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When a mother wounds: Reclaiming your identity

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
By Eve Waruingi 4h ago
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
By Jayne Rose Gacheri Dec. 2, 2025
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.
By Anjellah Owino Nov. 15, 2025
“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
By Jayne Rose Gacheri Oct. 30, 2025
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
By Chris Hart Oct. 28, 2025
Daughters who are constantly reminded of their parents’ high expectations have the best chance of growing up to become successful women
By Chris Hart Oct. 28, 2025
From fear of vulnerability to an overwhelming need for reassurance, our attachment styles often stem from the ways we were cared for as children
By Anjellah Owino Oct. 18, 2025
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
By Timo Muthuri Oct. 16, 2025
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
By Jayne Rose Gacheri Oct. 16, 2025
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
By Jayne Rose Gacheri Oct. 7, 2025
Help them develop self-awareness, empathy, and emotional intelligence by discussing their feelings with them and how their behaviour affects other people
By Chris Hart Oct. 6, 2025
While children may no longer fetch water or herd goats, they can still help prepare meals, load the dishwasher, manage recycling, or help plan a family budget
By Jayne Rose Gacheri Sep. 30, 2025