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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

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

Get on top of your family budget

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

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

Positive discipline in the time of a lockdown.

by Veerash Srikison | behaviour, COVID-19, discipline, parenting | 0 comments

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

Lockdown Memories in the making

by Fatima Kazee | being present, communication, COVID-19, family time | 1 comment

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.

Managing Co-parenting during the COVID-19 Pandemic Copy

by Veerash Srikison | COVID-19, families, parenting | 1 comment

Submitted by Adv. Veerash Srikison – Director of Fair Practice Mediation Services. For more information on resolving your disputes go to www.fairpractice.co.za or email info@fairpractice.co.za Online mediation appointments are available from the comfort of your home...Read more

Building a Routine for your Kids during COVID-19

by Lisa Illingworth | COVID-19, parenting | 0 comments

There’s no doubt that the cabin fever will set in sooner rather than later and keeping routine is now of the utmost importance

We spent WHAT on groceries?!? Copy

by Tiffany Markman | families, family time, finance, food/recipes, nutrition, parents, snacks | 0 comments

What do families spend on groceries? In this piece, Tiffany Markman investigates the monthly spend of families of 3 or 4 people and provides some tips on cutting down.

Coron-undrum: parenting & surviving COVID-19

by Tiffany Markman | 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.

Being present: A reminder from an 8yr old

by David Du Preez | being present | 7 comments

The morning run of dropping my kids off at school has been at best routine and even sometimes mechanical UNTIL this morning.

New decade, new adventures at Rhino & Lion Nature Reserve

by Jozikids | day outings, family getaway, family time, school outings, Travel | 0 comments

It’s a new year, a new decade and a new chance to experience incredible new adventures and discover amazing things at the Rhino & Lion Nature Reserve in the Cradle of Humankind. Take in a snake show, visit our Bengal tiger family in their new habitat at the...Read more