When it comes to parenting, there is no such a thing as a perfect parent. If asked to recall, many parents are likely to share a time when they lost their cool, or a time their frustration levels shot up, leading to a regrettable reaction. WebMD, a human health and well-being information hub states that […]
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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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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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Anyone who is familiar with the Musa Mseleku brand can attest to the businessman and father of 10’s love for family. Married to four beautiful women, Musa is an active and supportive father to his children and his grandchildren. Residents of Mzumbe, a village situated 100 kilometres South of Durban, Musa rose into fame when he […]
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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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Leaving your children with anyone who is not a family member can be an uncomfortable feeling for some parents – especially if they are still young. Leaving your babies may be as bad as breaking away from them. Fulfilling life’s expectations may leave you anxious. It is therefore important to ensure that you get your […]
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Having an overly active child can leave a parent overwhelmed, exhausted and helpless, especially if the child is not the only offspring. With life and the economy having changed drastically, some parents have had to look for employment in order to keep the family afloat making getting home to an overly active child an added […]
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Parenting can sometimes make you feel as though each child should come with a manual in order to understand them better and raise them the best way possible. Reality is that there are no manuals and children still need to be protected mentally, physically, emotionally, financially and many other ways. The most important things each […]
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Parenting requires us to be conscious of what we say and how we conduct ourselves infront of our children. Many studies have shown that their behaviour can sometimes be molded by what they are exposed to at home. Showing love and care with a little bit of public display of affection to your partner is […]
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Most parents’ intentions are good when raising children but sometimes mistakes can happen leaving kids feeling uncomfortable around you as a parent and wishing you wouldn’t come back when you’ve just gone out to the shops. The way we were raised often plays a major role in what we implement in our parenting process, but […]
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