Transport Month and the Silent Killer: Let’s Be Quick to Save Lives.
The “Be Quick to Click Car Seat Drive 2024”, initiated by African Brain Child in partnership with Supa Quickand Wheel Well, is a call to safeguard the lives of children against traumatic brain injuries (TBI’s) – “the silent killer” – by putting more children into secure car safety seats this October, Transport Month. Anthony Figaji, Professor of Neurosurgery, South African […]
How Tissue Salts Can Help Ease Spring Sniffles and Seasonal Ailments
Spring has sprung, and while some of us are soaking up the sunshine, others are warming up to fight sniffles and sneezes. Natura Tissue Salts can help alleviate some common issues associated with the change of season, helping put the spring back in your step. The Power of Tissue Salts After a winter filled with common […]
IS YOUR CHILD READY FOR BIG SCHOOL? HOW READINESS IS DETERMINED TODAY
In recent years, the approach to determining school readiness has undergone significant changes. Traditionally, school readiness assessments in Grade 0 focused heavily on evaluating whether children met specific academic and developmental benchmarks. However, this method often overlooked the individual growth and unique strengths of each child. Today, there is a shift towards a more holistic […]
What Temperature Trends and Duration Reveal About Illness
Everyone’s been there – a sudden spike in temperature, a rush to the thermometer, and that ominous beep confirming: it’s a fever, but did you know that not all fevers develop for the same reason?1 Depending on its pattern and how long it lasts, a fever can tell us quite a lot about what might […]
CAMBRIDGE CURRICULUM: WHAT PARENTS NEED TO KNOW BEFORE THEY SIGN UP
Over the past decade, as the Cambridge curriculum gained popularity in South Africa, the number of schools and institutions offering this internationally recognised education pathway mushroomed across the country. However, as many parents who wanted to ensure their child received the best possible education came to realise, not all schools are equally equipped to deliver […]
Banishing breakouts – a safer way to zap zits for teens
The only thing worse than a bad hair day, is a bad skin day. We all know how it goes; your teen has a hangout planned with new friends or a link up with a crush, and they wake up that morning with a glaring zit on their face. As parents, we are the ones […]
SCHOOL CHANGE: HOW TO DETERMINE IF MOVING ON IS RIGHT FOR YOUR CHILD
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, […]
ADVANCING EQUITY – BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT FOR ALL
South Africa is one of the most unequal countries in the world, and this is tragically evident in the nutritional status of millions of our children. However, breastfeeding has the power to be an equaliser ensuring that no child is left behind when it comes to optimal health and development. Despite widespread promotion of the […]
How to Boost Your Immune System
Keeping your immune system strong is important for staying healthy.1 But how do we do it? Cepacol®, the brand known for its sore throat lozenges and hot medication, highlights ways to boost your immune system. Eat a Balanced Diet: A healthy immune system starts with proper nutrition. Make sure to include a variety of fruits and vegetables […]
Help! How can we turn the tide on Screen Addiction?
Let us stand up and take hands to ensure our children are flourishing in the digital age! Again, South Africa is the nation with the worst screen time in the world! This is according to the new Electronics Hub Internet usage report. We are at the top of the charts with spending 56,8% of our […]