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Raising cheetahs: How the right environment empowers gifted children

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As educators and parents, we often meet children who don’t fit neatly into traditional moulds. These children may struggle in conventional classrooms, not because they lack ability but because their abilities far exceed what standard environments can accommodate. Gifted children frequently display traits like attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, autism, obsessive-compulsive disorder and anxiety – elements of […]

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How letting your baby get messy with food boosts development

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When you first introduce solids to your baby, it’s usually easy to keep things clean because they aren’t very mobile yet. However, as the months go by, they will start swiping the spoon and blowing raspberries into their food, which can quickly become a mess for everyone! I understand that this can be overwhelming, and

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School change: How to determine if moving on is right for your child

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School choice is not a straightforward ticking-of-the-boxes exercise. As all parents know, there are many factors that influence the decision-making process. Even when exhaustive investigations have been done, questions may still remain whether the right choice was made. At this time of year, following the mid-term exams, and looking forward to a new school year,

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How is Big Food stalking our children?

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“My name is Vuyiseka Mangele and I’m the mother of Mihlayonke. At just 5 years old, my daughter now prefers Coco Pops and similar sugary cereals, largely influenced by the packaging and ads she sees. Despite my efforts to keep her diet healthy, avoiding sugar-laden foods and focusing on whole-grains, she’s now attracted more to

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Gen Z and millennials have very different parent buying behaviour

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Generational influences continue to shape consumer behaviour; as both Gen Z and millennial generations take the reins of parenthood, their differing approaches are reshaping the market for baby products, according to Babies R Us. Gen Z (born approximately between 1997 and 2012) and millennials (born approximately between 1981 and 1996) have distinct philosophies when it

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Managing screen time: A guide for parents

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Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality health coverage, explores practical tips and strategies to help parents navigate the challenges of screen time management. “From learning apps and video games to social media platforms, screens are becoming an ever-present part of children’s lives,” says Murray Hewlett, CEO of Affinity Health. “While technology offers numerous benefits,

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The role of skills development for parents who home-school

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Many parents are increasingly taking on the role of home school educators, a task that requires a diverse set of skills often developed in their everyday professional and personal lives. It’s clear that the skills needed to foster innovative, resilient and future-ready youth are not confined to traditional classrooms. Parents can leverage their own skills

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Overlooked potential: Addressing the needs of gifted children

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As a specialist in gifted education and a passionate advocate for neurodiversity, I have witnessed firsthand the struggles that parents of gifted children face within our education system. Despite their remarkable potential, these children are often underserved and misunderstood. It’s time to change that narrative and give them the support they deserve. Understanding giftedness Giftedness

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The challenges of raising South African boys to be good men

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In May, the National Council on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide Act 9 of 2024 was signed into law. The new act expands gender-based violence (GBV) definitions and introduces new protections, adding to the robustness of the country’s GBV legislative framework. It is a legal framework that is generally regarded as the most progressive in Africa,

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Loneliness: A silent epidemic among younger generations

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Loneliness has emerged as a silent epidemic among younger generations. While more than 43% of people over the age of 60 reported feeling lonely – usually attributed to living arrangements and a decline in social opportunities – studies have indicated that Gen Z (born between the early 1990s and early 2010s) is the loneliest generation.

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