2019 March snippets Archives

Caring Families

Bullying at school is a reality for many children – and can be very difficult for them to deal with. As parents, it’s important to talk to your kids about bullying, and how to handle it.

What does bullying behaviour look like? It can include name-calling, spreading rumours, making threats, damaging or taking another child’s belongings, or physical violence like hitting, shoving, pinching and biting.

This is unacceptable behaviour, and we need to teach children to recognise that from a young age, so they can turn to a trusted adult for help. Teach your children to be FAB – Friends Against Bullying!

Consumer Tip

We all know wasting water is bad for the planet, but did you know it’s also bad for your wallet? A dripping tap or leaking toilet can waste up to 30 litres of water an hour. Just imagine how much that impacts your water bill – it’s literally money down the drain.

Fact: Water issues impact finances not only in individual homes and offices, but nationwide as well. Around 5% of the GDP in Sub-Saharan Africa is lost every year due to polluted water, lack of water, or poor sanitation.

By fixing or reporting water leaks, as soon as you spot them, you can save precious water and keep costs down as well.