Flying solo – tips for young, first-time international travellers
Excitement, anxiety and enjoyment is how a young traveller described her experience of flying overseas alone for the first time. Emma, a 20-year-old South African student, started off being wildly excited at the prospect of tackling the great adventure on her own. However, as the departure date approached, nerves took over. What if she forgot […]
DIS-CHEM BRINGS ALL-IN-ONE SUPPORT TO MOM AND BABY WITH LAUNCH OF BABY & ME PARENTING PROGRAMME
Johannesburg, 18 October: Dis-Chem has launched an extensive parenting programme within the Dis-Chem app called Baby & Me, which will arm users with wide-ranging information and knowledge relating to pregnancy and babies. This innovative programme is designed to support expectant and new parents in effortlessly navigating the challenges of pregnancy and early childcare. It offers a […]
Combat End-Of-Year Fatigue the Natural Way with Natura Tissue Salts
As the year speeds to a close, the build-up of stress, constant demands, and long to-do lists can take their toll, leaving us drained and fatigued. Natura Tissue Salts offer a gentle yet effective way to help your body restore its energy levels and balance. The Gentle Power of Tissue Salts Many of us push through […]
Making Writing Easier for Children with Dyslexia
With the right pen in hand, children with dyslexia can experience the joy of writing Writing should be a doorway to creativity and learning for children, but for many with dyslexia, writing can be a challenge. BIC, a world leader in stationery, hopes to change the experience of writing from a struggle into a more pleasurable one. […]
Surviving school exams with less stress & more focus
We’re into the last term of the school year, and that means exam time for learners from Grade 4 all the way up to Grade 12. While there’s a lot at stake for children in the upper Grades, even the younger ones going into their first or second exam seasons can feel pressure to perform. […]
FROM PAGES TO POSSIBLITIES: HOW TO INSPIRE A LOVE OF READING IN YOUR CHILD
In South Africa, the ability to read for meaning is a critical skill that remains elusive for many children. According to the Reading Panel 2030 report, a staggering 78% of Grade 4 learners cannot read for meaning in any language. This alarming statistic underscores the urgent need to foster a love of reading among students to ensure […]
Healing generations – the trauma of SA’s fatherless boys
Traumatic experiences can disrupt a child’s sense of safety, trust, and emotional regulation, often leading to long-term mental health effects. These are a wide range of events or situations that overwhelm a child’s ability to cope emotionally and psychologically. If these traumas are not addressed with appropriate, timely intervention and support, it can lead to […]
HOW TO EAT RIGHT FOR A BETTER LIFE
We make choices every day about what we eat, and this may seem nothing more than mundane routine and habits when we have so much else that we need to think about and get done in life. However, sometimes, we just really need to stop and think about the profound impacts of what we eat. […]
Coping with Fever and Pain in the Workplace
Dealing with fever and pain while trying to maintain productivity in the workplace can be challenging. However, with the right strategies – and some help from Panado®, it’s possible to manage these symptoms without compromising work performance. Recognising the Signs Your head is congested, your throat is sore, and your body aches as if you’ve been […]
BIC unveils inspiring mural at Eastleigh Primary
yay_abe a professional illustrator has partnered with BIC® Stationery to design murals to inspire school kids across South Africa 🇿🇦