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When your child enters 'big school' a whole new life starts for her. Now is the time to develop and refine cognitive skills, study and learn socially appropriate behaviour.

Do you struggle to motivate your kids to go to school? How can you improve their school performance? We've put together some articles for you to give you some ideas.

Reading to your child is important

Is reading aloud to your child really that important?

7 ways for children to be smart

Instead of asking how smart a particular child is, it might be a better question to ask in what way the child is smart?

Dyslexia, the broken link

Dyslexia can make simple tasks like operating an ATM impossible. The exact cause of dyslexia is unkown, but we look at some of the treatments that exist to overcome the condition.

Back-to-school checklist

Books, uniforms, supplies and weird rules - these are all part of a new school year, and we have a checklist that may help.

The new kid at school

Whether it's the first day of high school or the start of Grade R, it can be like entering a whole new universe for kids.

From trash to cash

Not only is a recycling project good for the environment, it can earn thousands of rands for a school.

10 back-to-school health checks

Make sure your child is in tip-top shape to face the new school year.

Should my child skip a grade?

The majority of studies have shown that children who have been educationally accelerated do not suffer academically.

Reading, writing and seeing

When you send your children back to school this fall, you're likely to get them new clothes and school supplies, but what about an eye exam?

Father's devotion to help child

A father’s devotion leads to a groundbreaking programme to treat dyslexia.

Boys-only means better grades

Boys get better grades at single-sex schools than when they're in mixed-gender schools, a New Zealand study shows.

Winter holiday tips for parents

The long winter holiday sees millions of South African children stuck indoors for winter, but don't panic - here are some practical ideas to help you survive.

Backpacks for young backs

Wearing a school backpack correctly isn't child's play - your kid's back can suffer lasting injury if a few important pointers aren't followed.

Back-to-school commotion

After the school holidays some students find it hard to return to their normal routine with “with renewed energy and a fresh focus” on the work that lies ahead.