by Vicky Friedman | COVID-19, COVID-19 and kids |
We could never have predicted the lockdown or should I say “luckdown” of 2020. Moms, and dads have been put to the test like never before. We have been involuntarily thrust into roles we did not anticipate. We have not been “trained” to educate 8 year olds who would much rather be playing Minecraft or 6 year olds, who think a Zoom call with the teacher, is actually an opportunity to examine the depths of their own mouths on the screen.
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by Dr Sheri Fanaroff | COVID-19, schooling |
By Dr Sheri Fanaroff MBBCh FCFP MFamMed, a Family Physician, practicing in Melrose, Johannesburg. Please Note: This article was written on 21st May as part of a series of regular updates on the COVID-19 pandemic for the benefit of her patients. It was written in an...Read more 
by Jozikids | COVID-19, COVID-19 and kids |
Whether you’ve decided to keep your child at home or not, thousands of South African children will be returning to school at the beginning of June 2020. So what are the rules regarding the wearing of face masks? What are your concerns? Read on to find some answers to...Read more 
by Elmien Ackerman | COVID-19, education, learning |
Many learners who normally attend traditional schools have to temporarily school at home due to the national lockdown. While some are finding it easy to adjust, others are struggling. Impaq wanted to help, so they asked the experts: their learners and parents who successfully school at home all year round.
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by Andy Cohen | COVID-19, education, schooling |
Lockdown is loosening and in the coming months schools around the country will start re-opening. So now, as with all things recently, the Covid-19 back-to-school debate is an emotional oil slick as parents scramble to figure out if this is indeed the best move right now. And whether or not they should do what the country asks or rather home school.
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by Jozikids | COVID-19, education, schooling |
Covid-19 school guidelines schools will follow when they re-open including washing hands, wearing masks, social distancing and sanitizing
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by Jozikids | COVID-19, finance |
Budget plans are serious stuff. And serious stuff is no fun, just like an exercise plan!
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by Elmien Ackerman | COVID-19, online schooling, schooling |
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. The national lockdown due to...Read more 
by Jozikids | COVID-19, finance, parenting |
Surviving the Covid-19 lockdown goes beyond wearing the mask. For many, it may also mean surviving the financial impact of a lockdown. As the saying goes “healthy finances make healthy families” and so setting a family budget is key. But how? Old Mutual Family...Read more 
by Danielle Barfoot | COVID-19, homeschooling, schooling, Uncategorized |
The national COVID-19 lockdown has seen many learners who normally attend a traditional school temporarily become homeschoolers. Parents in turn now have to juggle working from home and educating their children
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by Natasha Brickman | activities, COVID-19, crafts |
Six Successful activities to keep the kids busy during lockdown These 6 activities are educational and will help in all aspects of learning.
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by Veerash Srikison | behaviour, COVID-19, discipline, parenting |
Submitted by Adv. Veerash Srikison – Director of Fair Practice Mediation Services.( online services available) For more information on resolving your disputes go to www.fairpractice.co.za or email info@fairpractice.co.za. This article is not legal advice. The...Read more 
by Fatima Kazee | being present, communication, COVID-19, family time |
The Lockdown forced me to re-valuate re- prioritse what matters, to be present for my kids and to feel grateful for whatt we have.
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