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.

Activities your child can do after school besides browsing the internet

Some schools don’t have after school programmes and it is up to the parent to look for ways that will develop and occupy their kids after school. The internet sometimes is the favorite choice for kids but introducing them to other activities that they can partake in can be more fun. According to youth.gov effective […]

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The danger of posting your child in school uniform

Children will soon return to school after the December holiday break and many of the parents are excited to see their littles ones back at school. It is also time for the first day of school day photos which can be tempting for parents to post online. For first time parents, it can be tempting […]

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Surviving your baby’s first day at daycare

Whether we like to hear it or not, January is a tough month for some mothers. Learning to let go of our kids for 8 -10 hours a day is a great struggle. Most parents dread dropping their kids off for the first day of preparatory school, the anxiety of overwhelming yourself with questions such […]

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Back to school guide for parents

We are aware that for some, especially our kids, returning to the daily grind of school after the holidays can be intimidating. Due to their age, independence, and academic experience relative to their younger siblings, teenagers frequently want to handle their back-to-school routine on their own. However, as parents, you can also help smoothen their […]

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How to help your baby sleep peacefully

You know what they say, a peaceful sleeping baby makes mommy happy. If your baby resists bedtime and only sleeps when they’re on your arms, or whenever they’re tired, there are ways you can help them get a well deserved rest. According to Parents blog, these are the routines you should follow: Train them to […]

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Ways to connect with your child on their level

In most cases, there is a significant age difference between you and your child. The age difference then means your both most likely are into different things. For example, you would rather relax, sip on your tea while watching your favourite talk show, whereas your child would rather play hide and seek or a game […]

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Is watching cartoons harmful to your kids?

Some parents make their children watch cartoons because they want to take a breather or simply because children love watching cartoons. There has been mixed reactions from experts, whether it’s harmful or just entertainment for kids to watch cartoons. There are behavioral changes, use of language and influence you have to consider as these can […]

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Back to school readiness

It’s almost that time of the year where children are going back to school, some parents are running around to prepare all the basic necessities needed for kids to settle in on their new grades. To other parents, it doesn’t matter how much they prepared in the previous year, they still do need the help […]

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Easy ways your child can make some extra cash

There are some easy ways your kids can make extra money or earn their allowance. According to Make a website hub, learning how to make money at an early age is a great skill to have and one that can benefit your child for the rest of their life. The skill will help them learn […]

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Young family looks forward to first Christmas together

Twins who were born prematurely and underweight will soon experience their first Christmas with their parents after a rocky start to their lives. Little did the parents know, the healing power of cuddles and kangaroo care would be a big part of their babies’ recovery. “Our twins, Aryan and Arianna, were delivered early at 33 […]

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The importance of speaking to your children about death

Death is an inevitable part of life and is never easy to deal with. Death happens in many ways, and the fact remains that we can never be fully ready for it. Sometimes it happens suddenly, expected, prolonged and even accidents. In trying to deal with and process the death of a loved one, adults […]

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Is posting your children on social media an invasion of their privacy?

Many parents share stories, pictures, and videos of their children on social media because they are proud of their families and because they want to keep in touch with their friends and relatives. Due to the difficulties of parenting, social media is also helpful for seeking assistance and feeling less alone. The question is, how […]

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