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Tag: parenting

Parenting

Overcoming apologetic parenting when you are a divorcee

Anisha SimutoweApril 17, 20180
Statistics on divorce in Africa and around the world have, in the recent past, been on a rise. In Africa, the older...
Sad child Children

Parents, don’t punish your child into fear and depression

Vivianne WanderaMarch 16, 20180
African tradition dictates that a child does not belong to their parents but to the whole community. It was a norm that...
Education

Is too much homework making our children strangers to us?

Susan MwenesiMarch 15, 20180
A grunt,.. that is all you get when the poor boy walks into the house, carrying his heavy school bag on his back. Oh,...
Parenting

5 Games to play with your child to enhance their cognitive development

Anisha SimutoweJanuary 17, 20180
One of the most exciting things about being a parent is watching your child grow from one stage to another. The...
Parenting

Will having a child save my marriage?

Anisha SimutoweJanuary 15, 20180
The first time my marriage encountered serious problems, I considered having a child as a quick fix to save it. We...
Parenting

Should you parent or befriend your child?

Anisha SimutoweJanuary 15, 20180
Millenial parents are constantly faced with the challenge of how best to raise their children. For most, it's a matter...
Children

Being a campus dad;four men bare it all

Eric WinstonSeptember 27, 20170
Young ladies in campus are increasingly being forced into single parenthood by deadbeat boyfriends. Their boyfriends...
Children

Blended Families: How to Navigate the Complicated Terrain

Susan MwenesiJuly 25, 20170
When single parents think of dating and possibly getting married or re-marrying, they only think about getting someone...
Children

Work From Home? Take A Look At These Great Job Options For Moms

Bridgette NyandikoJuly 24, 20171
Many mothers, both new and experienced, always have a difficult time resuming work at the end of a maternity leave. A...
Children

Daddy Blues?Here are Four Important Ways to Help Him Cope

Bridgette NyandikoJuly 18, 20170
  The arrival of a newborn baby is one of those insanely overwhelming moments that words cannot do enough...
Children

Make Internet A Safer Place for Kids Using the Mobile Phone Parental Control

Njeri WangariJune 14, 20170
The Internet is not a safe place for children and that’s why digital parenting has become extremely crucial. What...
Children

Father’s Day: A Perfect Time To Reconnect With Your Dad

Bridgette NyandikoJune 14, 20170
Do you ever sit down and think how time has gone past so fast because just the other day, you were daddy’s little...
mothers day kenya motherhood

International Mothers’ day Essay Competition; #MumsToughLove

Njeri WangariMay 9, 20170
Don't we all have those moments we look back at and marvel at our mothers' wisdom? We want you to articulate these...
Activities

The Reality Of Gender Stereotyping in Children TV Programs

Bridgette NyandikoApril 26, 20170
Television watching has slowly become a central and pervasive activity in our modern lifestyle. Many families plan...
Children

Postpartum Depression? It is not your fault

Faith WaitikiApril 12, 20170
  Throughout her pregnancy, Mary was as excited as any other woman might be. The pregnancy was her first, and...
Activities

The dreadful question that every Stay at Home Mom detests: So What Do You Do All Day?

Bridgette NyandikoApril 4, 20170
It is unbelievable how frequent this question notoriously pops up in our every day conversations, until you have a...
Children

How to live life one day at a time as a single mother

Faith WaitikiApril 3, 20170
Being a parent is the best thing that could happen to anyone out there, you get to experience a different kind of love...
Children

What to do when your Co-parent is a Narcissist

Susan MwenesiJanuary 20, 20170
Some people should not be in the same room at any one time. In fact, they should not be in the same field, church,...
Children

8 reasons why raising a boy is a whole new experience for me

Njeri WangariApril 27, 20160
In January this year, I gave birth to a baby boy. He became the third born and the only boy in a family of 2 older...
single parent homes Children

Single parenting effects on a child’s behavior

Lilian KimariFebruary 8, 20160
A Pan-African research done in 2013 by two Canadian Sociologists revealed that Kenyan women have a 59.5 percent chance...
Children

6 Ways to deal with middle child syndrome

Rujeko MoyoJanuary 19, 20164
Ever heard the expression ‘Parenting is not for the faint-hearted’? If you have a child or children you may...
Children

Are sleepovers and play-dates necessary?

