School holidays often bring an unexpected shift. Instead of relief, parents find teenagers retreating into sleep, silence and isolation behind screens
Parenting
By Juliet Omelo
Apr. 10, 2026
Unlike traditional parenting, which is defined by a power imbalance between parent and child, in this one, conversation sets the stage for mutual respect and dialogue
Parenting
By Anjellah Owino
Apr. 9, 2026
As more parents turn to digital "babysitters" for peace, experts warn that missed interactions in early childhood leave a lifelong mark
Parenting
By Jayne Rose Gacheri
Apr. 8, 2026
Parents can feel overwhelmed by the vast exposure of young teens to information. One of the challenges parents face is finding the right approach to navigate the sensitive topic of dating
Parenting
By Binny Brahmbhatt – Sharma
Apr. 7, 2026
Long before many parents expect it, children begin forming ideas about identity, belonging and “otherness,” shaped not only by what they see but by what they hear, feel and experience
Parenting
By Anjellah Owino
Mar. 28, 2026
No one really tells you how much life shifts after a baby arrives. The experience is not just about raising a child; it’s about navigating a completely new version of themselves
Parenting
By Joan Oyiela
Mar. 28, 2026
When children experience punishment, rejection or neglect repeatedly, they adapt by silencing their emotions and needs as a coping mechanism
Parenting
By Anjellah Owino
Mar. 25, 2026
Perfectionism is usually looked at in adulthood, where the pressure to perform and succeed becomes more visible. However, psychologists say it begins in childhood
Parenting
By Anjellah Owino
Mar. 14, 2026
Parenting has always been about consistency and emotional availability, but today, there’s an added pressure to appear involved. The danger is when performance replaces participation
Parenting
By Jayne Rose Gacheri
Mar. 12, 2026
Children experience transitions physiologically, not just emotionally and moving from structured school environments to home settings can dysregulate their nervous systems
Parenting
By Jayne Rose Gacheri
Mar. 4, 2026
Parents are raising children in an era of what is known as the 'camera culture', where the recording, sharing and monetisation of everyday human interaction has become normalised
Parenting
By Jayne Rose Gacheri
Feb. 24, 2026
Teaching kids about money early isn’t just smart; it’s essential for raising confident, responsible and financially savvy adults
Parenting
By Anjellah Owino
Feb. 21, 2026
We joke about it, and oftentimes you hear parents state that they haven’t slept in years, and everyone laughs. However, underneath the joke is a real strain
Parenting
By Jayne Rose Gacheri
Feb. 19, 2026