Being a parent 22.10.2020 03:00 pm

Understanding the mental health strain on families under lockdown

The lockdown has affected many people, but are we aware of the role it has played on the mental health of families?

People are so caught up in acquiring new skills under lockdown, or saving their businesses or just surviving, that they are not acknowledging the mental health issues facing their children and families brought about by extended lockdown and isolation in the shadow of this Covid-19 pandemic.

Our Kids Parents urged to vaccinate children before 2021 school year

“While no medical intervention is 100% safe, there is clear evidence that vaccinating children helps to protect them”

Being a parent Actress Ayanda Borotho questions dominance of Afrikaans in schools in post-apartheid SA

Those not speaking the language at home or among friends are bound to be at a disadvantage, is the point.

Our Kids ‘H for handwashing’ initiative to accelerate handwashing behaviour change amongst children

This Global Handwashing Day (15 October), the Department of Basic Education (DBE), UNICEF, and Lifebuoy announce the signing of a declaration of intent to change the way the letter ‘H’ in the alphabet is being taught.

Toddler WATCH: The joys of having cheeky girl toddlers

Even without coherent words, this little one has a lot to say.

Our Kids Three severely neglected minors rescued from horrendous living conditions in Venterspos

The kids ate rotten food and looked like they had not bathed for some time.

Baby WATCH: How this dad tricked an infant into thinking he was the mom

Sometimes, parenting requires a lot of creativity.

Teens Dismissed principal or not, Enoch Mpianza’s family deserves justice

Grief is a powerful emotion. It never allows you to see through it and as long as no one sees their day in court, his family will not be at ease.

Our Kids 5 ways to teach your kids about their mental health

How can kids also learn how to take care of their mental health?

Being a parent Dad allows primary schooler to drive his car while another kid sits on top of the car

And the award for most irresponsible father goes to…

Our Kids What do children benefit from playing with Barbie?

New research findings tells us the amazing effects of doll play.

Toddler How a doll helped this mom get her toddler in big brother mode for their new baby

Having a second baby can usually become a rollercoaster ride for the family.

Teens Only 34 days until 2020 matric exams begin

The 2020 exams will begin on 05 November 2020 and conclude on 15 December 2020.

Our Kids When is it the right age to buy your child a phone?

It’s 2020 and we are in the middle of the digital age, so this might be a difficult question to answer.

Our Kids What are the effects of social isolation on children?

Many parents are worried the disruptions of Covid-19 lockdowns and school closures may affect their children’s mental health and development. In the Royal Children’s Hospital’s National Child Health Poll in June 2020, more than one-third of parents reported the pandemic has had negative consequences on their children’s mental health. Almost half of parents said the pandemic had […]