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Many mommies may agree that the teething season for babies and toddlers is most unpleasant, both for parents and the little ones. According to Seattle’s Children Hospital, you will notice these signs when your baby has reached the teething stage. Increased saliva and drooling. Facial rash due to the drooling. Food particles that irritate the […]
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Where your child’s hair is concerned, keeping it protected and healthy during the cold season is of paramount importance. Not only for its protection but also as a way to cement the importance of taking good care of their hair. The cold dry season can starve your child’s hair, leaving it dry, dehydrated and coarse, […]
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One need only look around you to see how young South Africans exemplify the boundless potential of a future in constant flux and change. As educators, it is our duty to create an environment where every child has the opportunity to maximise their unique potential so that they can affect a brighter future for our […]
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Raising a child is a big responsibility for parents because everything about the child is dependent on them. Parents often sacrifice themselves for their children, this sometimes may include relationships. It becomes much more of a responsibility when it comes to raising a child with special needs, as they sometimes require an extra ounce of […]
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In South Africa, learners at lower grades are required to pass mathematics in order to proceed to the next grade. Some parents are fortunate to have kids who adapt easily to mathematics while for some, mathematics is not a favourite subject in their household. The Department of Basic Education states that progression from grade 1 […]
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As a parent raising a pre-teen, thoughts of your child having access to social media might give you anxiety. It is a parent’s natural instinct to want to protect their child from everything, this may sometimes include social media content. So, how do you decide whether your child is ready for social media if they […]
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Millions of South Africans will exercise their democratic right, voting for the party they wish to lead the country at this year’s democratic elections. While this may be the day mzansi citizens have been waiting for, this also means that kids will be home as every citizen over the age of 18 is expected to […]
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For parents, the winter season means stocking up on food to create warm meals, making sure the home is warm during cold days and stacking up the bathroom cupboards with medication, in case the kids catch a cold. This is not an easy task as it requires a personal touch and a lot of multitasking. […]
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By the age of 17, 6 in every 10 South African children will undergo at least one adverse childhood experience (ACE) – defined as stressful and potentially traumatic situations that occur during childhood and adolescence and threaten their safety, security, trust or bodily integrity.” Childhood trauma, says psychiatrist and member of SA Society of Psychiatrists […]
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Becoming a first-time father can be both, one of the most exciting and fearful experiences that any person can go through. While you may find yourself excited about the idea that a new person will be welcomed into your life, as well as the new title of “parent” you will be receiving, there is also […]
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Bullying is a problem that affects children across various age groups and environments, including schools, neighbourhoods, and online platforms. It manifests in different forms such as physical, verbal, social, and cyberbullying each with its own set of challenges and outcomes. Children involved in bullying can exhibit a wide range of behaviours, whether they are the […]
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As a parent one of the most fundamental responsibilities, you have is ensuring that your child is well looked after and is equipped with all the necessary tools and skills needed to make a success of his or her life. There’s nothing that makes a parent prouder than to see them apply all the good […]
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