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.
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Toddlers and children can keep you busy, and that’s because they crave stimulation, learning new things, exploring and expanding their curious minds and motor skills. With this in mind technology toy company V Tech has developed a range of age appropriate and developmental stage-based electronic learning products for children of various ages.
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Remember how much time you used to spend with your friends as you were growing up? They became more and more important to you as you got older and in fact, may have helped shape you into who you are today. And then life happened and you seem to have little time for yourself let alone time with friends, right?
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Parents will be relieved to know that the new Child’s Passport will now bear the parents details. This eliminates the need to apply for, collect, laminate then carry a file of certificates amongst all other luggage! Whew!
But please read the details below carefully. It is a process that will take some time, especially for those of us whose kids already have passports. Only new passport holders will benefit.
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What most parents of school-age children can agree on, however, is that once the school holidays end, there simply aren’t enough hours in the day. Here are ten tips to help you find (some) balance if your life turns into a juggling act when the children head back to school.
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You’ve heard this one… Many times, I’m sure. “These kids of today!” mutter grandparents and other well-seasoned folk. “They’re constantly on their devices! iPad this, iPod that. Why do you let them play on those things so much?” But, while our 7-year-olds are enjoying themselves, they’re not always playing, they are also learning
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The Northgate Shopping Mall has ingeniously put together a fun and educational holiday program that is embodied in 3 simple words: Grow. Nourish. Create.
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Remember those carefree days when you were a kid? When the biggest decision you needed to make was whether you wanted chocolate or strawberry milkshake as your treat? And then, before you knew it, you were a teenager and worries were about how good your hairstyle was or if your clothes were fashionable enough.
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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.
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Coding is fast becoming the most in-demand skill across all industries. Every App, computer programme and even microwave relies on code in order to operate. Teaching youth how to code ensures that we are prepared for a digital world. Does your child want to learn to code? Here’s their chance. In celebration of Mandela Day, iStore and Think Ahead are offering 670 learners between the ages of 10-14 years old free 67 minute coding sessions.
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Not sure what to do with the kids during the school holidays? Here is an A to Z of boredom busting fun activities for kids
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As a parent, you want your child to do well in school. So, what do you do when their report card doesn’t reflect their academic potential – or your expectations? The most important thing is not to react with disappointment. A bad report or poor grade is often a red flag for a potential problem area, not a measure of your child’s worth… or your parenting skills.
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