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Celebrating the Women Building Futures

On behalf of Clive Robinson, MD of Tutor Doctor SA Seventy years ago, more than 20,000 South African women marched to the Union Buildings, united by courage, conviction and hope for a better future. Their actions on 9 August 1956 became a defining moment in our history. They showed what can happen when women stand together, […]

ADHD in children: spotting the signs early

Most children are energetic, distractible or impulsive from time to time (especially when they’re tired, hungry or overstimulated). However, when these behaviours are persistent, show up across more than one setting (like home and school) and start interfering with learning, routines or relationships, it may be a sign of ADHD.  ADHD is a common neurodevelopmental […]

The Achievement Zone: Where Confidence Meets Capability

On behalf of Clive Robinson, MD of Tutor Doctor SA “The greatest danger to our future is apathy.” – Jane Goodall. Tutor Doctor South Africa is encouraging parents to take a closer look at learning disengagement, noting that many children are not struggling because they lack intelligence, talent or potential, but because they have drifted out […]

STRONG ACADEMIC FOUNDATIONS: THE FUTURE STARTS IN THE EARLY YEAR

As South Africa grapples with persistent challenges in Early Childhood Development, the conversation must move beyond access alone to impact, because the country’s future is being shaped long before children start school.  The Early Childhood Development (ECD) stage, spanning from birth to five years old and extending into Grade R, is more than just playtime – it’s the […]

Putting the Power of Learning in Learners’ Hands During Global Education Week

For millions of South African children, crowded classrooms, and limited resources continue to hold back a generation of learners.  BIC continues to champion education by supporting learners, teachers, and communities to ensure access to quality learning so that, despite the challenges, children have the tools and support they need to reach their full potential. This November,  BIC […]

Rewriting the boy code to raise healthier men

Across South African cultures, boys are still being taught that the right way to be a boy is to suppress emotions like sadness and fear, mask their pain and grapple with life’s challenges all by themselves. This is integral to the traditional ideology of masculinity which regards demonstrations of stoic silence, dominance, intimidation and aggression […]

What happens to boys when men behave badly?

Conversations about society’s tolerance of ‘men behaving badly’ are usually centred on the impacts on women and girls. But boys also experience a range of consequences that significantly affect their well-being. In South Africa, many boys are directly victimized by men’s dominance, aggression and abuse.  However, even when they are not targets, bearing witness to […]

Growing up strong: Why milk and dairy matter for teenagers

The teenage years are a once-in-a-lifetime window to build strong bones, a bright mind and a healthy body for life As parents, we’re laser-focused on nutrition for our babies and young children, making sure they get every nutrient needed for healthy growth. But once our children reach adolescence, our focus tends to shift. We’re more […]