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Babysitters are people who look after our little ones when we can’t or when we are not around to do so, therefore it is important that we do not turn a blind eye to signs that might indicate they are not good for their job. While a potential can ace the screening process you might […]
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Surrogacy is a selfless act that sees many families with conceiving difficulties and the LGBTQI+ community fulfil their dreams of becoming parents. This involves a process where parents who can’t conceive or do not wish to physically carry for themselves go through an in- vitro fertilization (IVF) in order for the surrogate to carry their […]
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Having a daughter means you have to prepare yourself for conversations around monthly periods (menstruation), making sure they understand the importance of good hygiene especially during this time. While this conversation might be easy to have with a teenager around the ages of 13-15 years, kids nine and ten years do sometimes start menstruating. Non-profit […]
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In today’s world, technology has become an integral part of our lives impacting family time significantly. Unfortunately, gone are the days when families would engage in meaningful conversations. Nowadays, family members are more likely to be engrossed in their electronic devices such as cell phones, laptops, televisions, and tablets. This trend has had a severe […]
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Dealing with rejection as a grown-up is not easy, it can be more overwhelming on young ones if they are not well-equipped with ways to deal with it. As parents we sadly live in a world that require us to be aware of life and societal challenges our kids face, including rejection. Our responsibility is […]
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A high school learner has been trending on TikTok after his school content videos on the topic of absent fatherhood were shared by social media users. The boy has videos promising to neglect his child when he gets one, stating that he wants his child to suffer and not know his dad like himself. Even […]
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It can sometimes be quite a challenge to resist the urge to have your bundle of joy sleeping next to you. While this closeness may bring warmth to the heart, it can also be a danger for your little one. What is co-sleeping? Parenting-focused publication The Bump explains that while co-sleeping is often thought to […]
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Parenting, unfortunately, does not come with a manual. Therefore, as parents, we rely on our own intuition, what we read about in magazines, books and television and what we have seen from our parents. Sometimes, our own parents’ style of parenting ends up being examples of what we do not want for our kids. Sometimes, […]
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There are many reasons why it is important for us to teach our children good manners. There is, however, no guarantee that they will stick to those manners when you are not around. Deterring knowing what is right from wrong is better than not knowing the basic foundation of it. Below are three basic manners […]
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Neuroplasticity is the brain’s ability to change and grow in response to experience. It means that the brain can create new connections between neurons, reorganise existing ones, and even generate new cells throughout life. Neuroplasticity is essential for learning, memory, and adaptation. This is why it is important for parents and teachers to help children […]
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The four main styles of parenting each has its own unique set of characteristics and methods. While some styles may have a positive impact on children, other styles can affect them negatively. Finding the right parenting style that fits is imperative to your child’s upbringing. The publication Choosing Therapy provides an explanation on the four […]
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Being a parent to a soon-to-be university student can be filled with mixed emotions for both you and your child, especially if the child stayed home throughout their learning years. Being a mother to a matriculant has my mind racing – I am worried about whether she will make friends easily and if she will stick […]
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