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The Standard Group Plc is a multi-media organization with investments in media platforms spanning newspaper print operations, television, radio broadcasting, digital and online services. The Standard Group is recognized as a leading multi-media house in Kenya with a key influence in matters of national and international interest.
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Understanding the dynamics of parent-child trauma bonding

Trauma bonding is often associated with romantic partners, but it is equally destructive when it develops between parent and child—a sensitive reality that remains far too overlooked
By Esther Muchene 2025-12-26 09:06:20
Gone are the days of unsolicited advice and intrusive questions. Today’s aunties are redefining what it means to be a supportive, loving and fun presence in the lives of their nieces and nephews
By Anjellah Owino 2025-12-23 10:01:00
December brings celebration and connection, but also pressure from endless invites, expectations, and emotional demands. Amid the festive cheer, it’s easy to forget to protect your own peace
By Eve Waruingi 2025-12-20 09:56:22
Are you at a point of giving up or letting go? The way a person handles difficult times can make a difference between living a life of victory or one filled with bitterness, hostility and anger
By Bishop David Muriithi 2025-12-19 08:00:00
When false narratives, whether malicious or seemingly benign, are circulated about you, the psychological impact can be profound
By Esther Muchene 2025-12-17 10:54:49
This complex attachment is not rooted in healthy, consistent affection but in a cyclical pattern of abuse, emotional neglect, or significant parental inconsistency
By Esther Muchene 2025-12-16 09:44:35
Social media is flooded with images of glowing transformations and promises of instant confidence. But behind these photos lies a reality filled with pain and unspoken regret
By Eve Waruingi 2025-12-13 10:05:22
This relentless pursuit and often performance of perpetual happiness begs a necessary psychological curiosity: Is it truly possible or even healthy to always be happy?
By Esther Muchene 2025-12-11 09:35:48
The constant bombardment of reels and carousels may prompt an unfair and psychologically damaging comparison to your own unedited, imperfect, complex life
By Esther Muchene 2025-12-10 09:05:36
December often arrives with packed schedules, social events, rich meals and long travel days. Festivities can strain the routines that support good health
By Dr Alfred Murage 2025-12-05 10:17:26
The way a person handles difficult times can make the difference between living a life of victory and one filled with bitterness, hostility, and anger
By Bishop David Muriithi 2025-12-03 08:56:44
While successfully navigating a crisis alone can momentarily boost self-efficacy, the overall effect of persistent isolation is often detrimental
By Esther Muchene 2025-12-02 08:49:43