Back to School
Preparing you for a successful year with our essential Back to School guides. Find expert tips for flawless preparation and organisation, covering everything from setting up smooth school routines to keeping students ready for success. Our articles include ideas for healthy school lunches, effective homework help and managing first-day anxieties. These valuable resources are designed to help parents of K–12 students set their children up for academic success.
Back-to-school smiles start early
While parents focus on stationery, backpacks and uniforms, one essential item is often missed. Dental health. According to Dr Ockert Bekker from Bekker...
Back-to-school fuel: why eggs are the smartest protein on the plate
Backpacks are packed. Alarms are ringing. The daily question is back. What should they eat? When time, budgets and energy are stretched, one...
Back-to-school safety starts on the road
As children across South Africa return to school, uniforms, stationery lists and morning routines take centre stage. One issue deserves equal focus. Road...
Back-to-school blues hit nearly all parents
As families prepare for the 2026 academic year, new research shows back-to-school season remains one of the most stressful times for parents, both...
How to spot the signs of school-related stress in children
School should support learning, friendships, and confidence. For many children, school also brings pressure. Affinity Health urges parents and caregivers to spot early...
What it really costs to start Grade 8 in South Africa
January has barely begun, yet many parents already feel the financial strain. As South Africa’s unified school calendar begins on Wednesday, 14 January,...
The 5 types of bullying and how to address them
Bullying isn’t just about playground scuffles or stolen lunch money – it’s a shape-shifting menace that can sneak into schools, workplaces, and even...
Ackermans makes back-to-school easy for the whole family
Back-to-school shopping sets the tone for the year ahead, and for families across South Africa, Ackermans remains the trusted choice. As the country’s...
First-of-its-Kind Dyslexia Screener for isiXhosa-Speaking Kids Launches in SA
Ever felt like your child might be struggling with reading, but couldn’t quite put your finger on why—especially if English isn’t the language...
Back-to-School Basics: Kroko Shares the ABCs of Foot Hygiene for Kids
As children head back to school, parents understandably focus on essentials like stationery, uniforms, and backpacks. However, a child’s health must be a...
