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Be a Sport! The season for sports begins

by Jozikids | COVID-19, COVID-19 and kids, extra mural activities | 0 comments

Throw, catch, ride or kick…it’s time to get active again! Sports fanatics will be relieved to know that restrictions have been lifted on sports coaching and extra murals in Level 2, even though safe practice measures must be adhered to. Kids and adults...Read more

Dance Classes welcomed back to studio in Level 2

by Jozikids | COVID-19, COVID-19 and kids, extra mural activities | 0 comments

Level 2 Lockdown brings with it a spring in your step. Whether you enjoy clicking those heels or pointing them toes, gather some poise for some welcomed recreational and competitive fun. Dance classes are ready to resume in-studio

How to keep visiting safely in Lockdown Level 2

by Karin Van Der Merwe | COVID-19, COVID-19 and kids, family time | 0 comments

It’s so tempting to go back to completely relaxed socialising and let down our guard. We must, however, remain cautious. A second surge of COVID is to be avoided!

COVID in children: managing symptoms & recognising dangers

by Dr Ashley Jeevarathnum | COVID-19, COVID-19 and kids | 0 comments

Managing Covid in children at home and recognising the dangers signs that require hospitalisation, oxygen and more care

Swimming lessons welcomed back for a new season

by Jozikids | COVID-19, COVID-19 and kids, swimming pools | 0 comments

“There is no evidence that Covid-19 can spread to humans through the use of pools as the chlorine kills the virus that causes Covid-19. A younger child has got a higher risk of drowning than dying of Covid-19”

Covid-19 revised 2020 public school calendar

by Jozikids | schooling, COVID-19 and kids | 0 comments

The Department of Basic Education has issued the revised 2020 public school calendar. Find out more about these changes

How to help a child struggling with Coronavirus Anxiety

by Jeanne Roux | COVID-19 and kids, COVID-19 | 1 comment

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.

How safe is going on a family outing under Level 3?

by Dr Daniel Israel | COVID-19 and kids, COVID-19 | 1 comment

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.

Six reasons why schools must be open if we are to fight Covid-19

by Nic Spaull | COVID-19, COVID-19 and kids | 6 comments

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’.

Mental health tips for kids and teens during COVID-19

by Dr Sheri Fanaroff | COVID-19 and kids, COVID-19 | 0 comments

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.

A new study urges government to open all schools immediately

by Jozikids | COVID-19, COVID-19 and kids, schooling | 0 comments

A recent study by Stellenbosch university academics entitled Counting the Cost – COVID-19, Children and Schooling, argues that children under 19 years of age are more likely to die of unrelated causes than of Covid-19 in 2020 and therefore “all children should return to schools, crèches and ECD centres without any further delay.

Lockdown Dads

by Josias Dos Moleele | fatherhood, COVID-19 and kids, dads, family time, parenting | 0 comments

By now we are familiar with the term Lockdown. It is on everyone’s lips. If it was in the ancient days, children who are born in this period will be named after various keywords. NomaLockdown; Locki, Locko, Cororo; Virina; and more… But who is a Lockdown Dad?

Five tips on how to motivate your teen during lockdown

by Jacqui Smit | COVID-19 and kids, anxiety, boundaries, education, parenting, schooling | 0 comments

To motivate your teen to study can be a real challenge. Many teenagers are stereotyped as lazy and unmotivated children who want nothing more than to sleep in, socialise with friends and entertain themselves with their smartphones, laptops, and gaming consoles. But this stereotype isn’t really fair at all. It’s understandable because this behaviour is what parents see, but it’s ultimately misguided.