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Desirée Hugo

Desirée Hugo, Academic Head of ADvTECH Schools, outlines how parents can transform simple art activities into powerful educational tools. She explains practical methods for art appreciation that move beyond the "fridge door" mentality to develop a child’s critical thinking, observation, and analytical capabilities.

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Closing the Chasm: How to Reach Your Distant Teenager

by Desirée Hugo 8 January 20268 January 2026

Learn effective strategies for communicating with teenagers. Expert advice for South African homeschooling parents to foster strong parent-teen bonds

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Beyond the Fridge Door: How Art Builds Critical Thinking Skills

by Desirée Hugo 28 November 20259 December 2025

Art is more than a break from academics. Learn how to use art education to build critical thinking skills, observation, and problem-solving in your child.

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