Rujeko MoyoDecember 15, 20150
  Source:www.shutterstock.com When schools close for the holidays children are usually relegated (each to...
Children

Tackling difficult conversations with your child

Rujeko MoyoNovember 16, 20150
Source: www.salon.com The world we live in today often presents us we situations we struggle to reconcile with. If...
Children

Five ways to be a better co-parent

Lilian KimariOctober 26, 2015
A recent  study by IPSOS supported by the Kenya Breweries Limited revealed that thirty two percent (32%) of...
Children

Why My Son Will Not Be Circumcised

adminOctober 23, 20153
Circumcision is a right of passage whose ceremony is observed in many African societies I remember at age 12 being...
Boys are taught from a very young age to suppress emotions such as crying, is that healthy? Children

Men don’t Cry; Nurturing a health Emotional Intelligence Quotient in your son

Rujeko MoyoOctober 19, 20152
Boys are taught from a very young age to suppress emotions such as crying, is that healthy?   ‘Now now...
International Day of the Girl is marked on the 11th of October every year Children

The African Girl’s Challenge as we mark International day of the Girl 2015

Lilian KimariOctober 14, 20150
International Day of the Girl is marked on the 11th of October every year When I think of the women of African...
Do You Respect Your Househelp? Household

Do You Respect Your Househelp?

adminOctober 1, 20150
Domestic workers who double up as Nannies are referred to as House Helps in most Kenyan homes Consider the...
co-parenting Children

Co-parenting; the challenges of a single mother

Lilian KimariSeptember 30, 20150
                      (image courtesy of www.womenshealthmag.com) It did not work out between you and...
The September edition of #AfroTalks will be on Contraceptives and whose responsibility it is to use them in a relationship Health

Twitter conversations; AfroTalks begins this September with Contraceptives

Njeri WangariSeptember 25, 20150
The September edition of #AfroTalks will be on Contraceptives and whose responsibility it is to use them in a...
Children

How children develop a personality, the ID and Superego explained

adminSeptember 24, 20153
THE ICEBERG MODEL OF BEHAVIORAL DRIVES: 10% is the Conscious Mind, 90% is the Preconscious and the Unconcious. One...
Children

Philips Africa Unveils Findings on Breastfeeding Barriers For #WBW2015

Olivia KidulaAugust 3, 20151
Breastfeeding is an evolutionary innovation. Other than providing nutrition, breast milk protects children from...
A new born baby Children

What to expect when pregnant with a third baby

Njeri WangariJuly 13, 20152
(image courtesy)   I have always wanted a big family, at least 5 children if time and resources allowed. Being...
Potty training Children

How to Easily Potty Train your Child

Njeri WangariMay 28, 20151
(image courtesy: www.handinhandparenting.org) There is no greater joy than taking a break from buying diapers after...
Parenting

How to deal with Mommy brain

Amina MichukiMay 15, 20150
I was reading this post that got me laughing out loud. The post was about ‘mommy brain’- (informal) A state in...
Children

Is it ok to leave your child at a party?

Amina MichukiMay 14, 20150
Reading a post on Facebook by a concerned mother reminded me of when I was a child. In the face book post, the mother...
Dangerous situation at home. Child playing with electricity. Children

Why is it important to Childproof your home?

Amina MichukiApril 23, 20151
The importance of Child proofing your house What is the importance of child proofing our homes? This is ensuring...
A New born African Baby Children

What do you do with all the new Unused Baby Items

Njeri WangariMarch 12, 20150
(image courtesy) I am at a point in life where I can finally exhale in short bursts as our two girls are now going...
african-mother-and-child Parenting

How we Chose to Celebrate African Mothers this International Women’s Day

Njeri WangariMarch 6, 20150
Last night I received a whats app forward from my sister in law. I am in a NepNieces group where we keep each other...
Health

Second Chances in Life, How I Saved my Mum

adminMarch 5, 20150
Every time I speak to my mum on phone or meet her in person, I ask myself "What if I had not reached out, would we...
Mimba Bora Children

6 most Sought Out Answers By Expectant Mothers

Njeri WangariDecember 28, 20140
Having been blessed with two lovely girls, I often look back at all that I went through before our first born came....
Most Nanny cameras (Nanny Cam) are often disguised as toys mostly teddy bears Children

