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.
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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?
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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 […]
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Kairo Forbes joined in on the Heritage Day festivities.
Pre-Schooler WATCH: Kids Paradise nursery schoolers take on the Jerusalema dance challenge
They heard the president’s call to participate in the dance challenge.
Teens Forming a close relationship with your teen
Establishing a good relationship with your teen can be challenging.
Baby Is attachment parenting right for you?
AP has no rule book but encourages a healthier bond between infant and mother.
Teens What to do when you find out that your teenage daughter is pregnant
Do you get upset, or try and be supportive?
Teens I’m a mom, watched ‘Cuties’ and liked it (Please don’t cancel me)
It saddens me that all we continue to converse about is twerking pre-teens in skimpy outfits.