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Why this school holiday is your best chance to reconnect with your child

Children experience transitions physiologically, not just emotionally and moving from structured school environments to home settings can dysregulate their nervous systems
By Jayne Rose Gacheri 23h ago
Teaching kids about money early isn’t just smart; it’s essential for raising confident, responsible and financially savvy adults
By Anjellah Owino Feb. 21, 2026
We joke about it, and oftentimes you hear parents state that they haven’t slept in years, and everyone laughs. However, underneath the joke is a real strain
By Jayne Rose Gacheri Feb. 19, 2026
If a parent explodes at every inconvenience, a child learns that power equals volume, and if a parent navigates conflict with calm and accountability
By Jayne Rose Gacheri Feb. 18, 2026
Changing family structures have reshaped how families live. Many young parents are raising children far from their support systems, while juggling work demands that leave little room for rest
By Jayne Rose Gacheri Feb. 3, 2026
Highly sensitive children feel emotions, sights and sounds intensely, making parenting both challenging and rewarding. Understanding their needs is key to helping them thrive
By Anjellah Owino Jan. 31, 2026
Structure is one of the clearest ways children experience love, and it tells them the world is predictable and that someone is paying attention
By Jayne Rose Gacheri Jan. 28, 2026
"Every year, I tell myself I will be calmer, less reactive. But by the second week, reality catches up. Work pressure, school demands, exhaustion. The children are the same. I am the same"
By Jayne Rose Gacheri Jan. 22, 2026
When children see parents setting and working toward their own goals, they learn by example. Younger children may not understand the concept of a full year, so weekly or monthly check-ins work better
By Anjellah Owino Jan. 7, 2026
Many modern parents are choosing gentler, conversation-based approaches to raise their children, breaking the cycle of fear and strict discipline they experienced in their own childhoods.
By Brendah Makena Dec. 31, 2025
Statements like ‘you should be grateful, others have nothing’ can confuse or burden a child. Gratitude should be taught through experience, not comparison.
By Jayne Rose Gacheri Dec. 26, 2025
I have teenagers, and we row! They roll their eyes, storm off, slam doors, they’re prickly, rebellious and secretive. What am I doing wrong?
By Chris Hart Dec. 23, 2025