As we all know, parenting is the most challenging, overwhelming and tiring job. Every step we take will, in some way, form our children, leaving an imprint on their futures. Even as I sit here trying to write, my children distract and disturb me every three minutes… ‘Did I eat enough?’ ‘Can I […]
Anxiety in children and tips for how to cope with it
The world is jointly becoming more conscious and aware of mental health. But are we shedding enough light on how this can affect children? Below are the common types of anxiety in children and ways to manage it. Separation anxiety Upset or anxious feelings when being left by parents or caregivers at playschool […]
Moulding our future
As parents, it is crucial that we tackle the systemic racism ingrained in our (global) society. Turning a blind eye is no longer acceptable and action needs to be taken. Teaching our children about racism is vital. Brushing the topic of racism under the carpet creates the illusion that racism and races don’t exist. You […]
(K)now yourself
We’ve all been there. You find yourself getting overwhelmed with frustration, or in some cases anger, pacing up and down. There are certain topics that, before you know it, always end up in an argument. We never plan for this to happen, but it takes over without you realising. […]
