Back-to-school blues. How to ACTUALLY enjoy the start of the year!

by Adrian Marnewick | Jan 10, 2023 | Good Parenting, Learning & Study

As the December school holidays come to an end and the start of the school year approaches, many parents and children experience feelings of dread and sadness. This phenomenon, known as “back to school blues,” can manifest in various ways, such as feelings...

How to split up your study time

by Samantha Griebenow | Apr 26, 2022 | Exam Help, Good Parenting, Learning & Study

One of the most dreaded words in any learner’s life is ‘studying’. The dictionary defines studying as ‘the act of making an effort and time to learn by reading, practising, or memorising’. Children probably define it as ‘the terror and torture of boring oneself...

How can I help my child with their school work at home?

by Megan van Wyk | Oct 25, 2021 | Good Parenting, Learning & Study

You’ve just picked your kids up from school after a long day of work or running errands. It’s never-ending, isn’t it? You don’t even want to think about dinner, much less about how you can help your kids with their school work. Well, here are some ideas that might...

8 Simple Tips for Term 2 June Exam Studying

by Aiden Delport | Jul 8, 2021 | Exam Help, Good Parenting, Learning & Study, Videos & Podcasts

If you’re reading this, it probably means that the June exams are near. It can be a scary time for your child, especially if they aren’t the “studying type”. But don’t worry, that’s exactly why I made this video and wrote this blog...

Common Studying Mistakes (And How to Fix Them)

by Aiden Delport | Jun 8, 2021 | Exam Help, Learning & Study, Uncategorized, Videos & Podcasts

Studying. Jeepers does it suck. I seriously struggled at school when it came to studying for exams. I found it super hard to concentrate and every single study session felt like torture. Years later (I say years later, but it’s really only been a few years,...