“The first defence against rape is letting your child know that they can come to you and you will believe them.” Trevor Mimano Nowadays many cases of children being sexually assaulted are being reported. But even more worrying is that for every case reported there are many others that have not been reported. It is also important […]
Most parents dread the idea of giving a sex talk. The idea of speaking to your children about intercourse is hard especially if you are an African parent. Until recently discussing sexuality has been taboo to talk about in the open but with the rising exposure to the internet at an early age for that […]
In all the years of his life, I never hugged my father, I loved him more than anything in this world, maybe even more than myself but I never got to express it. When I was growing up, telling people you loved them was a foreign concept; they were just supposed to know. Words of […]
Have you prepared your child on what to do if there is an emergency? There are many things that happen that we have not planned for. Things like floods, terrorism attacks or fires are unusual and something we usually think is unlikely to happen. But what if your child is caught up in such a […]
Father’s Day is simply a day for celebrating fathers for all the things they do for us. It is a time to make them feel loved and appreciated. Truth is, there is not a gift in this world that can ever convey that message of love enough. All we can do is to get them […]
Having the sex talk with your child is always considered to be uncomfortable. While that may be true, it is still a very important conversation especially as the child gets into the puberty stage. The truth is, our children are living in a very sexualized society. They are exposed to a lot of sexual images, […]
Children these days love their gadgets. They like to be online playing their games and watching their shows. While we also want them to get involved in other activities, it does not hurt to let them have some screen time. There are so many shows these days it can be hard to just pick a […]
As a parent, you are considered to be your children’s guide. Even under the law, any child under 18 is still subject to the decisions you make for them. You know what is best for the child and you work based on that principle. However, even though you are the older one and therefore wiser, […]
As a family, spending quality time together is of the utmost importance. While going out to the arcade, for picnics, or even camping sounds great, it does not hurt to have family bonding time at home. While there, you can enjoy family time without all the fuss of moving around. One great way of making […]
When it comes to female contraceptives, there are a lot of options. However, this also means that there is a lot to consider when deciding which birth control is best for you. The first thing you should do when looking into your options is to visit a gynaecologist. You need to weigh your options and […]
Financial education should be a course taught in schools from middle primary all the way to tertiary education. As a country, the average person’s financial knowledge is lacking at best. Most people would fail terribly at basic financial principles. What is worse is that these people have children and are expected to pass on valuable […]
Most people enjoy listening to music. The love for musical genres may vary but one thing you can not deny is that music has a great impact on the world we live in. It has been used for various reasons such as to educate, inspire, and even to entertain. Ironically, most schools have opted to […]
A while back, the idea of using contraceptives was frowned upon and talked about in hush tones. However, as time goes by people realize that using contraceptives is not only important for the health of the mother but it impacts the long-term financial situation of a family. For the longest while, the burden of using […]
So you have gone through the pregnancy and labour phase and are taking your little bundle of joy home. Things should get easier right? Well not necessarily. Most parents report having the toughest time in the first months of a new born’s life. Some babies take a while to adapt to their new living space […]
Seated on her toilet, Anita was devastated as she looked at her pregnancy test. She could not believe she was here again. Never in her wildest dreams did she ever think that seeing a positive on her pregnancy test would fill her with such a sense of dread. She already had 4 children and a […]