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Extracurricular activities made possible by homeschooling

by Elmien Ackerman | extra mural activities, homeschooling | 2 comments

We chatted to three homeschool learners to find out how home education has allowed them to excel, both academically and in their extracurricular activities.

What to do if your child is a bully

by Elmien Ackerman | boundaries, bullying, cyberbullying, homeschooling, Self-esteem, teens | 0 comments

what if your child is the bully? How should you approach the situation to prevent your child from harming others (physically and/or psychologically)?

October is ADHD Awareness Month

by Lorian Phillips | ADHD, being present, hyperactivity | 2 comments

The term ADHD has been rolling off the tongues of many parents and teachers alike. But what is it, really? And how do we cope with it? October is ADHD Awareness Month. Learn why these four letters have become common, and find support from parent seminars to help you manage it well.

From being bullied to blooming – Blake’s homeschooling story

by Jozikids | bullying, homeschooling, prejudice, schooling | 0 comments

For children who are the victims of relentless bullying, homeschooling can be a welcome relief as it allows them to thrive and develop their full potential without the constant stress and pressure caused by being bullied.

Blake Gallacher, a Grade 7 learner making use of Impaq’s products and services, is a shining example of the benefits of home education for children who suffered at the hands of bullies.

A day in the life of a homeschooling family

by Danielle Barfoot | Alternative schools, homeschooling, schooling | 2 comments

So, you want to know what a typical day is like for a homeschooling family? That’s one of the best things about homeschooling – there are no typical days! When educating your children at home, a “typical day” is as unique as each of the families choosing this education option.

Think Camp: Coding Courses for Kids & Teens these Holidays

by Jozikids | Coding courses, extra mural activities, technology | 5 comments

Check out these awesome quality intensive Think Camp technology and coding courses on offer for kids and teens these holidays

Homeschooled Ballerina Wins Gold

by Elmien Ackerman | Alternative schools, homeschooling | 2 comments

In March this year homeschooled Impaq learner, Josie Charlotte Ridgway, won gold at a Ballet Competition in New York. She credits Impaq with giving her the freedom to pursue her dream while still completing her studies.

Let Them Grow Daycare and Preschool in Northcliff

by Jozikids | baby care, Holiday Programs, homework, preschools | 0 comments

With over 10 years of experience and generations of happy children, we are proud to be well-known and recommended daycare and preschool in Northcliff. Our staff are multilingual and multicultural and we cater for the individual needs of each of our children

CWDi Supports Designers & Small Businesses for Mandela Day

by Jozikids | human rights | 0 comments

There’s no catch – just free logos- because- #MandelaDay This Mandela Day @CWDiza is hosting another 67 Logos Designathon, with the help of the design community & donating 67 logos to 67 small business.

Mandela Day Food Can Mosaic @ Clearwater Mall- Join us

by admin | learning, schooling | 0 comments

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world”, Nelson Mandela. Despite 25 years of democracy, South Africa is still at a crossroads in terms of how we educate our children. HyProp, in collaboration with Rhodes Quality...Read more

Nelson Mandela’s Legacy: 5 Lessons To Teach Our Kids

by Andy Cohen | giving, human rights | 0 comments

Those of us who lived and breathed South Africa over the past few decades cling to Mandela’s legacy. But our kids weren’t there and so they don’t hold the same instinctive understanding of this late great man. So how do we teach our children about who he was, how he led and what he gave us?

Leading by Example: Shape Your Kids For The Future

by Jozikids | child, education, finance, parenting, parenting stuff | 0 comments

Preparing your kids for the future is a daunting task. Kids do what we do…not what we say they must do. And, with that, comes the parental responsibility to breed a generation of good actions, to lead by example and not dictatorship.

ADHD Children : The positives that can help them thrive

by Elmien Ackerman | ADHD | 1 comment

We are always hearing about the difficulties experienced in raising and parenting one’s ADHD children Now it’s time to look at the many positive character traits that ADHD children have that can help them to thrive.