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Most South Africans are not planning for retirement, with only 6% of the country’s population on track to retire comfortably.

How to help your parents in their golden years

You need to talk about money and you can’t help others if you’re not helping yourself

Parents need to be able to communicate and work with school staff to improve learners’ development and well-being

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

Parents need a lens to gauge the process and a language to start engaging with schools about their experiences and perceptions to ensure their children have access to quality education.

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

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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

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. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)

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

The first child to be vaccinated at MeCRU Clinical Research Unit in South Africa on September 10, 2021 in Pretoria, South Africa. ..China’s Sinovac Biotec will trial its COVID-19 vaccine on children and adolescents aged 6 months to 17 years, the trial has been approved by South African drugs regulator SAHPRA .The study will evaluate the efficacy, immunogenicity and safety of the CoronaVac vaccine. .(Photo by Alet Pretorius/Gallo Images via Getty Images)..

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

This expanded definition of parenting deserves some attention because it attempts to redefine parenting beyond heteronormative biological parenthood, says the writer (Lucy Nicholson/Reuters)

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.