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21 FUN THINGS to do at home during Lockdown

by Jozikids | activities, COVID-19, crafts, DIY Kids, family | 0 comments

Supplied by The Clamber Club which has developed an extensive and exciting sensory motor program that gets children moving (2 mnths – 10yrs) They offer parent/baby classes, parties, preschool and sports programs. Can you find fun things to do at home during lockdown?...Read more

Tips for studying at home during lockdown

by Elmien Ackerman | COVID-19, education, homeschooling, learning, schooling | 0 comments

Studying at home during the national lockdown may be overwhelming, but follow these tips and you’re sure to make it a success.

Managing Co-parenting during the COVID-19 Pandemic Copy

by Veerash Srikison | COVID-19, families, parenting | 1 comment

Submitted by Adv. Veerash Srikison – Director of Fair Practice Mediation Services. For more information on resolving your disputes go to www.fairpractice.co.za or email info@fairpractice.co.za Online mediation appointments are available from the comfort of your home...Read more

Kids activities the family will love during Lockdown

by Jozikids | activities, COVID-19, family, games | 0 comments

There seems to be an overload of kids activities suddenly. Especially as we gear up for Lockdown. But, sometimes we try too hard to keep our kids busy. Sometimes all they need is quality time with us, their parents.

Building a Routine for your Kids during COVID-19

by Lisa Illingworth | COVID-19, parenting | 0 comments

There’s no doubt that the cabin fever will set in sooner rather than later and keeping routine is now of the utmost importance

10 fun bean bag activities

by Jozikids | activities, child development, COVID-19, crafts, games, stimulation | 0 comments

Bean Bags: good ol’ fashioned Fun! This inexpensive prop can be used for many different activities to develop gross motor skills, body awareness and sensory play. It’s no wonder then that JOG and The Clamber Club use these for some awesome, developmental...Read more

10 tips to help you cope with school closures

by Elmien Ackerman | COVID-19, schooling | 0 comments

By Elmien Ackerman, a self-proclaimed “wordaholic” who loves words and language and cringes at the thought of a missing apostrophe. She works as a copywriter for Impaq Education, a curriculum provider for home, tutor and school education. After the announcement of...Read more

10 ways to manage Coronavirus anxiety, taught by my toddler

by Andy Cohen | anxiety, COVID-19, social issues | 0 comments

This got me thinking about the Coronavirus pandemic and how (like my toddler’s willpower) so much is out of our control right now. But as I witnessed her take on the daunting task of dressing herself, I actually learned a thing or two about how to handle my own anxiety around COVID-19.

Making my monthly grocery budget work

by Jennifer Holman | COVID-19, finance | 0 comments

By Jennifer Holman The Coronavirus pandemic has certainly tightened the reign on our budget. So much has come to a screeching halt, and with the fear of an economic crisis, we’ve got to exercise caution on all our spend – including groceries. That’s...Read more

Coron-undrum: parenting & surviving COVID-19

by Tiffany Markman | activities, COVID-19, family, family time, health, health, health, health/safety, homeschooling, indoor, natural disasters, parents, social issues | 3 comments

A coronavirus so contagious that you think twice about hugging and kissing your own child? This is not something I ever thought I’d live to see. I’d love to pretend that, in this article, I can offer sage and brilliant advice on surviving COVID-19 amid school closures, keeping your job, providing for those who rely on you, remaining safe and healthy, and still maintaining a sense of humour. But, I can’t. All I can do is share some of the nuggets of optimism, realism and creativity that are currently working for us.