Parents
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You need to talk about money and you can’t help others if you’re not helping yourself
It’s time to recognise that parents are powerful actors in education
Parents need to be able to communicate and work with school staff to improve learners’ development and well-being
Schools must allow parents’ voices to be heard to ensure quality education
Parents have a vital role in the education ecosystem; however, schools act in ways that leave caregivers feeling alienated and disempowered
Hitting children is never okay!
Wise words are just as effective in countering unwanted behaviour in children, with none of the long-term effects of physical punishment
Parental leave laws work against mothers and fathers
Women get 16 weeks of leave and men two weeks to look after their newborn. This drives women from work and prevents men from participating in child rearing
Almost 7 000 children receive Pfizer shot on first day for under-18s
More than 39 000 young people had registered on the government’s database by 4pm on Wednesday
Parents, be the change you want to see and vote for your SGB
It’s no good complaining about your child’s school if you don’t participate in the school governing body elections
Parent power key to schools’ performance
School governing bodies, where parents are vital, are the fourth-largest electoral base in the country
Society’s definitions of love don’t work for all of us
Everyone deserves all kinds of love; however, not receiving it does not make me any less worthy of being human, writes Paballo Chauke
Why you should play with your children
Playtime isn’t just about fun and games – find out why it’s an important part of young children’s development.
CES 2015: Now for a smart bed for kids
A company calling itself “a sleep innovation leader” has launched the SleepIQ Kids, a “smart bed” for kids, boasting a range of features.
Lessons to be learned
According to a <i>Finweek</i> report last week, South African education is in crisis mode.