What to do when siblings become rivals
Brothers and sisters should be the first friends we have. They’re always there, know us better than anyone else, and share the same background...
Say No to FOMO
“No ways, I so bummed I couldn’t make it. I saw the Facebook photos and it looked ama-zing!”
How many conversations have you had with something...
What does it take to be a man?
I’ve never really thought about what it takes to be a man. Being a woman, it really wasn’t something I ever considered. Then I...
Don’t forget to enjoy your children
“Parenting: The days are long, years are short”
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We live in a very ‘results driven’ world. Most of the things we do are measured...
It’s what you do, dad
You have probably heard the saying: “You can lead a horse to water but you cannot make it drink.”
Well, I have come to learn a...
Parenting isn’t for the faint-hearted
Kids should come with manuals
I love kids and I love being a parent. Having said that, parenting is most definitely not what I thought...
Are you your own worst enemy?
We all set ourselves goals in life. Losing those few extra kilos; gaining top marks in our next examination; landing that promotion; or cancelling...
How can you help your child overcome their fear?
The world can be a scary place, even more so if you’re only a child. It’s hardly surprising then that most children at some...
Should your child have a cell phone?
My 11-year-old is already asking, "Mom, when can I get a cell phone?" Many of her friends have cell phones, many have Facebook accounts,...
Want to grow? Be diligent
Diligence – Definition: careful and persistent work or effort; constant and earnest effort to accomplish what is undertaken.
It is increasingly interesting to watch the lives of...