Why Nanny Cameras are not the only solution to Child care by Nannies

Njeri WangariNovember 24, 20141
Most Nanny cameras (Nanny Cam) are often disguised as toys mostly teddy bears Many women in Kenya &...
Indoors Hula Hoop Children

10 Fun Indoor Activities To Do With Your Kids

Olivia KidulaSeptember 11, 20140
Indoors Hula Hoop (image courtesy) When the weather is stormy or too cold to play outside, how do you keep your...
A young budding musician Children

Discover & Nurture your Child’s Talent

Olivia KidulaSeptember 10, 20140
A young budding musician (image courtesy) One of the most fulfilling things about being a parent is probably...
A scene from the TV series Everybody Hates Chris Children

Warning Signs that Your Child is A Bully

Olivia KidulaSeptember 3, 20140
A scene from the TV series Everybody Hates Chris Many people were bullied as they were growing up. It is not a...
Grief Children

Talking To Your Children About Death

Olivia KidulaAugust 26, 20141
(Image Courtesy) Many of us hesitate to talk about death, particularly with youngsters. But death is an inescapable...
Insurance-Cover Business

When and Why Should I Get Insured?

Olivia KidulaAugust 26, 20140
(image Courtesy) Whether you are a parent or a professional, just starting your career, in transition, or nearing...
Children and money Children

Teaching Your Child How To Save Money? Here Are A Few Tips How

Olivia KidulaAugust 17, 20141
A penny saved is a penny earned. —Benjamin Franklin It's never too early to start teaching kids about the value...
The Tinder app Children

Harmful Kid Apps Parents Should Know About

Olivia KidulaAugust 16, 20141
The Tinder app (Photo Courtesy) Do you know what your child is up to on their mobile phone? In this age of smart...

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Getting the ideal Kindergarten for your 3 year old

Njeri WangariJanuary 9, 201458
  (image courtesy of          SmithsonianMag.com) Our first born turned 3 years in December and on...
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Why am never buying Ramtons’ products in future

adminJanuary 8, 201455
In 2010, we had our wedding ceremony. We received a lot of gifts mostly kitchen electronics like Microwaves (we got...
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How NOT To Approach the #MyDressMyChoice Conversation

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Over the past few days social media has been ablaze with the hashtag #MyDressMyChoice. This was sparked up after a...
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Kenya’s Top 10 Food Blogs

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Win Tickets to the iHub 5th Year Anniversary Celebrations

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Kenyans and Wedding Committees, a Tale of Exploitation

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GoTV Kenya Services disappoint as Kenya’s Digital Migration deadline approaches

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(image courtesy} Kenya's pending digital migration to beat the 15th June 2015 deadline will finally start its...
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How to get Customer Support from GoTV Kenya

Njeri WangariApril 20, 201514
  Ever since I wrote about my bad experience with the GoTV service or lack thereof, I noted an interesting...
Education

Homeschooling through the eyes of a Kenyan family

Susan MwenesiNovember 24, 20179
Most Kenyan parents are early planners and it is, therefore, no surprise that most of them are already looking for...
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9 African Animations for Children you should look for

Njeri WangariOctober 2, 20149
The main character in the Mark-of-Uru Film Animation When you switch on your TV and, for those with Pay TV, surf...
Business name search on eCitizen Business

Registering a company’s business name just got easier

Njeri WangariJuly 1, 20158
The year was 2012 when I decided to register a company for my Safari Tales application. Right from the onset, I had the...
Child safety online Children

8 dangers of posting photos of your child online

Njeri WangariDecember 29, 20157
(Image courtesy) To share or not to share! That is a choice that every 21st century parent exposed to technology...
Rupu Opinion

The danger of online purchases, my Rupu experience

adminJanuary 15, 20147
E-commerce is still a concept that is yet to catch on in Kenya. Before m-pesa, it was virtually impossible to sell...
Kenyans Online

Why Nairobians no longer look at billboards

adminAugust 5, 20147
General Election Campaign season sees the biggest boom for outdoor advertising firms. Walk into any Matatu (public...
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How secure is Online Banking, Payment & Shopping in Kenya

adminMarch 6, 20147
The global Hacker logo made famous by a group called Anonymous There has been a surge in the number of websites in...

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