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Why your daily habits are your child's real leadership lessons

If a parent explodes at every inconvenience, a child learns that power equals volume, and if a parent navigates conflict with calm and accountability
By Jayne Rose Gacheri 18h ago
Highly sensitive children feel emotions, sights and sounds intensely, making parenting both challenging and rewarding. Understanding their needs is key to helping them thrive
By Anjellah Owino Jan. 31, 2026
Structure is one of the clearest ways children experience love, and it tells them the world is predictable and that someone is paying attention
By Jayne Rose Gacheri Jan. 28, 2026
"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"
By Jayne Rose Gacheri Jan. 22, 2026
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
By Anjellah Owino Jan. 7, 2026
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.
By Brendah Makena Dec. 31, 2025
Statements like ‘you should be grateful, others have nothing’ can confuse or burden a child. Gratitude should be taught through experience, not comparison.
By Jayne Rose Gacheri Dec. 26, 2025
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?
By Chris Hart Dec. 23, 2025
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?
By Chris Hart Dec. 19, 2025
Children are rarely alone; every gap is filled with screens, tutors, activities, background television, music streaming, constant supervision and constant stimulation
By Jayne Rose Gacheri Dec. 17, 2025
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?
By Chris Hart Dec. 11, 2025
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 Dec. 9, 2025