Car seats are a must from birth up to age 9, but only 7% of SA's kids are secured

"When travelling in a vehicle, any passenger under 1.5m tall is not catered for in terms of safety".

11 Sep

How to ensure your child is safe in your car

Despite constant progress in terms of vehicle safety, road traffic accidents still represent the number one cause of fatalities among...

08 Sep

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The effect of Covid-19 on the food system: 'The cost of feeding a child increased by 5%'

"The schooling system has been adapted and readapted to mould the academic calendar in such a manner that no one is left behind....

08 Sep

'We will take all of that on us': Dad behind new local Child Protection Hotlines shares why he does it

"No child should have to go through this life thinking there is no justice and no help available."

31 Aug

Is only-child syndrome a thing, or is your one-child policy good for your little one?

'Being an only child is a disease in itself.'

24 Aug

'Where's my Dad?' How to explain a father's absence to children

More and more children in South Africa are being raised by single moms, who carry the burden of having to answer the many endless...

19 Aug

Why is my child so attached to this blankie, and should I be worried?

Has your little bundle of joy suddenly turned into Linus from the Peanuts cartoon, with a comfort blanket constantly in tow? Find out why...

17 Aug

How to help your child find, make and keep friends

It’s probably easy to trivialise the importance of your child’s ability to make friends, but to do so could have long-term repercussions.

31 Jul

My child is 12 and still wets the bed, should I be worried?

Bedwetting is often a matter of genetics and can be outgrown, but is best evaluated if it continues beyond age five.

14 May

'Do people have to die?': Here's why kids are asking such big questions during the pandemic

Talking with kids about what they are thinking without always feeling compelled to offer answers can help them explore their own concerns...

07 May

Ever heard of 'pester power'? Here's how our food industry is getting your kids to make you buy unhealthy food

For the sake of future generations, it is critical that we teach our children to eat well: lots of fruit and vegetables, less salt, less...

11 Mar

Worried about your child getting coronavirus? Here’s what you need to know

The new coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, which causes the disease COVID-19, has infected nearly 90,000 people and caused more than 3,000 deaths so...

06 Mar

Six phrases to help your child’s emotional development

Children with a high level of emotional competence, tend to have more friends, do better at school, and are more likely to help others.

05 Mar

Childhood deprivation affects brain size and behaviour

The human brain goes through dramatic developmental changes in the first years of life. During this period it is particularly sensitive...

04 Mar

These simple kidnapping prevention tips could save your children’s lives

How to protect your children against abduction.

13 Oct 2011

WATCH | This video of a nine year old boy who wants to commit suicide because of bullying will break your heart

An Australian mother has shared this video of her 9 year old son, Quaden, who wants to commit suicide because of bullying and it has gone...

21 Feb

INSPIRE: This how you can help create a safer world for every child

Agencies initiated by the World Health Organisations (WHO) have put their resources together to measure progress and drive solutions to...

24 Oct 2019

More than 8,000 South African children die every year as a result of injuries, and poverty has a lot to do with it, experts say

Poor infrastructure and harsh living conditions expose children to high levels of neglect, harm and injury in the home and community.

22 Jan