social issues

World Frog Day – time to celebrate with 400 Frogs

400 frogs tells it all! Watch what it took to release captive-bred Pickers Gill Reed Frogs back into their natural environment!

10 ways to manage Coronavirus anxiety, taught by my toddler

by Andy Cohen | social issues, anxiety, COVID-19 | 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.

Coron-undrum: parenting & surviving COVID-19

by Tiffany Markman | Kids 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.

From being bullied to blooming – Blake’s homeschooling story

by Jozikids | homeschooling, bullying, 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.

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.

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

by Andy Cohen | giving, human rights | 1 comment

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?

Buddy love this Valentine’s Day

by Fatima Kazee | giving | 1 comment

I’m super impressed with the idea my kids’ school has every year. They have what’s called Buddy Day and On Valentine’s Day, parents send a little picnic basket for the buddies to share and a little gift for the newfound buddy.

Silverstar staff share school shoes

by Jozikids | giving, poverty, support charities | 0 comments

Embracing the spirit of both Mandela Day and Youth Day – and just for the fun of it – staff at Silverstar Casino went ‘back to school’ on 15 June, donning their school uniforms and collecting brand new school shoes to be donated to learners at a school in Swanieville.

Support learning this Mandela Day. Here’s how…

by Elmien Ackerman | poverty, social issues, support charities | 0 comments

Sometimes we as parents get so focused on teaching our kids the basics of maths, reading, and writing that we forget about instilling important values such as caring for others and making a difference in the community. Mandela Day, which takes place on the 18th of July every year, offers you the opportunity to teach your kids about the difference that one person can make.

“Mommy, this curvy Barbie looks like you!”

by Tiffany Markman | gender, parenting, products, reviews, social issues, toys | 0 comments

A huge chunk of me is thrilled to bits with Fashionista® Barbies, and their diverse body shapes, skin tones, and hairstyles. A small chunk of me is irritated that it’s taken so long and that we’re still not quite there. But my girls, 6 and 13 years old respectively, are largely pleased. So there’s that.

Ways to give the gift of generosity to kids

by Carol Surya | giving, poverty, social issues | 0 comments

When children are given plenty of opportunities and encouragement to be generous, they naturally become more helpful and caring, developing loyalty and compassion for others. A good starting place to help children understand what it means to be generous is to teach them the importance of sharing, and talk about how you feel when you give.

#metoo: guiding your children

by Mia Von Scha | boundaries, communication, human rights, Self-esteem, violence | 0 comments

The main way that children learn consent is by getting to practice it themselves. They need opportunities to say “no” and also to have “no” said to them and to learn the appropriate responses. As adults, we violate this in so many subtle ways every day.

Rape, schools and our children

by Fatima Kazee | social issues, violence | 1 comment

Recently, as we drive to and from school everyday, news boards flash the word rape daily… rape in schools, rape in Hollywood, rape by caregivers, by family members and war criminals.