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 […]
How iron deficiency fuels exam stress and compromises learner performance
As exam season approaches, students across the country prepare for one of their most challenging academic periods. Research reveals a critical yet overlooked element affecting student performance: low iron stores and anaemia and their profound impact on cognitive function and stress management, especially amongst school-going teens. As part of the “Iron It Out” awareness campaign […]
Taking a strategic first step into helping professions
One of the characteristics of Gen Z’s work aspirations is the importance they place on working with purpose. These are young people whose childhoods have been immersed in content about the environmental, social, economic and geopolitical upheavals over the past couple of decades. They have their own ideas about the state of the world they […]
LITTLE QUESTIONS, BIG DISCOVERIES: WHY SCHOOLS MUST EMBRACE INQUIRY-BASED LEARNING
Children are naturally curious. Whether it’s watching a bug crawl across the floor, splashing in a puddle, or asking “why” countless times in an hour, their world is filled with questions. This curiosity is more than just a phase. It is the foundation of learning and confidence, and should form the starting point for learning […]
You’ve got this! -Take control of your Matric studies
There’s such a churn of emotions around writing Matric exams. It’s one of the biggest academic moments of your life – not just the end of your school days, but the gateway to the adult life that you choose. However, you look at it, whatever feelings arise for you, it’s an intense time. The greatest […]
Mentored as boys, paying it forward as young men
Growing up without a present, caregiving father is a challenge faced by too many South African boys. It’s a shockingly common abandonment that is exacerbated by the current fragmented state of masculinity. Who are fatherless boys supposed to turn to for positive examples of what it means to be a man? Without intentional intervention, […]
H&M South Africa Partners with Star For Life to Raise GBV Awareness and Support Girls’ Empowerment
H&M South Africa has announced a new partnership with youth empowerment non-profit organisation Star for Life, to promote gender equality, raise awareness around gender-based violence (GBV), and empower adolescent girls to reach their full potential. Through a donation of R800,000, H&M is supporting the Daughters of Africa Girls Clubs, a special initiative of Star for […]
GIVING YOUR LITTLE ONE A BIG ADVANTAGE:
THE IMPORTANCE OF STARTING EARLY WITH EDUCATION SAVINGS
GIVING YOUR LITTLE ONE A BIG ADVANTAGE:
THE IMPORTANCE OF STARTING EARLY WITH EDUCATION SAVINGS There’s no feeling like imagining the limitless possibilities life has in store for your children. Whether you’re still expecting or seeing them develop during the early years, you undoubtedly want to help your child reach their full potential. Yet, those big dreams require plenty of planning long […]
What do parents really want from their child’s education?
Most parents are looking for safe school environments where their children can learn and thrive. But for many, the expectations go beyond academic scores and subject choices. Underlying these basics of what we expect from schooling, are deeper aspirations that include their child’s social and emotional development, as well as the hopes that through their […]