Parenting

Why teens take part in social media challenges

We identified four key factors that motivate young people to participate in a challenge: social pressure, the desire for attention, entertainment value and a phenomenon called the contagion effect

By The Conversation Sep. 24, 2023

Why teens take part in social media challenges

Are you struggling to wean your baby?

By Esther Muchene Sep. 20, 2023

Five steps to healing your relationship with your mum

One damaged relationship we don't often talk about is between mothers and daughters and how to repair them

By Esther Muchene Sep. 19, 2023

Being an only child doesn't affect your development

If you’re the parent of an only child, you may have had worries about how growing up without siblings may affect your child’s social skills

By The Conversation Sep. 17, 2023

Being an only child doesn't affect your development

Could your child be thinking about suicide?

What are some of the factors that commonly lead to suicide in children? Some of the reasons may seem trivial to you as an adult, but to a child, it can seem like the end of the world

By Jacqueline Mahugu Sep. 13, 2023

Could your child be thinking about suicide?

Keep your child occupied with these while busy with chores

Numerous studies have shown that handing your baby a phone or tablet to play with might seem like a harmless solution when you’re busy, but it could rapidly affect their development

By Nancy Nzau Sep. 8, 2023

Keep your child occupied with these while busy with chores

My teenagers are rude and bad-tempered, how do I handle them?

My children used to be cheerful and happy. Nowadays we hardly talk, they're so rude, secretive and moody. What's going on?

By Chris Hart Sep. 7, 2023

My teenagers are rude and bad-tempered, how do I handle them?

Fear of a 'toxic' label should not deter parents from disciplining their children

Modern youth now label their parents as “toxic.” They describe such parents as those who perpetually undermine their children’s self-worth

By Ainea Bolingo Sep. 2, 2023

Fear of a 'toxic' label should not deter parents from disciplining their children

Childbirth fears? Ways you can overcome it

Giving life seems like the most wonderful thing in the world, but there's another side to pregnancy that's not so fun: childbirth

By Esther Muchene Aug. 22, 2023

Childbirth fears? Ways you can overcome it

How do you know it's time to think about changing your child's school?

This is a big decision and one that parents don’t make lightly – few parents think it’s a good idea to change their child’s school on a regular basis

By The Conversation Aug. 21, 2023

How do you know it's time to think about changing your child's school?

World Breastfeeding Week: Why experts recommend breast over bottle

Nutritionists recommend that mothers breastfeed exclusively for six months and avoid using substitutes. However, what makes some mothers unable to follow the advice?

By Rodgers Otiso Aug. 5, 2023