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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 you know if your child is ready to start "big...
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Exam tips for first timers

  • November 12, 2018
  • Impaq
If your child is in Grade 4, she may have been exposed to class and term tests since the start of the year. But the...
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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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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 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...
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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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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...
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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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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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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 change the world.” At Capriccio! Arts Powered Pre-school and Preparatory...
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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 are offering parents a solution to the dilemma of keeping...
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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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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...
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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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...
Advice Column
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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Foldscope - When paper art and science meet.

Foldscope - When paper art and science meet.

  • September 20, 2018
  • SciBuddy
A paper microscope that will change the way children learn about science. As a rule,...
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Some helpful tips on making subject choices for all Grade…

Some helpful tips on making subject choices for all Grade…

  • September 19, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
Our Grade 9 learners are currently standing at the crossroad of having to make subject-choices....
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The PROVES Method - the perfect strategy for mastering your…

The PROVES Method - the perfect strategy for mastering your…

  • September 18, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
Matrics from the Class of 2018 should now be deep into preparing for their upcoming...
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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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The impact of poorly developed visual perception skills on reading…

The impact of poorly developed visual perception skills on reading…

  • September 13, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
By Michelle Rowland (Grade 1 Teacher at The Bridge Assisted Learning School in Lonehill) Many...
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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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Homework or no Homework for South African schools?

Homework or no Homework for South African schools?

  • September 6, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
The paradigm around learning in South Africa is changing rapidly. If, like most parents of...
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Calming sensory activities for the classroom

Calming sensory activities for the classroom

  • August 28, 2018
  • Capriccio! Arts Powered Pre-School
What are the benefits of sensory play? Sensory activities engage a little one’s senses and...
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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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NQF explained: What prospective students should know before they sign…

NQF explained: What prospective students should know before they sign…

  • August 22, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
Terminology related to education in South Africa can often be very confusing, particularly when learners...
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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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Parenting your star athlete

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...
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Sports in Education: Core Skills Addressed

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

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

  • January 18, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
Giving their children a head start is something parents want to do. Unfortunately, the way...
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Characteristics of a good camp counselor

Characteristics of a good camp counselor

  • January 18, 2018
  • Sugar Bay
Whether you want to work as a camp counselor, or you are a parent searching...
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How to adapt to a new school and year

How to adapt to a new school and year

  • January 18, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
Homework is generally a painful process that is rarely met with excitement and anticipation. In...
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Handy homework hints

Handy homework hints

  • January 18, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
Homework is generally a painful process that is rarely met with excitement and anticipation. In...
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“Help, my child is behaving badly at school!”

“Help, my child is behaving badly at school!”

  • January 18, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
The trouble with bringing children into the world is that they do not arrive with...
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How to ignite a passion for reading in children who…

How to ignite a passion for reading in children who…

  • January 18, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
Imagine for a moment what it must be like to be a child growing up...
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Make Maths marvellous at home

Make Maths marvellous at home

  • January 18, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
Cindy Glass, Founder and Owner of after-school remediation franchise, Step Up Education Centres says that...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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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...
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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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