Author: Staff Writer
by Ntombenhle Khathwane I’m parenting my three children more gently than the way many of us were raised. For me, gentle has never meant “anything goes.” It means from birth, I prioritise my children’s emotional wellbeing, safety, voice, and worth, while also keeping clear boundaries and consistent structure. This hasn’t always been popular. In […]
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.
