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23/09/2026

Fellow term 3 moms (and dads)!

It was on my heart today to share a message with all of you who are about to, or have just completed, term 3 and are maybe in need of a bit of encouragement ❤️

I am someone who regularly works with students with learning struggles (including my own), and one thing I often see is the wide range of emotions on those days when the results become available.

These emotions can be anywhere from relief and excitement, to tears, anxiety and a feeling of needing to work harder next time. And often, without even realising it, we as parents are feeling these same emotions alongside our children. We start questioning whether we did enough, whether we should have pushed more, or whether we need to try and maintain the current pace during the school holidays to make sure those marks don't drop when our kids return to class.

But whatever the results may have been, I really want to let you all know, just the fact that you are reading this post and feeling concerned and worried makes you a good parent. You are not at fault and neither is your child (most of the time ☺️). Anxiety is at an all time high for our students (and parents) and life is so busy. But that is a different post for a different day.

Many parents ask me what they should do during the holidays. My advice is always to relax. Stop blaming yourselves if the results are not what you expected. Encourage your children to take this opportunity to just switch off for a while. Let them sleep late. Let them play. Let them be bored. Let them spend some time outside, play with their friends, or just do absolutely nothing. Let them have a few days where school, marks, tests and what comes next don't need to be part of the conversation.

And to our matrics: no this does not mean you get off (😉). But even for them, it is remarkable what a day or two of genuinely switching off can do for their overall wellbeing. Sometimes, giving these young minds permission to stop thinking about what's coming next is exactly what allows a child to come back feeling refreshed and ready to tackle their problems.

So, whatever your results have looked like this year, please remember that your child is so much more than marks on a report card. It is okay to give them a little time to breathe. And it is especially okay to give yourselves a little time to breathe too. We all need a bit of a break sometimes ❤️
I hope all of you moms and your children have a beautiful, restful holiday, and I wish every one of you all the very best for the rest of the year 🌸

DrLiz

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15/09/2026

I’m so excited to officially announce that Dr Ilse has joined the team as our new Learning Assistant!

Ilse and I first met more than a decade ago during our time at Stellenbosch University, and over the years I’ve come to realise just how much we share when it comes to our passion for education; and, importantly, for supporting students through the very real challenges they face in an increasingly demanding world.
So when the opportunity came to bring her on board and help this small but growing business reach and support even more students, it honestly didn’t take much convincing!

I still remember her as a bright-eyed, enthusiastic tutor helping me during my days overseeing the first-year practical laboratories. Fast forward all these years, and we’re now embarking on this adventure together. She’s still every bit as full of ideas, energy and spark, just with a little more resilience and a lot more experience behind her.
Neither of us quite knows what this next chapter is going to look like yet, and I think that’s part of what makes it so exciting. We’re both ready to embrace the challenge, see where this takes us, and figure it out along the way.

I’m incredibly excited to have her on board and can’t wait to see what we can build together. Welcome to the team, Dr Ilse! May God bless our new team dynamic and show us where we can make a difference.

26/08/2026

I am now a part of GlobalTutors!

Book me at the following profile link:
https://www.globaltutors.co.za/tutor-showcase/chemistry-tutor-cambridge-gcse-igcse-as-a-level-/

18/08/2026

https://share.google/40zB3l55nB3W80scp

Found this an interesting read and wanted to share it here. It reinforces our belief that an important starting point is understanding each student’s preferred learning style, study methods, and ways of remembering and retaining information. This is especially of importance as we support today’s technologically advanced generation of learners within our specific education system.

The handwriting advantage is real, but not because of the reason everyone thinks—it's about what your hand forces your brain to do differently.

07/08/2026

Please note all parents and students out there, the bursaries offered by City of Cape Town. There is NOT a lot of TIME left before the deadline!!!!

07/08/2026

We now offer Reader and/or Scribe services in both Durbanville and Brackenfell.

07/08/2026

DrLiz still has some space available for Chemistry students. www.facebook.com/drlizlf/

24/07/2026

17/07/2026

With term 3 almost upon us, several people have been reaching out to me asking if I can help support students. Here are some of my most popular services. Remember, every child is unique. I do not believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. Please feel free to contact me. Good luck with Term 3! Stay strong!

14/07/2026

I still have some space available for Chemistry students. Online or in-person (Durbanville only).