September 21, 2018
“I hate you!” “You’re the Worst Mom ever!” “I wish I was never born!” “Why do you hate me so much!” Whatever the phrase may be it still stings to hear these words form the one person you have dedicated your life to, the person you spend every waking moment thinking of. Like a dagger … Continue reading “The Dreaded “I Hate You!””
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September 17, 2018
One thing you might have thought would never happen when you became a parent is getting “certified” as a poop expert. Your baby’s poop colour, odour and texture is one indicator of their health. If you are away from your baby for long hours at a time you will often find yourself asking “amekula?” (“has … Continue reading “Baby Poop Guide”
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September 14, 2018
Losing a loved one is never easy whether you are a parent or not. But dealing with loss when you have a toddler or new born or basically any age of children comes with its own set of challenges. To me, losing my youngest sibling meant learning to grieve in the darkness so that I … Continue reading “Dealing with Grief (An Individual Story)”
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September 14, 2018
On the 4th of September 2017, the daily newspapers carried the story of the student in Moi girls who allegedly started the dorm fire that killed and injured a number of students. They stated that the young lady had attempted to commit suicide on several occasions. The internet was immediately alive with people taking two … Continue reading “Let’s Talk About Teen Suicide”
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September 12, 2018
Being part of the journey to get someone from a place where they felt that death is the only option in extreme cases or someone who is experiencing a psychotic episode and seeing them leave and back to ‘normal’ though normal is relative, is one of my greatest joys.
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September 10, 2018
Suicide and mental illness are often a touchy subject, especially when it is in relation to children. Most parents are afraid to admit that there is something going on with their child due to fear of stigmatisation or being branded a “bad parent”. While you cannot predict that a child will commit suicide there are … Continue reading “Suicide and Mental Illness in Children”
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September 2, 2018
Getting your kids to listen to you the first time you make a request is a tricky thing for any parent. It takes a lot of consistency, patience and effort on your part to build a good listening habit in your household. How? Well for starters, parents need to know that listening is a two … Continue reading “Getting your kids to LISTEN!”
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August 16, 2018
Parenting stress as the name suggests in stressed associated with being a parent. It is unfortunately, unavoidable but luckily manageable especially once you identify your stress signs. The most common signs that one is stressed is difficulty sleeping or focusing, fast breathing, increased heart rate and/or muscle tension. Here are five tips on how to … Continue reading “Managing Parenting Stress”
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