Parenting

One home, two worlds: Raising children with different fathers

Single mothers raising children from different fathers find themselves in a complex web of parenting styles

By Peter Muiruri Nov. 2, 2024

One home, two worlds: Raising children with different fathers

Managing screen time for your children

By Esther Muchene Oct. 31, 2024

Key to bringing up well-rounded children

In a world with many competing priorities, deliberate parenting is increasingly important

By Jayne Rose Gacheri Oct. 29, 2024

Is makeup safe for children?

Here is what you need to know about makeup and the safety concerns you should have before buying your daughter that makeup kit

By Esther Muchene Oct. 24, 2024

The 'no' that could break a child's will

‘NO’ is one of the most used words in households. Although sometimes necessary, doing so frequently can harm a child's development

By Jayne Rose Gacheri Oct. 22, 2024

The 'no' that could break a child's will

Be honest with your children, understand their emotions

Everyone gets emotional, and you may even throw a childish tantrum now and again. But what holds all your emotions together is a healthy foundation, especially at home

By Esther Muchene Oct. 17, 2024

Be honest with your children, understand their emotions

Make food toddlers will eat without a fight

Most children are fussy eaters but with planning you can make mealtimes more enjoyable

By Jayne Rose Gacheri Oct. 15, 2024

Make food toddlers will eat without a fight

Be honest with children, understand their emotions

Emotions are complex, so you can imagine how challenging it is for children. They’re still trying to understand themselves and may not know what to do with their feelings

By Esther Muchene Oct. 12, 2024

Be honest with children, understand their emotions

Encourage children to read whatever they get

We need to allow children to experience literature in all its full glory because literature in whatever form is beautiful

By Ciku Kimani Oct. 11, 2024

Encourage children to read whatever they get

When at odds with young adults

With each step and milestone, the parent-child relationship changes. And while much has been written and said about parenting young children and teens, what about young adults?

By Jayne Rose Gacheri Oct. 8, 2024