As parents, we try by all means to protect our children’s physical mental and emotional well-being. If your child wants to go play outside, you make sure it is safe and he/she is well prepared to go play. This also applies to the kid’s emotions, you wouldn’t want them to feel sad for whatever reason. […]
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Although it is an exciting journey, becoming a mother can be equally terrifying and definitely a learn-on-the-job type of gig. As a beginner, you undoubtedly have a question or two about how to go about certain things. Here is a list of 5 helpful tips to keep in mind as a new mom: 1. Postpartum baby […]
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Being a parent is a great responsibility that needs you to be physically, mentally and emotionally present. You invest your time and energy in your growing child and your life becomes more about them. Whether you were prepared for parenthood or not, this is no child’s play, and whether you are well mature by age […]
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It is almost effortless for most parents to take care of their kids’ physical health, you are mindful of what they eat, how often they need to play outside and how much sleep they need. As a parent, you have to be on top of all these things. It is just as important to support […]
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Parenting is a full-time job as it is, but that doesn’t mean if you are full-time parenting you don’t have to look for an actual job. Now that you are working and parenting, you realise that a lot of your time and energy is shared between your kids, house duties and work, none left for […]
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When children are in their toddler years, they are very expressive with their emotions and their actions are sometimes unpredictable. Parents try by all means to teach their kids to use a softer approach when expressing anger and aggression, but toddlers sometimes have a limited understanding of what is right and wrong. If your 3-year-old […]
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It is of utmost importance for children to grow up with both parents present and active. This gives a child a sense of safety, belonging and self-worth. A child grows up knowing that they are loved and seen and parents serve as role models for their children to show them how to navigate life. Both […]
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It is mostly mothers who are expected to care for and nurture children because it is in their nature to do so. Women are often automatic nurturers. This is one aspect that often separates women from men. However, what happens when a father is the only one present? Are men incapable of filling the same […]
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In South Africa, learners at lower grades are required to pass mathematics in order to proceed to the next grade. Some parents are fortunate to have kids who adapt easily to mathematics while for some, mathematics is not a favourite subject in their household. The Department of Basic Education states that progression from grade 1 […]
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Social media users were touched by a baby who comforted her mom when she burst into tears in front of her. The video shared by @thedlotos was captioned “Tell me you are pregnant without tell me you are pregnant.” In the video, the mother suddenly cries, and the baby [Mello] tries to comfort her. Mello […]
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As a parent one of the most fundamental responsibilities, you have is ensuring that your child is well looked after and is equipped with all the necessary tools and skills needed to make a success of his or her life. There’s nothing that makes a parent prouder than to see them apply all the good […]
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Having confidence and strong self-esteem is extremely crucial to the development of children. It goes beyond merely being an outward expression, instead, the presence of self-confidence is known to have positive effects starting internally and filtering on into their day-to-day social interactions. These may influence their performance at school, at home as well as with […]
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