Have you asked your child: ‘What’s the worst thing you have seen online?’
Devices, always connected to the internet, play a significant role in the childhood of our youngest generations. There’s so much that is good in this, and so much also that is an outright threat to their mental and emotional well-being. You might think that the worst of this is cyberbullying or exposure to pornography, but […]
8 ways to cultivate creativity in schools, and at home
In times of rapid, constant transformation and with unprecedented challenges that need urgent solutions, the demand for innovation and creative thinking skills in 21st Century workplaces has never been more pronounced. As industries shift towards adaptability and agility, the ability to foster creativity in our young generations becomes an important investment in the workforce of […]
Don’t Let Pain or Fever Dampen Your Child’s Holiday Spirit
Don’t Let Pain or Fever Dampen Your Child’s Holiday Spirit With the December holidays just around the corner, families are dusting off suitcases, giving car tyres the once-over, and plotting adventures. If you’re rolling with young children, you can expect a few unexpected challenges (and the occasional scraped knee). Being prepared for sudden pains or fevers […]
The first days after birth is a magical, miraculous and profound
The first days after birth is a magical, miraculous and profound time for new moms and babies alike. The little one has to adapt from living in an aqueous womb environment to air breathing, and from a 24/7 food supply, to all of a sudden getting sustenance from a nipple or teat. One would think […]
Teens & tweens are watching porn & we need to talk about it
Parents of today’s adolescents grew up in a world where pornography was something you had to get your hands on, which was difficult to do while you were underage. There wasn’t much of it around to start with, and then there was a host of regulations and restrictions that limited the range and possibility for adolescents […]
Proper Dosage For Peace Of Mind
Proper Dosage For Peace Of Mind While the classic approach suggests a spoonful of sugar helps medicine go down, convincing kids to take medicines often demands more than a little patience. While administering medicine to tots can be challenging, the good news is you can make it a little easier – and keep your child […]
Choosing the Right Probiotic
Choosing the right probiotic doesn’t have to be daunting. Whether you’re seeking immune support, considering a multi-strain formula, addressing IBS symptoms, or preparing for indulgence during the festive season, understanding how to read labels and recognising the significance of different strains can simplify the process. How To Choose A Probiotic Look for the number of […]
Always online – SA teens share real-life experiences
– FYI play it safe launches ’Sip the Tea’ podcast – If you’re the parent of a teenager, you most likely don’t know as much about their online life as you should. Our children are immersed in the digital world, inhabiting digital environments, and gathering in digital spaces that most parents don’t even know exist, never […]
Let’s join the world against the misuse of smartphones
The Netherlands recently announced that smartphones, tablets, and smart watches will be banned from classrooms from 1 January 2024 as these disrupt learning and affect school children’ performance. This country is the latest to join a spade of other countries, including France, Australia, and Finland to ban devices in schools. The United Nation’s education, science […]
IS YOUR WORKPLACE BREASTFEEDING FRIENDLY?
Working parents need all the support they can get to keep their livelihoods on track while raising families. This is most especially true for parents with a new baby. One of the biggest challenges parents experience when getting back to full-time work is what to do about infant feeding. Unfortunately, returning to work is one […]