  • March 15, 2018
  • Flourishing Fit Moms
Moms out there who have had or are planning to have a caesarean we’d like...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
SA Children more at risk from sunburn at school

SA Children more at risk from sunburn at school

  • February 12, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
Copious amounts of sunscreen are sold each summer holiday in an effort to protect, in...
Advice Column
Have a prosperous Back-to-School Journey

Have a prosperous Back-to-School Journey

  • February 9, 2018
  • Munchkins
The metamorphosis from one year to another always entails a transition for children. Whether the...
Advice Column
Back to school – here’s how to deal with 1st…

Back to school – here’s how to deal with 1st…

  • February 8, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
Dissolve those first term jitters fast and ensure your child is emotionally ready for school...
Advice Column
How to create the ideal parent-teacher relationship

How to create the ideal parent-teacher relationship

  • February 6, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
“It takes a village to raise a child” is a proverb which essentially means that...
Advice Column
Great Careers that don't require Degree Study (or even Matric)

Great Careers that don't require Degree Study (or even Matric)

  • February 5, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
As hundreds of thousands of prospective students attempt to secure a place at public universities,...
Advice Column
Disappointing Martic Results: Don't Catastrophise - Strategise!

Disappointing Martic Results: Don't Catastrophise - Strategise!

  • February 1, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
With the imminent release of the matric results of the Class of 2017, thousands of...
Advice Column
1st Year Failure: Review your options, but don't check out…

1st Year Failure: Review your options, but don't check out…

  • January 26, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
With the release of university results in coming weeks, many first years have to face...
Advice Column
Preparation tips for parents on back to school headaches

Preparation tips for parents on back to school headaches

  • January 22, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
It's back to school time again. Parents know this time of year all too well....
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Make Maths marvellous at home

Make Maths marvellous at home

  • January 16, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
indy Glass, Founder and Owner of after-school remediation franchise, Step Up Education Centres says that...
Advice Column
How to ignite a passion for reading in children who…

How to ignite a passion for reading in children who…

  • January 15, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
Imagine for a moment what it must be like to be a child growing up...
Advice Column
Handy homework hints

Handy homework hints

  • January 11, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
Homework is generally a painful process that is rarely met with excitement and anticipation. In...
Advice Column
How to adapt to a new school and year

How to adapt to a new school and year

  • January 11, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
By Dr Claire Symington, Educational Psychologist and  head of the Academic Enrichment Centre at Southdowns...
Advice Column
Parent Involvement: Stretch your vision for a long-term parenting role…

Parent Involvement: Stretch your vision for a long-term parenting role…

  • January 11, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
Written by: Justin Kistan, English & Information Science teacher at Crawford College North Coast Traveler,...
Advice Column
Help your Child Play (right) to lay the Foundation for…

Help your Child Play (right) to lay the Foundation for…

  • December 15, 2017
  • Parenting Hub
Giving their children a head start is something parents want to do. Unfortunately, the way...
Advice Column
Deciding whether to keep a child back at school

Deciding whether to keep a child back at school

  • November 29, 2017
  • Parenting Hub
Imagine that you are observing from the side of a swimming pool and are watching...
Advice Column
Grade 11’s – Now (not next year) is the best…

Grade 11’s – Now (not next year) is the best…

  • November 24, 2017
  • Parenting Hub
With three months left before they enter their final year of school, Grade 11 learners...
Advice Column
No more headaches about exams

No more headaches about exams

  • November 17, 2017
  • The Headache Clinic
Examinations are stressful enough for learners and students, without them having to worry about headaches...
Advice Column
The unwrapped gift of the gifted child

The unwrapped gift of the gifted child

  • November 14, 2017
  • Mia Von Scha
When we think of gifted children the first name that springs to mind is usually...
Advice Column
Early School Years Crucial for Cultivating Emotional Intelligence in a…

Early School Years Crucial for Cultivating Emotional Intelligence in a…

  • November 9, 2017
  • Parenting Hub
Of the twelve years that children spend at school, the foundation phase - years one...
Advice Column
Collaborative Learning

Collaborative Learning

  • November 9, 2017
  • Impaq
by Prof Rita Niemann Gerlach (2004) explained that collaborative learning is in essence a natural social...
Advice Column
Exams: Study Time vs Screen Time - Striking the Balance

Exams: Study Time vs Screen Time - Striking the Balance

  • November 6, 2017
  • Parenting Hub
Helping children to build a healthy relationship with technology, and knowing how much of what...
Advice Column
Gap Year: Benefits of working at a summer camp

Gap Year: Benefits of working at a summer camp

  • November 1, 2017
  • Sugar Bay
Making a career choice at the age of seventeen and committing to it for a...
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Child writing matric? Here’s what the experts say…

Child writing matric? Here’s what the experts say…

  • October 24, 2017
  • Parenting Hub
You’ve almost seen your child through 12 or so years of school; and now, over...
Advice Column
Why is early childhood education so important?

