Parenting

OPINION: Toxic parents hurt children

For some parents, a daughter moving out is often equated with irresponsibility, immorality, or rebellion. Instead of seeing it as a natural step towards adulthood, they assume the worst

By Thee Anyango Mar. 14, 2025

What every father-to-be should know

By Esther Muchene Mar. 13, 2025

Is it okay to kiss newborns?

The couple cherished every moment with the triplets and welcomed others to share in their joy. They believed each touch, kiss and hug was a reaffirmation of love.

By Jayne Rose Gacheri Mar. 10, 2025

I want to do right by my baby

I have a baby girl at home, my first, and naturally I’m really nervous about doing everything right! I can’t wait to start talking to my little one, but how does it all start?

By Chris Hart Mar. 8, 2025

Blame dad for your height, thank mum for your brains

If you want tall children, marry tall men. If you want bright children, go for a smart wife. Some scientists believe that nature has a way of deactivating these factors

By Kenyatta Otieno Mar. 7, 2025

Blame dad for your height, thank mum for your brains

How to raise children with disabilities

Parenting differently abled children is no easy walk in the park; this is even more so in rural areas

By Jayne Rose Gacheri Mar. 5, 2025

Avoid unnecessary pregnancy supplements, focus only on the essentials

Many supplements contain combinations of several ingredients. This can sometimes cause confusion about which supplements are necessary and whether they are all required

By Dr Alfred Murage Feb. 28, 2025

Avoid unnecessary pregnancy supplements, focus only on the essentials

Teach your children healthy boundaries

Teaching kids to set and maintain physical and emotional boundaries early equips them with the skills to build healthy relationships and grow into emotionally mature adults

By Jayne Rose Gacheri Feb. 25, 2025

When adopted kids struggle

There have been a few horror stories of parents struggling with adopted children, but it is not all bad

By Jayne Rose Gacheri Feb. 20, 2025

Am I raising entitled children?

Naturally, I want to best for my kids. But I’m beginning to wonder whether they’re taking everything I do for them for granted. Am I overthinking?

By Chris Hart Feb. 19, 2025

Surviving the 'Terrible Twos': Tips every parent needs

Parental experts say to be successful, parents need to learn developmental milestones, including emotional and social development in the formative years of a child.

By Jayne Rose Gacheri Jan. 28, 2025

Surviving the 'Terrible Twos': Tips every parent needs

How childhood trauma shapes our adult lives

As children, our developing brains internalize experiences, whether joyful or unpleasant, shaping our subconscious and future personalities

By Mugambi Mbaabu Jan. 23, 2025

How childhood trauma shapes our adult lives

Handling a child who's struggling to cope

Parenting has no fixed instructions book, no certification programme or license, and most times, they find themselves in the deep dark sea and have to figure out how to get out of this situation

By Jayne Rose Gacheri Jan. 22, 2025