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Diagnoses: Helping, or Hindering Progress?
While diagnoses can be limiting when used as a label, they can also provide wonderful information and guide treatment approaches.
Failure is a step towards Success
Rewiring how we perceive failure Introduction We often say failure is not an option, but it should be. When our children were small and learning to walk, we never saw their falls as failure. We clapped, encouraged, and celebrated each attempt. Every stumble was part…
Family Matters: Matric prep
Pippa Hudson speaks to Melissa van Hal, an Integrated Learning and Wellness Strategist at Edu-Help, about how to prepare for the Matric exams.
The Education Revolution
On a global scale, our education systems are outdated. School as we know it was developed in the Industrial Age to build an army of factory workers to support the burgeoning manufacturing era. Critical and creative thinking was not encouraged, but rote memorisation,…
Beyond Grades: Learning and Growth Conversations
Beyond Grades: Learning and Growth Conversations A guide to shifting from pressure to purpose Introduction School reports can trigger a swamp of emotions for children and parents alike. It’s not just about what’s on the page; it’s about how it’s received, what it…
Navigating Counselling in South Africa
In South Africa, the need for mental health and wellness support has never been greater. However, with different types of counsellors offering various services, it can be confusing to understand who to approach for what kind of support. To clear up misconceptions and pr…
Family Matters: EduHelp – Melissa Van Hal
Pippa speaks to Melissa van Hul about her organisation EduHelp and the work they do.
Consistency vs Cramming: The EduHelp Approach to Support Learning
At the start of the academic year, often the furthest thing from parents’ minds is preparing their child for exams. New schedules, new uniforms, stationery, backpacks, new teachers, extra-murals – parents have so many things to prepare and juggle, it is no wonder that…
Support Learning is for Everybody
Anyone will benefit from support learning! Image by Naassom Azevedo, public domain. A common misconception about support learning is that it is purely focused on or beneficial for learners with learning challenges. The truth is, every learner can benefit from support…
Discussing Your Child’s Exam Results
How you talk to your child about their report affects their confidence. Image by Abou Yassin, public domain. How do you talk to your child about a less-than-stellar report? Parents are understandably invested in their children’s results and may be disappointed when…
Time Management for Teens and Tweens
Efficient time management is one of the most useful cognitive skills to learn. With a little guidance and help from parents, teachers, or guardians, young learners can become adept at managing their time. This helps them accomplish tasks within a given time frame,…
Goal setting for the older learner
Additional Information: for first-time goal setters it is important for an adult to assist the child in creating appropriate goals. Introduction: Holistic goal setting is the most beneficial form of goal setting as it looks at the primary factors in your life….