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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.

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.

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.

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.

3 EQ Tips for exams

by Julie McCarthy | exams, Self-esteem | 0 comments

EQ 4 Exams mean managing anxiety levels, keeping a positive frame of mind and attitude, visualising the goal and remaining calm within mind and body through the exam process.

How much do grades matter – a kids perspective

by admin | education, exams, learning, teens | 4 comments

No one wants to fail but the pressure may become too much for some kids. All I’m saying is that parents and teachers need to take it easy, calm down, have a cup of tea and let us do our thing. No amount of walking around like a prison warden is going to make me get an extra 10 marks in my exam!

4 steps to help kids through exams

by Julie McCarthy | anxiety, emotions, exams | 1 comment

Children at a very young age have a huge amount of pressure to succeed. They also lead very busy lives with homework, extra murals, therapies, social engagements etc. When it comes to exam time, there is even more pressure on them as many schools weight the exam mark to count for a high percentage of the term mark.

ADHD, highly sensitive or highly intelligent?

by Fatima Kazee | ADHD, education, learning, special needs | 14 comments

Is it at all possible that a child is not ADHD but rather highly sensitive? What we as human beings take into our brain is usually regulated, could “ADHD” kids just lack this regulation?

10 tips for encouraging a growth mindset

by Mia Von Scha | education, learning | 8 comments

Everything is difficult at first. In fact, everyone struggles to some degree with a new task. But with practice and a dedication to continue, everything gets easier. We were all born with the ability to learn and grow – not just some people.

Technoteens: Should we battle against or work with it?

by Shani Schreuder | technology | 2 comments

Our question is this: is what we as parents find frustrating (e.g. tablets, smartphones etc.) not actually our teens gearing for the future? And that possibly our role as parents need to change from policing technology usage to developing our teen’s abilities to use technology in a safe and efficient manner?

The Reggio Emilia approach to early education

by Claire Rencken | learning, preschools | 5 comments

Have you heard of the Reggio Emilia approach to education? No? I hadn’t either until I was introduced to it by Small World Playgroup founder and director, Lindi Bell.