Back to School

Back to school! All you need to know

How to cope with repeating a grade

Failing a grade is not the end of the world.

PRINT IT: Weekly extramural planner

Download and print this simple weekly organiser to plan your toddler or children's regular activities.

Back-to-school budgeting: Do your homework before school starts

Going back to school after the long summer holiday can be stressful for everyone, especially parents.

Back to school blues: how to help your child with shyness

Need help understanding your child's back-to-school social anxiety? Here's how you can help your shy child adjust to their new environment.

How to get kids motivated for the new school year

Some tips to help get the kids excited for going back to school.

5 tips to get back to school ready

Here’s what you really need to make a smooth start to the year.

Tips for a good school backpack

A physiotherapist tells you what to look out for when choosing a good backpack.

From one Grade1 parent to another

Advice from parents who've been through the motions of starting Big School.

WATCH: Get creative with these back-to-school book covers

Keep the kids occupied and make things just a little easier for yourself with these book cover ideas.

'How can I register for matric as an adult?': An expert answers our reader's question

If you never got to finish your matric, and still want to, there are a number of options available to you.

WATCH: Delicious & nutritious lunchboxes for the kids for every day of the week!

It's back to school and to make things just a little easier, we've put together a few delicious, nutritious ideas, to help you pack the best lunchboxes.

5 ways to beat the back-to-school blues

A few top tips from a local school principal on how to make the transition from holiday mode to study mode as smooth as possible for your kids.

WATCH: 3 easy ways to pimp your pencils

Printed, pompommed and pretty – here's an easy DIY for the kids to try. Added bonus: you'll never have to buy overly expensive, sparkly stationery supplies again!

From playschool to big school: 6 ways parents can help make the transition easier for their children

"Increased demands and an unfamiliar environment can be daunting, and children need to be eased into the new situation." An expert shares how you can help make this milestone easier for your little one.

Lunchbox

Beautiful back to school lunchbox ideas (that don't require cold cuts)

It's that time of the year again, here are some healthy lunchbox ideas sans cold meats to get you into the swing of things as the kids head back to school.