Why is early childhood education so important?

  • October 19, 2017
  • Parenting Hub
By... Chantelle Anderson - Head Directress and Owner at Montessori Nosipho pre-school As an early childhood educator...
Advice Column
New educational tech for kids to save the planet and…

New educational tech for kids to save the planet and…

  • October 18, 2017
  • Parenting Hub
Johannesburg, South Africa. September 2017 – Gammatek, a leading distributor of technology accessories is proud to...
Advice Column
Help, my child is behaving badly at school!

Help, my child is behaving badly at school!

  • October 3, 2017
  • Parenting Hub
The trouble with bringing children into the world is that they do not arrive with...
Advice Column
Why kids prefer camp over school

Why kids prefer camp over school

  • October 2, 2017
  • Sugar Bay
Camp and school are very similar in that both are learning environments for children. However,...
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Stimulating Language and Listening Skills

Stimulating Language and Listening Skills

  • August 31, 2017
  • Skidz
Language is considered a verbal behaviour which is learned by means of the environment. A...
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Montessori Nosipho

Montessori Nosipho

  • August 8, 2017
  • Montessori Nosipho
Montessori Nosipho was started in 2008, and throughout the years we have welcomes many children...
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Setting your child up for Term 3 success!

Setting your child up for Term 3 success!

  • August 7, 2017
  • Parenting Hub
The much-anticipated July school holidays seem to have flown by. Alarm clocks have been quiet...
Advice Column
University Application Survival Kit

University Application Survival Kit

  • July 19, 2017
  • Parenting Hub
With university application season now in full swing for Matrics who want to pursue further...
Advice Column
Infant Stimulation - What is the big deal?

Infant Stimulation - What is the big deal?

  • July 15, 2017
  • Skidz
When it comes to stimulation in babies, there seems to be two camps: On the...
Advice Column
Ditching Maths Myths

Ditching Maths Myths

  • July 13, 2017
  • Parenting Hub
The best start parents can give children to ensure they master maths throughout their school...
Advice Column
Crèche Syndrome

Crèche Syndrome

  • July 7, 2017
  • Paarl Dietitians
Parents whose children attend crèche or playgroups are very often faced with crèche syndrome. Crèche...
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Subject Choices: Plotting Your Future Options in Grade 9

Subject Choices: Plotting Your Future Options in Grade 9

  • June 27, 2017
  • Parenting Hub
In coming months, Grade 9’s will have to select the subjects they want to pursue...
Advice Column
Ambidextrous kids - disorder or gift?

Ambidextrous kids - disorder or gift?

  • December 15, 2016
  • Mia Von Scha
I watched a film once where the main character was completely ambidextrous – he could...
Advice Column
10 Reasons to homeschool in 2017

10 Reasons to homeschool in 2017

  • December 8, 2016
  • Impaq
You know someone who knows someone who teaches their children at home and you’ve read...
Advice Column
So what does dyslexia really mean?

So what does dyslexia really mean?

  • November 28, 2016
  • Carla Grobler
(All information was obtained from Stark – Griffin’s book Dyslexia) Definition of dyslexia - A neurological-functional...
Advice Column
Why Reading With Your Child Is So Important - 5…

Why Reading With Your Child Is So Important - 5…

  • November 25, 2016
  • Sharon Standsfield
There is such a sense of joy, warmth and togetherness that comes when we read...
Advice Column
Developing reading skills to help children triumph against dyslexia

Developing reading skills to help children triumph against dyslexia

  • November 24, 2016
  • Edublox - Reading & Learning Clinic
There were two important educational issues in the local and international spotlight during September and...
Advice Column
Matric Stress – When is enough, enough?

Matric Stress – When is enough, enough?

  • November 11, 2016
  • Parenting Hub
As hundreds of thousands of young South Africans are busy writing their Matric exams this...
Advice Column
Reading and writing: Confidence is the key

Reading and writing: Confidence is the key

  • November 3, 2016
  • Mia Von Scha
Many parents find themselves in a daily battle with their little ones over reading and...
Advice Column
Exam Stress

Exam Stress

  • November 3, 2016
  • The South African Depression and Anxiety Group
A moderate amount of stress can be a good thing.  It can sharpen concentration and...
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ADD/ ADHD And Alternative Treatments

ADD/ ADHD And Alternative Treatments

  • October 28, 2016
  • Parenting Hub
Over the past years there have been many debates and controversy discussions around what Attention...
Advice Column
Setting the stage for a successful Matric

