Category: Parent Talk

Picture a cosy evening in Johannesburg: children gathered around, parents cooking a treasured recipe, laughter echoing through the kitchen. These are not just moments—they’re ritual-rich experiences that knit families together, shaping identity, belonging, and joy.

The World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) are today launching a “Babies Before Bottom Lines” manifesto to warn parents in South Africa against false and unethical baby milk advertising. The manifesto was posted online today to call out “predatory and pervasive practices” and has been backed and shared by prominent […]

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.