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Ensuring your teenagers are safe online

by Fatima Kazee | boundaries, internet, internet security, rules, technology | 0 comments

There’s no escaping it… Kids and technology usage are a reality and the sooner parents realise this, the better. Instead of trying to keep your child in the dark ages (which seems to be the 90s for kids of today) perhaps parents ought to equip themselves with important information that will assist them in keeping tabs on their child’s internet usage without being over-intrusive, especially with teens.

A unique play area created for children with autism and their families

by admin | autism, day outings, museums, playgrounds | 0 comments

Find out about a unique hands-on play environment created especially for children with autism and their families in honour of World Autism Awareness Month.

Keep Calm and Apply Online: 2019 GDE applications

by Shakerah Bhagalia | traditional schooling | 0 comments

Whew! I’m glad that’s done. Just got to cross my fingers and wait now…

If you haven’t yet braced yourself for the online application..if you are dreading the same hair tugging experience of the previous years – have NO fear.

“Mommy, this curvy Barbie looks like you!”

by Tiffany Markman | gender, parenting, products, reviews, social issues, toys | 0 comments

A huge chunk of me is thrilled to bits with Fashionista® Barbies, and their diverse body shapes, skin tones, and hairstyles. A small chunk of me is irritated that it’s taken so long and that we’re still not quite there. But my girls, 6 and 13 years old respectively, are largely pleased. So there’s that.

Keep your child safe online with LucidView Enforcer

by Fatima Kazee | boundaries, internet, technology, technology | 0 comments

Would you ever consider driving your kids around without buckling them up in a seat belt? How about riding their bikes without a helmet? No, you wouldn’t. Why then are we allowing our kids to use the internet without any safety or security measures in place?

Special needs or need something special

by Mia Von Scha | ADHD, Alternative schools, homeschooling, learning, traditional schooling | 20 comments

There are many children struggling in school who don’t need to be placed in remedial classes. They need something special, but they’re not exactly special needs. They would thrive in a different environment but not that one.

7 smart ways to start the school year

by Danielle Barfoot | Alternative schools, new school, preschools, traditional schooling, Uncategorized | 0 comments

Back to school is always a big transition, not only for children but also for parents. With a little planning, you can make going back to school simple and stress-free.

Surviving Matric results – a parents guide

by Mia Von Scha | exams | 0 comments

When we hear that two students have committed suicide over their matric results we can’t help but put ourselves in the shoes of those parents… wondering how we can stop ourselves from ever being in the position of these unfortunate parents.

There’s too much hype around Matric results

by Sarah Martinson | exams | 2 comments

In my opinion, there’s too much hype around Matric results. Yes, they’re what get us into university, but after that they don’t really mean anything. We’ve forgotten that the true purpose of the education system is education, and not to spew out distinctions.

In The Best Interests of The Child

by Mia Von Scha | Alternative schools, homeschooling | 0 comments

Aside from the stigma, loss of income, potential halting of a good career and overall impact on the economy at large, there are serious long term consequences to putting someone into the criminal justice system. The stress that this would place on the parent and family is enough to cause both physical and mental breakdown in most people.

16 road trip tips for the festive season

by Tiffany Markman | cars, family, family time, going away, holidays, travel | 2 comments

Yikes. Travelling over the festive season is NOT for the faint-hearted. Here are some tips for safe car travels, and for taking your littlies along without wanting to murder someone en route.

Ways to give the gift of generosity to kids

by Carol Surya | giving, poverty, social issues | 0 comments

When children are given plenty of opportunities and encouragement to be generous, they naturally become more helpful and caring, developing loyalty and compassion for others. A good starting place to help children understand what it means to be generous is to teach them the importance of sharing, and talk about how you feel when you give.

#metoo: guiding your children

by Mia Von Scha | boundaries, communication, human rights, Self-esteem, violence | 0 comments

The main way that children learn consent is by getting to practice it themselves. They need opportunities to say “no” and also to have “no” said to them and to learn the appropriate responses. As adults, we violate this in so many subtle ways every day.