Setting the stage for a successful Matric

  • October 26, 2016
  • Parenting Hub
At the end of this month, the country’s latest cohort of aspiring matriculants will begin...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
Look beyond the book

Look beyond the book

  • October 7, 2016
  • Impaq
We all know why it is important for children to read, and that developing a...
Advice Column
Cyberbullying causes Depression, Nightmares and Anorexia

Cyberbullying causes Depression, Nightmares and Anorexia

  • August 24, 2016
  • Kaspersky Lab Africa
According to the study Growing Up Online – Connected Kids, conducted by Kaspersky Lab and iconKids...
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The real price of not addressing your child’s learning problems

The real price of not addressing your child’s learning problems

  • August 3, 2016
  • Edublox - Reading & Learning Clinic
Failing or delaying to address a child’s learning difficulties has far-reaching implications for both parents...
Advice Column
Questions To Ask Your Child's Teacher

Questions To Ask Your Child's Teacher

  • August 1, 2016
  • Edu Help
The third term is upon us and meeting with professionals working with your child is...
Advice Column
Could you be the reason for your child cheating?

Could you be the reason for your child cheating?

  • July 28, 2016
  • Mia Von Scha
Mrs M, with her short straight black hair and angular face, peered suspiciously at us,...
Advice Column
Experiential Education:
How holiday camps are valuable teachers

Experiential Education:
How holiday camps are valuable teachers

  • July 27, 2016
  • Sugar Bay
There are many things that simply cannot be studied from the pages of a book,...
Advice Column
5 Steps to study success for working parents

5 Steps to study success for working parents

  • July 19, 2016
  • Parenting Hub
In today’s challenging economy, many parents are taking on further studies, often in an effort...
Advice Column
Dyslexia: Fact or Fiction?

Dyslexia: Fact or Fiction?

  • July 4, 2016
  • Edublox - Reading & Learning Clinic
Megan struggles to read. She is eight years old and everyone in her class seems...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
Are your kids getting too much homework?

Are your kids getting too much homework?

  • June 2, 2016
  • Mia Von Scha
Homework is an essential part of learning independent work and self-discipline… and I think that...
Advice Column
Open a book, open up your world

Open a book, open up your world

  • May 26, 2016
  • Parenting Hub
A book is a dream you can hold in your hand. Last year the UNESCO...
Advice Column
Reading, ‘riting and ‘rithmetic - How does your child measure…

Reading, ‘riting and ‘rithmetic - How does your child measure…

  • May 5, 2016
  • Edublox - Reading & Learning Clinic
The three R’s of learning are reading, ‘riting and ‘rithmetic. The question for all parents...
Advice Column
Grade 9's: Don't leave subject choice decisions to the last…

Grade 9's: Don't leave subject choice decisions to the last…

  • May 3, 2016
  • Parenting Hub
Grade Nines preparing to enter their final phase of schooling next year will in coming...
Advice Column
Why It Pays To take Grade 11 As Seriously As…

Why It Pays To take Grade 11 As Seriously As…

  • April 21, 2016
  • Parenting Hub
Throughout one’s school career Grade 12 – Matric – is viewed as the ultimate year,...
Advice Column
Why I Decided To Homeschool

Why I Decided To Homeschool

  • April 19, 2016
  • Mia Von Scha
This was not the easiest decision I’ve ever had to make. I love my work....
Advice Column
Don’t Be PENalised For Not Being Able To Write

Don’t Be PENalised For Not Being Able To Write

  • April 6, 2016
  • StudyChamp
You helped your child prepare for his history test. He could recite all the answers...
Advice Column
The Importance of Rhyming

The Importance of Rhyming

  • March 16, 2016
  • Parenting Hub
Having just had the wonderful opportunity to see Julia Donaldson live presenting her show “the...
Advice Column
Is Home Education Right For You?

Is Home Education Right For You?

  • February 23, 2016
  • Parenting Hub
Perhaps you live on a remote farm or your child is not receiving the individual...
Advice Column
Learning Using Everyday Items From Around Your Home

Learning Using Everyday Items From Around Your Home

  • January 14, 2016
  • Parenting Hub
This article is to give you some fun ideas on how to stimulate your child’s...
Advice Column
When Do You Know Your Child Is Ready For Chapter…

When Do You Know Your Child Is Ready For Chapter…

  • November 17, 2015
  • Parenting Hub
We often think that pushing our kids to read chapter books and away from picture...
Advice Column
Life After Matric - How To Decide

Life After Matric - How To Decide

  • November 9, 2015
  • Parenting Hub
This month, hundreds of thousands of young South African are sitting the most important exams...

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