Helicopter Parenting
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Making the most of your Child’s Education
Education is not merely about improving one’s memory and spitting out facts but rather, it is about developing the intellect.
5 Reasons why owning a Foldscope will make your child smarter!
It fosters independent learning Several studies have documented the benefits of independent learning and its impact on academic and career
Exam tips for first-timers
If your child is in Grade 4, she may have been exposed to class and term tests since the start
Your 12- month DIY financial planning guide
We are fast approaching the end of the year and it’s usually that time of the year we are starting
5 Healthy habits to pass onto your kids
All parents want their children to grow up with healthy habits. However, the only way a child will learn to
All children are smart. Which type of smart is your child?
During my first year as a young senior Mathematics teacher, I realised that most parents put a tremendous amount of
Help! My child is unwilling to study for their exams
The long-anticipated year-end exams are upon us and so are the challenges and pressures that, so often, go hand-in-hand with
Top tips for Summer outdoor fun with your little one
Summer has officially arrived in South Africa. With the heat, we all need a reminder on how to tackle hot
SUNUMBRA P – Embrace the sunshine
Sunumbra P is a Natural Sunscreen with Organic Ingredients and a core purpose to make a difference inpeople’s lives as
Responsibilities within the home, in a nutshell….
The opposite of depression, misery, addictions and negative behavioural choices is purpose, connection, acknowledgement and a healthy sense of independence.
Give Your Special Needs Child the Best Future Possible
When you’re told that your child will be born with a mental or physical disability, the news can be crushing
Medical aid unpacked
When it comes to medical aid, affordability is usually the biggest consideration. However, monthly premiums should be weighed and balanced
“FORTNITE”- Friend or Foe?
By Sonia Jansen, Deputy Principal of Academics at Crawford Preparatory North Coast Recently, I’ve had the privilege of running a
How to raise a multilingual child
The benefits of raising a multilingual child are plenteous. From improved cognitive performance to increased marketability in the future workforce,
What to do if your parents don’t agree with your study choices
Many Matrics considering their study options for next year are finding themselves in the difficult position of being at odds
Lalaboom – 5 in 1 educational beads range
“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication”. Lalaboom has achieved this famous quote by bringing numerous basic but essential play values into
Children are not Adults
By Alison Willems, teacher at Trinityhouse Pre-Primary Randpark Ridge Children are not little adults. They learn things primarily through their
Millennial parents understand the need for life insurance
Let’s be honest, millennials continue to and already have changed the world for the better. Those born between roughly around
Green and Red Lights on the Road of Raising Siblings
Few things in life are equally as delightful as they are demanding. Having – and raising – siblings is one
What is the real effect of too much screen time on kids’ wellbeing?
In today’s modern world, children grow up knowing how to take pictures with our iPhones or how to navigate to
Capriccio! Arts Powered Preparatory – A creative learning solution for foundation phase learners.
Preparing to take the next steps in your little one’s learning journey can be extremely daunting. The gap between Grade
Food’s influence on childhood behaviour and learning
Worldwide, allergies are on the rise, and in South Africa a staggering 40% of sufferers are children, according to the
Kaspersky Safe Kids helps track missing teen!
Cyber predators, child trafficking, cyber bullies, children running away – the list of worst nightmare situations parents face is not
Medical Aid choices
It’s business as usual for medical aids… While the NHI remains a work in progress in terms of policy and
Exploring Middle Ear Infections
What is a Middle Ear Infection? A Middle Ear Infection (also referred to as Otitis Media by healthcare professionals) refers
Curating your career starts in school
Teenagers are accustomed to curating their personal image on social media. They select what to share, who to tag and
Maths Matter: Why it’s worth sticking it out when the going gets tough
In senior high school, the Mathematics syllabus becomes more challenging than ever, and many learners may be tempted to ditch
The Discipline Issue…
Even though 6 months have passed since our courts made it illegal to spank your child, there are still parents
How to stay sane through your child’s early years
By René Yeoman, Assistant Teacher at Trinityhouse Pre-Primary Randpark Ridge We’ve all heard the saying, “Being a Mom is one
