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Studying from home ( Part 2) : Impaq learners and parents share their tips

by Jacqui Smit | COVID-19, education, homeschooling, learning, online schooling | 0 comments

by Jacqui Smit, a blue-haired “crazy cat lady” who loathes a split infinitive and loves an Oxford comma. She works as a copywriter for Impaq Education, a curriculum provider for home, tutor and school education. While some schools in some provinces have...Read more

Balance and stretch the family budget

by Jozikids | COVID-19, finance, parenting | 0 comments

There’s no doubt that we’re going through tough economic times as a country at the moment. One thing to take comfort in is that we’re all going through the same as a collective rather than as individuals. Yet each family has to be mindful of their finances, and look...Read more

COVID-19: When different grades will return to school

by Jozikids | education | 12 comments

National State of Disaster Re-opening of schools (Gazette 43372 of 29 May 2020 as amended by Gazette 43381 of 1 June 2020) Which grades return to school when? 8 June 2020 Grade 7; Grade 12; and School of Skills: Year 4 6 July 2020 Early Childhood Development...Read more

Lockdown Dads

by Josias Dos Moleele | COVID-19 and kids, dads, family time, fatherhood, 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 | anxiety, boundaries, COVID-19 and kids, 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.

Help for parents with kids braving school

by Jozikids | COVID-19, COVID-19 and kids, homeschooling, parenting, School Transport, schooling | 0 comments

Level 3 Lockdown. As parents, how do we adjust to the new norm at school? Our social feeds are flooded and somewhat overwhelming: different opinions, different stats, different advice. If you are looking for help for school in this new phase, there’s an...Read more

To go back to school or not, that is the question

by Jozikids | education, schooling | 0 comments

Given the immense differences in schools and resources, why is the Minister not treating them differently? If private schools have all the protocols, safety measures and equipment necessary to get going, then perhaps they should be allowed to go back to school.

Lockdown stages: from shock to meaning

by Vicky Friedman | COVID-19, COVID-19 and kids | 0 comments

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.

How safe is going back-to-school for teachers and students?

by Dr Sheri Fanaroff | COVID-19, schooling | 2 comments

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

Covid-19: How safe are face masks for kids going back-to-school ?

by Jozikids | COVID-19, COVID-19 and kids | 2 comments

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

School at home: Impaq learners and parents share their tips

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

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.

The Great Covid-19 Back-To-School Dilemma

by Andy Cohen | COVID-19, education, schooling | 0 comments

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.

COVID-19 EVENT DELAYED Dis-Chem BoobaLoo Online Baby Shop

by Jozikids | baby, baby care, baby health, breastfeeding, COVID-19 | 2 comments

You can expect everything from bump to toddler in one place with the exclusive Dis-chem BoobaLoo Online Shop. Don’t miss this FREE shopping experience for 7 days only from 27 April to 3 May 2020. An Online Baby Shop like never before in SA! It’s...Read more