Tag: family
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Why I love my very modern, very mixed-up family
South Africa is a potjiekos of cultures and identities. Kojo Baffoe celebrates the power of heritage and an acknowledges that diversity can be complicated in more ways than one
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The 5 crucial commitments of all great dads
A father is his son’s first hero and his daughter’s first romance the most important man in their lives. Yet being a great father doesn’t just happen. It’s a conscious choice, writes Craig Wilkinson
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Parents can be weird, but here’s why mine mean the world to me
The stars, the moon, and the sun: A teenager takes a little time out to count the ways his parents have made a difference to his life. By Raphael Bromilow
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Why learning to say no can be so liberating
Sometimes, when faced with a choice that could mean a big change to the way you work, it’s best to weigh up the options and say the small, tough word that can save you from lots of trouble and disappointment further down the line.
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Memories Are Made of Us
There’s more to keeping track of your life than selfies and status updates. The childhood years fly so swiftly by, that parents need to make a conscious effort to savour the moments that will one day be worth remembering. By Cath Jenkin
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The house where our family began
People don’t just move houses; houses move people. The bricks and mortar hold memories that stay with you for life. Goodbye, Number 32, it was nice knowing you. By Cath Jenkin
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8 Ways for dads to make the most of their holidays
This festive season, dads, give your kids the greatest gift of all. Not your presents, but your presence. By Craig Wilkinson
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Tech-savvy parenting: Read here before tonight’s online talk
In the running up to tonight’s online chat between David O’ Sullivan, Stacey Vee, Cath Jenkin and Nicki Dadic, we revisit our book review on Tech-savvy parenting – A guide to raising children in a Digital World.
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The 4 secrets nobody tells you about fatherhood
Being a father is full-time job, and anyone who tells you it’s easy isn’t doing it right, writes Craig Wilkinson. But it’s a job full of joys and rewards, if you learn to do it right. Here’s how.
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Don’t call me Mister Mom, call me Executive Dad!
Stay-at-home-dads, like stay-at-home-moms, are a misunderstood breed of home hero. Rudy Nadler-Nir, who prefers to call himself an Executive Dad, talks about his rules-of-thumb for running a household.