"Every year, I tell myself I will be calmer, less reactive. But by the second week, reality catches up. Work pressure, school demands, exhaustion. The children are the same. I am the same"

When children see parents setting and working toward their own goals, they learn by example. Younger children may not understand the concept of a full year, so weekly or monthly check-ins work better

Many modern parents are choosing gentler, conversation-based approaches to raise their children, breaking the cycle of fear and strict discipline they experienced in their own childhoods.

Statements like ‘you should be grateful, others have nothing’ can confuse or burden a child. Gratitude should be taught through experience, not comparison.

I have teenagers, and we row! They roll their eyes, storm off, slam doors, they’re prickly, rebellious and secretive. What am I doing wrong?

My parents never even mentioned sex when I was a child, so now I find talking about intimacy really difficult. How can I do better with my own children?

Children are rarely alone; every gap is filled with screens, tutors, activities, background television, music streaming, constant supervision and constant stimulation

My parents never even mentioned sex when I was a child, so now I find talking about intimacy really difficult. So how can I do better with my own children?

Healing starts with recognising the trauma, learning to set healthy boundaries and choosing forgiveness, not to excuse past harm, but to free oneself from it

From the effects of inherited trauma to the way they parent, Kenyan mothers are redefining the rules of love, discipline and emotional well-being

Predators rarely start with threats. They build trust, then request intimate photos or videos. Once trust is established, they threaten to leak the content unless the victim complies

Many people hold the view that a baby should be left to cry without being comforted, arguing that this helps them learn independence rather than relying on their parents’ arms.

“Children don’t ask about elections or manifestos, but they ask about tears, about why people gather to sing, to wave flags, to whisper prayers

Focus first on being involved in your teenager’s lives, quit if you’re a current user, and don’t let anyone smoke in your house

Daughters who are constantly reminded of their parents’ high expectations have the best chance of growing up to become successful women

From fear of vulnerability to an overwhelming need for reassurance, our attachment styles often stem from the ways we were cared for as children

The company a child keeps can become either a source of growth or a subtle path to trouble. Good company helps them grow positively, while bad company can lead to poor choices or low confidence

It’s like a best friend being replaced; their routines, attention, and space are suddenly shared. Prior preparation helps them understand they are not losing love, but rather, they are gaining family

Teach children early that money is like water in a calabash, and if you keep pouring without refilling, it will run out. If you sip slowly and refill carefully, it lasts

Help them develop self-awareness, empathy, and emotional intelligence by discussing their feelings with them and how their behaviour affects other people