Parenting

Planning on starting a family? Not sure about parenting styles? Need advice after divorce or on being a single parent? Use our parenting tips to help you be a better parent.

Why it’s important to discipline your kids

Discipline is an essential part of parenting, it helps children learn and encourage appropriate behavior in order for children to develop self-control. According to the National Institutes of Health, discipline allows children to develop self-discipline, and helps them become emotionally and socially mature adults. There are many effective techniques that can help parents teach and […]

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Things you shouldn’t do to your kids

Raising your kids well refers to providing your children with a nurturing environment that will enable them to grow and develop into happy, healthy, and responsible adults. As parents or caregivers, it is your responsibility to create this environment for you children. According to Amen Clinics, it is common for parents to focus on what they […]

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How to teach your child to be more responsible

It is imperative to teach children to be responsible while they are young. This will allow them to be independent and complete many tasks on their own in life. While it is also okay for them to be dependent on their parents, they have to know that their parents might not always be there for […]

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Foods that can help your baby’s brain development

There are many ways you can develop your baby’s brain through the food you feed them. Boosting your baby’s brain sounds like a scientific experiment but there are experts who can advise on how you can do it with just food. According to MomJunction these are some of the food items recommended to help with […]

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How to build your child’s self confidence

Every parent has the desire for their children to become confident in themselves and everything that they do. In order to thrive, it is important that children trust in their capabilities and are able to handle the disappointment that comes with not successfully completing certain tasks. As a parent, it is natural to wish that […]

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Bedtime mistakes to stop for better sleep for your kids

It can get quite frustrating for parents when your kids are wide awake when they should be sleeping. Though it may be hard at first, As a parent, one of the first things you need to establish is a proper sleep routine for your child. This routine will help them sleep better without the struggle […]

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How to take better care of your baby’s skin in summer

Most babies are often irritable and have skin issues during summer time, but if there is one thing you cannot control as a super mom, it is a heatwave or humid weather conditions. A Baby’s skin is delicate, thin and prone to skin problems, it is often advised by doctors to have a daily skincare […]

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How to save your child from becoming a tech addict

With each passing day, our brains are becoming more and more reliant on technology which is making us lazy and our brains are unfortunately working slower. People today cannot survive without the internet, smartphones and other gadgets. They cannot imagine what the world would be like without technology. The reliance on technology is affecting children […]

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Ways to make your child love school

It is every parent’s dream to have their child love school and be eager to learn. However, what happens when your child just does not want anything to do with school or learning? This is not unusual, children often do not want to go to school because of various factors. As children grow older and […]

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How to help your child beat back to school anxiety

The long summer break is finally over and it is time to go back to school for your little ones. Though parents may be excited about finally having their kids back in school, the children might be feeling anxious about going back to school after such a long break. According to psychologist Erika Chaippini, parents […]

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Gear up to help mentally prepare pupils ahead of matric results

The matric class of 2022 is awaiting their final exam results, this is a defining moment for many students as their future after high school awaits. Its time to mentally prepare yourself for the outcomes of your results. South Africa has witnessed some students who were overcome by depression and anxiety after they didn’t pass […]

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How to start this year with a healthy co-parenting relationship.

A healthy relationship between two parents makes it easier for the child to not have to choose sides on occasions. The child grows up on the notion that their parents have a healthy relationship and it doesn’t affect them psychologically. A Psychologist, Dr Debora Serani shared with Psychology today about the key points to a […]

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