Parenting

How to help your teen build healthy habits for the new year

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The teenage years are a time of growth and challenge, filled with new experiences, increased responsibilities and hormonal changes. This period also presents a valuable opportunity to guide teens toward building healthy habits that can positively impact their future. Mbali Mapholi, Laager Rooibos partner dietitian, shares insights to help teens establish healthy routines in 2025. […]

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Ways to teach your children to be money-savvy at each milestone

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As schools reopen in South Africa, learners tend to miss one critical aspect of their education, which is the basics of financial literacy. This goes beyond knowing how to open a bank account; financial literacy involves understanding budgeting, debt, saving and long-term financial planning. Stian de Witt, executive head of Financial Planning at advisory firm

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The teen-girl mum’s guide to helping your daughter through PCOS

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‘Beautiful chaos’ is how most people would describe parenting teens: the rollercoaster of emotions, grappling with finding their identity and, of course, the challenge of new and exciting (and sometimes scary) bodily changes. When it comes to daughters, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) adds a whole new layer to parenting, especially during an already intense and

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Managing back-to-school anxiety

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As the 2025 school year begins, back-to-school anxiety is at the top of families’ minds as they navigate an evolving educational landscape and lingering challenges from recent years. “Many children and teens have faced disruptions in learning, new social pressures and increased digital influences that can heighten stress,” says CEO of Affinity Health, Murray Hewlett.

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Managing holiday visitors: Keeping baby safe around family and friends

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With the holiday season comes the excitement of family gatherings, visits from friends and festive cheer. However, if you have a new baby at home, holiday gatherings can also introduce concerns about your baby’s safety and well-being. “This time of year often brings visitors into the home, each with different levels of familiarity with infant

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St Andrew’s School for Girls: From 3 months to matric

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Founded in 1902, St Andrew’s School for Girls is a top independent, Christian, all-girls’ day school, with limited boarding for senior students. We are dedicated to developing our students into grounded, accomplished and confident young women who leave the school well and truly ‘Skilled for Life’ and ready to lead. Situated in Senderwood, Bedfordview, we

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Virtual play, real lessons

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In a groundbreaking move to combat underage drinking, AWARE.org is bringing the fight to the digital playground with the launch of Roblox: Party in Your Pocket. With nearly half (49.2%) of South African high school students having consumed alcohol, this innovative, proudly South African game is reshaping how families and teens engage with this critical

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Choosing a school with a strong approach to reading

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Learning to read is a fundamental skill that unlocks an individual’s access to education, economic opportunities and social mobility. Yet, the Progress in International Reading Literacy Study 2021 conducted by the University of Pretoria in South Africa found that eight out of 10 South African Grade 4 learners struggle to read for comprehension at age

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Effective strategies for managing intense emotions in children

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Managing intense emotions in young children, particularly when expressed as anger or frustration, can be a significant challenge for parents. Dibber International Preschools is dedicated to supporting parents and educators with practical strategies to handle these situations effectively. Focusing on children aged 0 to 6 years, Dibber is committed to helping families across South Africa

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The urgent needs of South Africa’s youngest: Tips for home and school support

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South Africa is confronting an urgent challenge concerning its most vulnerable citizens: young children. The latest Child Gauge report from the University of Cape Town’s Children’s Institute paints a troubling picture of early childhood care and education. The report highlights critical issues including chronic underfunding, increasing poverty and severe gaps in health and learning services.

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