Getting your kids to LISTEN!
Getting your kids to listen to you the first time you make a request is a tricky thing for any parent. It takes a lot of consistency, patience and effort on your part to build a good listening habit in...
View ArticleGOING BACK TO WORK? MAINTAINING A CLOSE BOND WITH YOUR BABY
One thing that most mothers worry about when going back to work is how to maintain a close bond with their baby. This is especially true for first time mothers. After, staying at home for 3 or so...
View ArticleSuicide and Mental Illness in Children
Suicide and mental illness are often a touchy subject, especially when it is in relation to children. Most parents are afraid to admit that there is something going on with their child due to fear of...
View ArticleInterview with Wairimu Githahu on Suicide and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Thank you for taking the time to speak to us. Given the rise in suicide rates among teens globally and in honour of Suicide Awareness Month, we will like to ask you a few questions to help inform...
View ArticleLet’s Talk About Teen Suicide
On the 4th of September 2017, the daily newspapers carried the story of the student in Moi girls who allegedly started the dorm fire that killed and injured a number of students. They stated that the...
View ArticleDealing with Grief (An Individual Story)
Losing a loved one is never easy whether you are a parent or not. But dealing with loss when you have a toddler or new born or basically any age of children comes with its own set of challenges. To me,...
View ArticleBaby Poop Guide
One thing you might have thought would never happen when you became a parent is getting “certified” as a poop expert. Your baby’s poop colour, odour and texture is one indicator of their health. If you...
View ArticleThe Dreaded “I Hate You!”
“I hate you!” “You’re the Worst Mom ever!” “I wish I was never born!” “Why do you hate me so much!” Whatever the phrase may be it still stings to hear these words form the one person you have dedicated...
View ArticleFive Fun Educative Activities to Enjoy with your Kids this Holiday
The holiday period is here with us and most parents worry about their kids forgetting everything they learnt in school. “Is it possible for one to mix fun and education during play?” is a question most...
View ArticleYummy Chocolate Smoothie
For those with picky eaters, this is a quick and easy way to get your kids to eat bananas. Ingredients include: 1 cup of yogurt (vanilla) 1 cup of milk 1 tablespoon of drinking chocolate Mix all the...
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