“He Has Cool Parents”: Parents Create an Educational Series for Their Toddler, SA Impressed

• A South African couple created their own educational video to replace popular kids' creator Ms Rachel on their toddler's screen
• The parents filmed themselves singing rainbow colours in a bid to capture their little boy's attention in a fun and personal way
• The homemade clip went viral on TikTok, with viewers calling the couple creative and praising their clever parenting effort

A South African couple took parenting creativity to a whole new level. Rather than letting their toddler's screen time be ruled by popular kids' creator Ms Rachel, they filmed their own educational video and put it on the TV instead. TikTok user @the_wayz_ posted the clip on 20 October 2026, and it quickly resonated with parents across the country.

In the video, the couple's little boy wanders around the living room clutching two small balls, looking genuinely puzzled as he spots familiar faces on the screen. His parents appear in a homemade clip, enthusiastically singing the colours of the rainbow. The more they sing, the closer the toddler inches towards the TV, eventually standing completely transfixed.

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Parents go the extra mile for screen time

What struck viewers most was the sheer effort behind the idea. Rather than a passive workaround, the parents made something tailored specifically for their child, turning a typical television moment into a personalised learning experience. Many who watched felt it was both funny and genuinely touching, with comments flooding in about how relatable the parenting struggle is.

Watch the parents' homemade colour lesson that stopped their toddler in his tracks in the TikTok video below:

Mzansi reacts to the creative parenting moment

The video struck a chord because so many parents know the feeling of competing with screens for their child's attention. This couple just decided to join the screen instead. South Africans in the comments had plenty to say about the couple's initiative:

@Manchadi wrote:

"OMG, this could actually be a cool way to teach our Cocomelon vernacular."

@Nomhlekhabo Mahlangu said:

"Mara (but), being a parent can be so embarrassing sometimes 🙈. You have to be creative."

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@Mmapula joked:

"Grade 2 and 3 homework and projects will humble you. Bazali (parents), please save that energy 😅. Also, you guys are going to need to see a therapist once a month."

@Property Hadebe quipped:

"Why can't I marry a nonchalant man?"

@t2flyn shared:

"He's gonna have such an interesting childhood as he grows up. I love this for him, such fun parents 🥹."

@Kokii Puthxx added:

"He has cool parents 😂. Well done, bazali (parents)."

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Source: Briefly News