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Why adolescents retreat into their rooms during school holidays

School holidays often bring an unexpected shift. Instead of relief, parents find teenagers retreating into sleep, silence and isolation behind screens

By Juliet Omelo Apr. 10, 2026

Why adolescents retreat into their rooms during school holidays

Benefits of conversational parenting for raising confident children

By Anjellah Owino Apr. 9, 2026

Why the first five years matter more than you think

As more parents turn to digital "babysitters" for peace, experts warn that missed interactions in early childhood leave a lifelong mark

By Jayne Rose Gacheri Apr. 8, 2026

What is the right age for teens to date?

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

By Binny Brahmbhatt – Sharma Apr. 7, 2026

What is the right age for teens to date?

Are we teaching children bias without knowing it?

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

By Anjellah Owino Mar. 28, 2026

Are we teaching children bias without knowing it?

When motherhood isn't what you expected it was going be

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

By Joan Oyiela Mar. 28, 2026

When motherhood isn't what you expected it was going be

How we learn self-abandonment in childhood

When children experience punishment, rejection or neglect repeatedly, they adapt by silencing their emotions and needs as a coping mechanism

By Anjellah Owino Mar. 25, 2026

How we learn self-abandonment in childhood

How perfectionism starts in childhood

Perfectionism is usually looked at in adulthood, where the pressure to perform and succeed becomes more visible. However, psychologists say it begins in childhood

By Anjellah Owino Mar. 14, 2026

Redefining presence in the age of digital parenting

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

By Jayne Rose Gacheri Mar. 12, 2026

Redefining presence in the age of digital parenting

Why this school holiday is your best chance to reconnect with your child

Children experience transitions physiologically, not just emotionally and moving from structured school environments to home settings can dysregulate their nervous systems

By Jayne Rose Gacheri Mar. 4, 2026

Why this school holiday is your best chance to reconnect with your child

Is "camera culture" killing our children's dignity?

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

By Jayne Rose Gacheri Feb. 24, 2026

Is "camera culture" killing our children's dignity?

How to raise financially confident children

Teaching kids about money early isn’t just smart; it’s essential for raising confident, responsible and financially savvy adults

By Anjellah Owino Feb. 21, 2026

How to raise financially confident children

Why chronic exhaustion is a medical red flag

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

By Jayne Rose Gacheri Feb. 19, 2026