Author: Staff Writer
By Ntombenhle Khathwane We all have trauma. Some of us call it “baggage,” others call it “issues,” but the truth is, none of us grew up completely untouched by pain. Whether it’s the result of childhood neglect, poverty, bullying, loss, or even subtle emotional wounds from well-meaning parents, we all carry invisible scars. And here’s […]
South African parents are raising children in a world that is louder, faster, and more demanding than ever before. Between school pressures, social dynamics, sport, cultural expectations, and the swirl of digital life, it can feel difficult to truly connect with our kids at the end of the day.
By Ntombenhle Khathwane Most articles tell parents to “boost confidence” and “encourage STEM.” Good, yet not enough. Girls don’t lose their confidence because they can’t code or kick a ball; they lose it because the world trains them to shrink, bit by bit, until silence feels safer than selfhood. Our task isn’t only to “empower” […]
