Latest family stories from across Kenya.
There’s so much taboo and mystery around money which is starkly at odds with how frequently we use it. Regardless of whether parents actively set aside time to teach their children about money or not, they still inadvertently teach them.…
Tummy time is a euphemism for the time spent by a baby lying on their stomach while awake and supervised. It’s also referred to as being prone or the prone position. It is one of the baby’s first exercises and the most important. Here’s…
While it’s often romanticized as overwhelmingly joyful, parenting can be stressful and is often difficult. Parenting burnout is the physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion that one feels during the chronic stress of parenting. Burnout…
A toxic relationship is one in which two people do not communicate or relate to each other in healthy ways and where conflict easily arises. Siblings, because of a combination of factors, most commonly their parents’ parenting style, can…
Part of ableism manifests in the way in which disabilities and the resultant exclusion are rarely acknowledged much less discussed with a view to remedying the situation. Talking to children about disability is important. It broadens their…
Every parent wants their children to get along at the very least and be the best of friends at best. If you have made a number of trips around the sun though, you know that this is not always the case. The most common outcome is siblings…
We’ve been spending more time at home than usual and it’s left many people feeling unsatisfied with their current living situation. However, buying that 55-inch TV you’ve always wanted or renovating your house might not give you the…
The loss of a child is a mother’s worst nightmare. It’s even worse when it happens soon after childbirth. However, this is something that many women have gone through. Newborn babies are at their most vulnerable state and despite being…
Every woman experiences cravings while pregnant, which can lead to careless eating habits. However, everything that you eat goes into developing the growing bump. While some foods are good for pregnancy, others can cause harm to both you…
Being a mother is quite an exciting experience but it’s not always easy raising kids and still living your best mom life. Most days, you’re too exhausted to even catch up on your favourite TV show. Even when you get some time away from the…
As you traverse the journey that is life, it is important to accumulate some wealth and/ or get several investment instruments to work for you. Depending on your financial muscle and background, different people will accumulate wealth…
Dating is important if you want to have a long-lasting relationship with your spouse. It also helps form stronger bonds thus raising children in a happy and healthy environment. For busy parents, things like date night become a luxury.…
The digital era has paved way for a lot of things. We are now connected to people who are miles and miles away. The problem is, people sometimes misuse this privilege. Don’t get me wrong, the advantages of social media most definitely…
While the possibility of having a baby is purely scientific and related to the DNA, a couple can improvise to influence the outcome of the sex of the baby. This is related to the food eaten and the general health of the male and the…
Growing up in a lower-middle-class family exposes you to many life lessons. Many of the lessons are learned the hard way. It is then your responsibility to pick lessons that are most suitable for your course of life. While most of the…
Parents bond with their children in several ways including teaching them new skills. Whether it’s how to ride a bike or common courtesy, parents are their children’s first teachers. Most importantly, they are their children’s guide to…
It might be common knowledge that single motherhood has various effects on children, which is why many tend to demonise it. Check out father-daughter relationships and why it is important to build a healthy bond. However, let’s step back a…
The simple answer is yes. You’d think in the 21st Century and with the rise of feminism this wouldn’t be an issue. Yet, it is. The other day I noticed the uproar when Karen Lucas, popularly known as Kaz, stated on her social media page…
We’ve all heard of the pregnancy glow effect, but the truth is that expectant mothers undergo a lot of other changes during this nine-month stretch. There are various ways to take care of yourself during pregnancy. 1. Hydration Did you…
Maternal health care should be of primary concern to anyone looking to have a child. It is meant to monitor the health of the mother and the baby to ensure they are safe. It helps medical personnel track and flag any issues that may put…
As the world continues to evolve in different ways, it is becoming more evident the need for parents to have closer relationships with their children. Even with the diverse parenting techniques, parents need to ensure that they create an…
Back in the old age, raising kids was simplified; the boys were raised by their fathers and the daughters were raised by their mothers. The boys would be taught to be great men in society while girls were taught how to be wives and…
The Journal for child and adolescent mental health describes bullying as repeated psychological or physical oppression of a less powerful person by a more powerful person or group. It involves direct behaviours such as teasing, taunting,…
If you have been reading the news then you will know that Pope Francis talked about how people should not breed like rabbits. This has created a heated debate about whether he is condoning the use of contraceptives or not. The church,…
