Category: Parent Talk

Did you know that more than 3.2 million learners are bullied yearly in South Africa? These shocking statistics paint a grim reality of what children go through every single day, even at school.  

Although South Africa is categorized as a second-world country, facing some economic, social, and environmental constraints, registered dietitian Dr. Monique Piderit shares that South Africa’s diverse culinary heritage is rich in traditional diets that are often overlooked in modern, urbanized settings.  

“Will my child be able to keep up in class? Will they make friends? Will they be able to go without me for a longer school day? Will they enjoy school and feel confident to try new things?” These are some of the questions that parents may have as their children near school-going age.