Covid-19 revised 2020 public school calendar
The Department of Basic Education has issued the revised 2020 public school calendar. Find out more about these changes
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Covid Story: when a wellness coach caught Covid-19
It’s been 6 weeks since my Covid-19 diagnosis and I’m finally feeling almost back to normal. But, as a functional wellness coach who talks to clients about immune boosting during an epidemic, it was a horrible shock to discover that I had actually contracted the illness.
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How to help a child struggling with Coronavirus Anxiety
If you or your children are feeling worried, learning how to deal with coronavirus anxiety in a healthy way can help the whole family be more resilient, both now and when the pandemic is finally over.
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SA’s Botanical Gardens open for exercise under Covid-19 lockdown rules
After 4 long months we will finally be allowed to stretch our legs in Gauteng’s Botanical Gardens from Monday August 3rd, 2020 as long as everyone obeys the following rules : Daily access to the gardens will be monitored & limited once the “safe...Read more
Covid-19 Isolation kit: a shopping list to help you get through
By an author who prefers to remain anonymous but whose identity is known to Jozikids Information overload! This is how we felt when faced with new positive cases in the house. And, no matter how much we had read up previously, we were seriously dumbstruck. From our...Read more
How safe is going on a family outing under Level 3?
Stay home and stay safe, but when you need to get out on occasion, plan ahead, get out and have fun. As long as the correct measures are taken to ensure you are in an outdoor area, you should be able to recharge your batteries.
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Why Covid recovery chances are higher now than in March
We’ve come a long way fast since March 5th 2020. On that day, the first Covid-19 patient had much to fear. Then, very little was known about the contagion; the limited data and scientific ambiguity made it difficult for the medical profession to confidently treat the virus with any certain belief of a positive outcome.
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Six reasons why schools must be open if we are to fight Covid-19
Nationwide lockdowns and school closures have incredibly high costs for families and children. Limiting Covid-19 infections must be a top priority, but it cannot come ‘at any cost’.
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What if you choose NOT to send your child back to school?
what if you decided to actually quit your current school and consider alternative schooling? How would you go about this and what schooling options do you have?
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Mental health tips for kids and teens during COVID-19
Just like adults, children (both big and small) are also experiencing anxiety during these unusual times. It is crucial that we keep a check on our kids mental health during Covid-19.
Let’s identify why they may be experiencing anxiety and then look at ways of keeping them mentally fit.
10 rules for walking in Jhb City Parks under lockdown
After being cooped up in our homes for months, there was a tangible collective sigh of relief when President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that Parks can open for walking. YAY.. but when some tried walking their dogs at certain pubic parks the next day, but they were closed and there are 10 rules to follow when doing so.
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What to do when one person in your home tests positive for Covid-19 ?
The surge of COVID-19 challenges the norm for many families .
How do you protect family members who are negative when a loved one is newly diagnosed with the coronavirus?
Quarantine: When and how to do it
While the restrictions may be less, we have to be responsible and act in the safety of all. That means using masks, physical distancing, washing and sanitizing our hands – and quarantining for 14 days if we have been in high risk contact.
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Covid-19 revised 2020 public school calendar
Covid Story: when a wellness coach caught Covid-19
How to help a child struggling with Coronavirus Anxiety
SA’s Botanical Gardens open for exercise under Covid-19 lockdown rules
Covid-19 Isolation kit: a shopping list to help you get through
How safe is going on a family outing under Level 3?
Why Covid recovery chances are higher now than in March
Six reasons why schools must be open if we are to fight Covid-19
What if you choose NOT to send your child back to school?