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It’s that stressful time of the year for students, when all over the country they will be sitting in an exam room with just pen, paper and ruler to tackle the end-of-year assessments. They will be getting tested on their knowledge and their ability to retain what they have learnt during the course of their […]
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It’s still the month of October and it is well known as the mental health awareness month, which is dedicated to educating and raising awareness to the public about mental health and reducing the stigma and discrimination against those who suffer from mental health. We usually associate mental wellbeing with adults and forget that the […]
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Curro, a private school in Durbanville will launch an alternative afternoon learning schedule to “free up” some students’ morning schedules. These classes will be called CurroPM, classes for students who would like to sleep in and attend in the afternoon. Students will be given the luxury of choosing ‘afternoon only’ classes or they can implement […]
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The first few years in a child’s life is crucial as it sets the foundations for brain health. According to studies, a nutritious diet in infancy is key to promoting a child’s long-term well-being, and the food they eat can impact their cognition, temperament, motor skills and language development. Dr.Uma Nadidoo, a nutritional psychiatrist, brain […]
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Many were left triggered on Twitter and Facebook when the Daily Thetha opened a discussion about how having a step parent benefits or affects a child. As two families are blended, differences in parenting, discipline and lifestyle can create challenges and become a source of frustration for the children and step parents. Having to adjust […]
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Babies are naturally curious, so it’s common for them to pop objects into their mouths. “Mouthing” is a normal part of their development and can be beneficial to their health. Unfortunately, babies are at higher risk than adults of choking since their airway is smaller. When one is found in such a situation it is […]
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It has been a long and hectic third term for all the school learners. From all the learning, exploring and playing with friends at school, they sure deserve this break. They have endured so much, from waking up early in the morning, endless homework to even attending Saturday classes and extra mural activities. Now that […]
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No one could ever dispute that social media has been by far one of the greatest things to ever have existed in the 21st century. You don’t have to look very far these days to find a preteen or teen glued to their phone texting and scrolling through social media. Just like many things social […]
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Most teens use some form of social media and have social network profiles. Many visit these sites daily. There are plenty of good things about social media, but plenty of risk that teens could avoid. They do not always make good choices when they are posting something on site, this could lead to many problems. It […]
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Raising children is the most challenging and rewarding job a parent can undertake. For most parents, raising kind,happy and healthy children is the goal. But, this is not always easy when you have to parent in a rapidly changing society. As attitudes about different identities and sexualities change and the topic becomes more mainstream, parents […]
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Having a fussy eater is more common than you think and there’s nothing like a food battle with your offspring to raise your stress and anxiety levels. Paediatric Dietician Kath Megaw says that fussy eating in children isn’t just common, it’s completely normal. ‘While we don’t know exactly why kids become fussy, neophobia (the fear […]
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When Nomsa Celiwe* started a relationship with her then boyfriend, she thought that everything would run smoothly. Even when she found out that he was soon to be a father, she wasn’t worried. Themba Celiwe* had revealed from the onset that his ex-girlfriend was pregnant. But, Nomsa quickly learnt that having a stepchild was not […]
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