Imagine you’re a mother juggling work, family and your own needs. Your husband is amazing with the kids. He coaches their sports, attends school plays and...
As a new mum, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. What’s worse is feeling very alone too. There are conversations on social media about how being a...
A few weeks ago, I had my first experience as a mum whose kids would compete with other children. It was a spelling bee competition for...
I consider it a privilege, like the X user, to pursue dreams without the burden of parental or guardian expectations.
Inspired by the beautiful work of art Jamesetta Brisbane and her pretty daughter, Emme Mensah, created for Mother’s Day 2024 under the artistic direction of “Mind...
We're left discovering and unraveling our true selves – knots after knots, emotions after emotions, one mental breakdown after another – because the nucleus of our...
Children are their own people with thoughts and behaviours that are independent of parental training and upbringing...
Parenting can be a wild ride, especially for first-timers. But fear not, Laju Iren, a mum of four including a teenager, is here to share her...
Children are very smart and can understand almost every situation. They quietly observe everything, storing every detail and moment in their minds. Some people assume...
Parenting in the 21st century has become a complex terrain where traditional African parenting values and modern demands have to coexist. Striving towards balance is crucial...
I believe in preserving childhood memories for as long as possible...
Education is the key that unlocks the doors to our children’s future, but quality education often comes with a hefty price tag. In today’s rapidly changing...
Nothing prepared me for the horror...
I had a conversation recently with someone about their childhood and it reminded me of a quote by Pamela Dugdale: “Siblings are the people we practice...
Editors note: Every year at BN, we celebrate fathers, not just because it is Father’s Day, but because we understand that fatherhood is a journey of profound...
Growing up, Children’s Day was always a lot of fun. I remember how we were selected for the prestigious Children’s Day march weeks ahead of D-day....
Many parents struggle with getting their children to read books. This is especially true because in this digital age, children now have several other options to...
Sharenting, the act of sharing too much information about your child on social media, is becoming a growing concern. While it may seem harmless to share...
When kids have a short attention span, they have trouble staying focused on a task for an extended amount of time without being distracted, and find it...
Children must understand that once something is posted online, it is almost impossible to erase it.
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