Practical advice and strategies to help parents navigate the complexities of raising neurodiverse children
Exams are a significant part of a child’s educational journey, but they can also be a major source of stress and anxiety. Understanding how to support your child during this time is crucial as a parent. It’s not just about helping them achieve good grades but ensuring they balance their academic responsibilities and overall well-being….
As each school year begins, your social media feed is likely filled with proud parent posts showing excited, smiling children donning their uniforms for the first time as they embark on their grade one journey. There’s also no shortage of posts from parents marking the start of their child’s high school years in grade eight…
Bullying is not a buzzword – it’s a pandemic. It comes in all shapes and sizes, and sometimes, it is so subtle that it is almost impossible for the victim to articulate or pinpoint. It can be physical, psychological, or emotional. But, what is bullying exactly? Kids disagree. They get into moods, and some seem…
Has your child ever come home frustrated, insisting they were tested on material not taught in class? This is a common concern among students and parents alike. Teachers use a framework called Bloom’s Taxonomy to help students develop a wide range of cognitive skills. Understanding this approach can help you support your child better. I’ve…
It’s that time of year when we see our social media feeds overflowing with schools proudly celebrating their matric results. We see stats depicting pass rates, university exemptions, distinctions, and where each top achiever placed relative to their peers. For those who achieved it, it is a momentous milestone reached after years of hard work,…
