All about maths part 2: How parents can make it work for pre-schoolers and kindergarteners
This is part two of our Maths for Parent and children series. It focuses on how parents can help their pre-schoolers...
Tag: parenting
The input of parents in their child’s growth and development is vital
I believe that by now we have come across the Nike advert featuring Serena Williams training under her father. He is...
Celebrating Mums On Mother’s Day: The story of Susan Catherine Keter
On Sunday, we will be celebrating Mothers Day, an important day that seeks to honour mothers and celebrate motherhood...
Has the Kenyan bride price gained new meaning?
As time goes by, it appears that the bride price keeps getting higher and higher. It is not surprising to see or hear...
Here’s why parents and caregivers MUST have basic first aid skills
A few weeks ago, news of a baby who had allegedly been killed by a househelp in Bungoma hit the headlines, leaving many...
Overcoming apologetic parenting when you are a divorcee
Statistics on divorce in Africa and around the world have, in the recent past, been on a rise. In Africa, the older...
Parents, don’t punish your child into fear and depression
African tradition dictates that a child does not belong to their parents but to the whole community. It was a norm that...
Is too much homework making our children strangers to us?
A grunt,.. that is all you get when the poor boy walks into the house, carrying his heavy school bag on his back. Oh,...
5 Games to play with your child to enhance their cognitive development
One of the most exciting things about being a parent is watching your child grow from one stage to another. The...
Will having a child save my marriage?
The first time my marriage encountered serious problems, I considered having a child as a quick fix to save it. We...
Should you parent or befriend your child?
Millenial parents are constantly faced with the challenge of how best to raise their children. For most, it's a matter...
Being a campus dad;four men bare it all
Young ladies in campus are increasingly being forced into single parenthood by deadbeat boyfriends. Their boyfriends...
Blended Families: How to Navigate the Complicated Terrain
When single parents think of dating and possibly getting married or re-marrying, they only think about getting someone...
Work From Home? Take A Look At These Great Job Options For Moms
Many mothers, both new and experienced, always have a difficult time resuming work at the end of a maternity leave. A...
Daddy Blues?Here are Four Important Ways to Help Him Cope
The arrival of a newborn baby is one of those insanely overwhelming moments that words cannot do enough...
Make Internet A Safer Place for Kids Using the Mobile Phone Parental Control
The Internet is not a safe place for children and that’s why digital parenting has become extremely crucial. What...
Father’s Day: A Perfect Time To Reconnect With Your Dad
Do you ever sit down and think how time has gone past so fast because just the other day, you were daddy’s little...
International Mothers’ day Essay Competition; #MumsToughLove
Don't we all have those moments we look back at and marvel at our mothers' wisdom? We want you to articulate these...
The Reality Of Gender Stereotyping in Children TV Programs
Television watching has slowly become a central and pervasive activity in our modern lifestyle. Many families plan...
Postpartum Depression? It is not your fault
Throughout her pregnancy, Mary was as excited as any other woman might be. The pregnancy was her first, and...
The dreadful question that every Stay at Home Mom detests: So What Do You Do All Day?
It is unbelievable how frequent this question notoriously pops up in our every day conversations, until you have a...
How to live life one day at a time as a single mother
Being a parent is the best thing that could happen to anyone out there, you get to experience a different kind of love...
What to do when your Co-parent is a Narcissist
Some people should not be in the same room at any one time. In fact, they should not be in the same field, church,...
8 reasons why raising a boy is a whole new experience for me
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 parenting effects on a child’s behavior
A Pan-African research done in 2013 by two Canadian Sociologists revealed that Kenyan women have a 59.5 percent chance...
6 Ways to deal with middle child syndrome
Ever heard the expression ‘Parenting is not for the faint-hearted’? If you have a child or children you may...
Are sleepovers and play-dates necessary?
When schools close for the weekend or the holidays, children are usually relegated (each to his/her own home) and...
Tackling difficult conversations with your child
Source: www.salon.com The world we live in today often presents us we situations we struggle to reconcile with. If...
Five ways to be a better co-parent
A recent study by IPSOS supported by the Kenya Breweries Limited revealed that thirty two percent (32%) of...
Why My Son Will Not Be Circumcised
Circumcision is a right of passage whose ceremony is observed in many African societies I remember at age 12 being...
Men don’t Cry; Nurturing a health Emotional Intelligence Quotient in your son
Boys are taught from a very young age to suppress emotions such as crying, is that healthy? ‘Now now...
The African Girl’s Challenge as we mark International day of the Girl 2015
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?
Domestic workers who double up as Nannies are referred to as House Helps in most Kenyan homes Consider the...
Co-parenting; the challenges of a single mother
(image courtesy of www.womenshealthmag.com) It did not work out between you and...
Twitter conversations; AfroTalks begins this September with Contraceptives
The September edition of #AfroTalks will be on Contraceptives and whose responsibility it is to use them in a...
How children develop a personality, the ID and Superego explained
THE ICEBERG MODEL OF BEHAVIORAL DRIVES: 10% is the Conscious Mind, 90% is the Preconscious and the Unconcious. One...
Philips Africa Unveils Findings on Breastfeeding Barriers For #WBW2015
Breastfeeding is an evolutionary innovation. Other than providing nutrition, breast milk protects children from...
What to expect when pregnant with a third baby
(image courtesy) I have always wanted a big family, at least 5 children if time and resources allowed. Being...
How to Easily Potty Train your Child
There is no greater joy than taking a break from buying diapers after doing so for almost 5 years for 2 children....
How to deal with Mommy brain
I was reading this post that got me laughing out loud. The post was about ‘mommy brain’- (informal) A state in...
Is it ok to leave your child at a party?
Reading a post on Facebook by a concerned mother reminded me of when I was a child. In the face book post, the mother...
Why is it important to Childproof your home?
The importance of Child proofing your house What is the importance of child proofing our homes? This is ensuring...
What do you do with all the new Unused Baby Items
(image courtesy) I am at a point in life where I can finally exhale in short bursts as our two girls are now going...
How we Chose to Celebrate African Mothers this International Women’s Day
Last night I received a whats app forward from my sister in law. I am in a NepNieces group where we keep each other...
Second Chances in Life, How I Saved my Mum
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...
6 most Sought Out Answers By Expectant Mothers
Having been blessed with two lovely girls, I often look back at all that I went through before our first born came....
Why Nanny Cameras are not the only solution to Child care by Nannies
Many women in Kenya & Uganda are still recovering from watching that horrifying video of a Nanny in Uganda who...
Discover & Nurture your Child’s Talent
A young budding musician (image courtesy) One of the most fulfilling things about being a parent is probably...
Warning Signs that Your Child is A Bully
A scene from the TV series Everybody Hates Chris Many people were bullied as they were growing up. It is not a...
Talking To Your Children About Death
(Image Courtesy) Many of us hesitate to talk about death, particularly with youngsters. But death is an inescapable...
When and Why Should I Get Insured?
(image Courtesy) Whether you are a parent or a professional, just starting your career, in transition, or nearing...
Teaching Your Child How To Save Money? Here Are A Few Tips How
A penny saved is a penny earned. —Benjamin Franklin It's never too early to start teaching kids about the value...
Harmful Kid Apps Parents Should Know About
The Tinder app (Photo Courtesy) Do you know what your child is up to on their mobile phone? In this age of smart...
