insert_link Lifestyle Talking to teens about sex: advice for parents on when, how, what to say and why it’s so important Talking with your teen about sex and sexuality is a way to empower them. Paperkites Ayobami Precious Adekola, University of South Africa The “birds and the bees”. The “facts of life”. Whatever you call it, many parents dread discussing sex and sexuality with their teenagers. They may be embarrassed, or worried that they don’t understand some concepts. In some countries, cultural norms may mean it’s considered inappropriate for adults and […] todayApril 29, 2024 20
South Africa Social media for sex education: South African teens explain how it would help them Social media platforms can provide safe, accurate and confidential information about sex to teens. Nattrass/Getty Images By Ayobami Precious Adekola, University of South Africa Most teenagers dread talking about sex with their parents. Their parents feel the same way. In some societies it’s considered taboo to even broach the subject. And, even where sexuality education is taught at schools, research has shown that effective communication between young […] todayApril 18, 2024 44
insert_link Lifestyle Helping children eat healthier foods may begin with getting parents to do the same, research suggests Everyone agrees kids should eat healthy foods. But parents are often left out of that message. skynesher/E+ via Getty Images By Kelley Gullo Wight, Indiana University and Peggy Liu, University of Pittsburgh Most parents, educators and policymakers agree that children should eat healthy foods. However, our peer-reviewed paper suggests the strategy adults often use to achieve that can sometimes backfire. Fortunately, there’s an easy fix. We, along with […] todayMarch 27, 2024 10
insert_link Business / Economics Worried about how to support your child’s education? Here are four useful steps you can take By Benta A. Abuya, African Population and Health Research Center Parents play a crucial role in supporting their children’s learning. Their involvement lays the foundation for success both inside and outside the classroom. This makes a parent’s consistent support and nurturing important at every stage of formal schooling, and even before that. The key lies in creating a supportive and encouraging environment at home. In the school […] todayMarch 25, 2024 18
insert_link Namibia Education Ministry urges parents to ensure child safety Ministry of Education Arts and Culture, Executive Director, Sanet Steenkamp, has issued a warning to parents, stressing the importance of ensuring the safety of their children, particularly the younger ones. The warning follows reports of learners either getting lost on their way to or from school or failing to attend altogether. todayJanuary 17, 2024 29
insert_link Oshiwambo Omunambelewa omukulunhu welongo moshitopolwa shaHangwena tapula ovadali valongele kumwe novalongi. Omunambelewa omukulunhu elilepo oshikondo shelongo moshitopolwa sha Hangwena Isak Hamatwi okwati, ovadali ovena oshinakuwanifwa shakula moku yambidida ounona okuvatekulila omikalo neduliko opo veshipondole momalihongo avo. Hamatwi edi okwali tedi popi pefimbo leenghundafana odo aninga noshikundaneki sho radio yomudidimbe shopashiwana, tati ovalongwa ota vapumbwa oku fyulwa peefikola nova teelelika yoo vakale hava pewa eembedi mwaasho vaninga shapuka kutya nee efimbo veli meetundi ile konima yeetundi. Hamatwi pefimbo leenghundafana tayelifa nghene ovadali […] todayNovember 22, 2023 7
insert_link Opinion Pieces Financial Literacy for the Next Generation: Preparing Our Youth for Economic Success By Joachim (Joggie) van Schalkwyk In an era of unparalleled financial complexity, where managing money has become a critical life skill, it is critical to ensure that the next generation is well-equipped to navigate the economic landscape. For good reason, the term "financial literacy" has gained popularity in recent years. It is the foundation upon which our youth will be able to construct a secure and prosperous future. Young people […] todayNovember 7, 2023 6
