Parents feel the squeeze as the school year begins For many South African families, January brings excitement, new beginnings… and financial stress. From textbooks to transport, uniforms to school fees, the start of the school year is a test of how far your rands can stretch. Mpumi Mavi, a mother of a Grade 10 learner, […]
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Nothing warms a parent’s heart more than seeing their child grow into an independent being who has their own personality and can make their own little decisions. All this is most noticed when they reach certain milestones, like starting school. Celebrity parents are no exception, many famous moms and dads have let us in on […]
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Parents across South Africa are reeling from the financial burden of school uniforms and supplies as the 2025 school year approaches. With the academic year beginning on 15 January, families are scrambling to equip their children with everything from stationery and books to bags and uniforms. However, many are finding the costs unexpectedly high, causing […]
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The first day of school is a big milestone, for kids and parents alike. For many little ones, it’s also a source of anxiety, filled with questions about new faces, routines, and challenges. As a parent, your support can make all the difference in turning nervous energy into excitement. There are tips to help ease […]
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The time we’ve all been silently dreading is finally here; it’s time to snap out of holiday mode and lock in for the return to ‘normal’ life, which means back to school and work. Being able to seamlessly transition from unplugging and being in full-on relaxed mode to preparing to take on the upcoming school […]
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As back-to-school time inches closer and closer, parents have voiced concerns over certain items that educators have included in this year’s stationery lists. Back-to-school is almost always a stressful time for parents of all ages and grades as it means last-minute preparations for their children’s anticipated return and start of school. Stationery lists are one […]
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KwaZulu-Natal-based music group Inkabi Zezwe, which is made of musicians Sjava (born Jabulani Hadebe), and Big Zulu (born Siyabonga Nene) joined forces with Warner Music and Hollywood for their initiative of giving back to the community. In a video the duo shared on their social media page, they explained that the initiative is to emphasise […]
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The 2024 school year has kicked off and parents are back to the challenge of the daily packing of nutritious and appealing lunch boxes. Time constraints, especially on weekday mornings, picky eating, getting the nutritional balance right and cost concerns are all hurdles that busy parents must grapple with. What goes into the lunch box, […]
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It is back to school and parents are still finishing up everything that is required from them stationary-wise. Others are making sure that their children’s books are up to date and nicely covered. A woman named Lebang Kgosana decided to use her Checkers Sixty60 paper shopping bags to cover her child’s books. She shared the […]
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Although other children seem to have settled and adapted quite well at their new schools. A handful, however, still find it quite hard to adapt to the new environment and people that they have been introduced to. Starting the school year, one would assume that Grade R learners would be ecstatic at the thought of […]
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With children going back to school and the new academic year commencing. Parents are encouraged to motivate their children to enter the academic year on a positive note. According to the Child Mind Institute, a website that focuses on ways to help children, if your child is suffering in school and does not appear to be […]
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Whilst many parents are filled with excitement and pride for their children going back to school, and others starting new schools. Zandie Khumalo took upon herself to write a love note to all the parents who have kids returning to school. On Instagram, she posted a written note encouraging parents who send their children to […]
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