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Parent Mental Health: Understanding the Challenges and Finding Balance

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Parenting is one of the most rewarding yet demanding roles in life. From sleepless nights with newborns to the emotional rollercoaster of raising teenagers, the mental health of parents is often overlooked. While parents focus on providing love, care, and stability for their children, they may neglect their own emotional and psychological well-being. This can lead to stress, anxiety, depression, and even burnout. Prioritizing parental mental health is not only essential for individual well-being but also for fostering a healthy and supportive environment for children. Understanding the Mental Health Challenges of Parents 1. Constant Stress and Anxiety Parents often experience high levels

From Cradle to Classroom: Unlocking Your Child’s Full Potential

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By Athini Rathebe
Media, Marketing, Advocacy and Events Officer HOPE worldwide South Africa
Parenting plays a crucial role in shaping a child’s future long

Bana Pele Leadership Summit – Cross-sectoral commitment to the 2030 ECD Roadmap to universal access in South Africa

On March 17th , 2025, South Africa’s leaders from government, business, and the early childhood learning sector gathered at the Bana Pele Leadership Summit to develop a ECD roadmap to universal access by 2030. The event was co-convened by the Minister of Basic

Compulsory Grade R: A Step Forward for South Africa’s Future

By Theresa Michael
Afrika Tikkun
In a landmark move that could transform South Africa’s educational landscape…

Are South African ECD Centres Ready for Inclusion?

By Theresa Michael
Afrika Tikkun
Inclusion has become a growing priority in the early childhood development (ECD)
sector across South Africa…

The lazy-lazy days of December and the joys of outdoor play

Enriching lives of parents, caregivers and their young children.

Gauteng Education Department Hosts its First Ever ECD Mini Olympics, with a theme ‘development through sports and competition’

On the 29th of November, 2024, the Gauteng Department of Education held its first ever Early Childhood Development Mini Olympics . This event broght together early learning programmes (ELPs) across Gauteng, as well as key stakeholders and partners in the ECD sector. The

Play SA

Power of Play is a cutting-edge web-based platform designed to transform children’s learning experiences through interactive play. It aims to enhance educational outcomes, promote collaboration, and meet international standards, making learning both enjoyable and impactful.

ECD Mass Registration Drive

In January 2024, the Minister of Basic Education announced a new mass registration drive for ECD programmes. This means that the government will support registration of ECD programmes by using a simpler and user-friendly online registration system. The goal is to pull every

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