Navigating Love and Learning: A Student’s Journey
If Ella and David had both committed to academic success, they could have motivated each other by setting study dates or reminding one another to attend classes.
Parenting
Parenthood is a rewarding journey filled with love, challenges, and countless precious moments. Our Parenting category is your go-to resource for guidance and support. Explore articles that cover various aspects of parenting, from pregnancy to raising confident and resilient children. Gain valuable insights, practical tips, and share in the joys and struggles of parenthood.
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Single-Parent Travel Tips: Making African Christmas Memories with Your Kids
Returning home during Christmas as a single parent transcends a simple trip. It becomes a powerful declaration of cultural resilience.
7 Simple Ways Kids Can Learn Kindness at Home
Remember that your children will mimic your behaviour, so demonstrate kindness in your interactions with others.
Master the Art of Conflict Resolution: The 10-Minute Rule
The 10-Minute Rule is a conflict-resolution strategy where each person in the disagreement is given 10 uninterrupted minutes to express their thoughts, feelings, and perspectives.
Should African Parents Allow Their Kids to Celebrate Halloween?
For many African parents, Halloween also raises religious questions. Those who are Christian or Muslim often worry that Halloween conflicts with their beliefs.
How to Handle the Psychological Toll of Infertility in Diaspora
The psychological toll of infertility in the diaspora carves deep rivers through your heart. But like water, you learn to flow.
Baby Bandaid: Why Children Can’t Fix a Broken Relationship
The idea that children can fix broken relationships is misguided—like using a tiny bandaid on a major injury.
How to Involve Your Kids in Cooking
Involving your kids in cooking is an enriching journey that fosters culinary skills, cultural appreciation, and family bonding
Cultural Expectations vs. Reality: The Pressure on African Women to Bear Children
As we navigate the complexities of cultural expectations versus reality for African women, it’s clear that change is on the horizon.
Balancing Discipline and Love in African Parenting
Instead of dictating rules without explanation, take the time to explain why these rules are in place and how they benefit your child.