Tag: Parenting
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The real cost of parenting
We often talk about the cost of raising kids – from the nappies through to school fees and feeding teenagers – but that’s just the financial cost. Or, if you’re not feeling the pinch, that’s the investment we make to give our kids the best possible start we can.
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What dinosaurs can teach us about motherhood
There are good reasons why babies see all humans as “the Mama” or “Not- the-Mama”. If you’re a Mama, here’s a handy guide to surviving that distinction. By Kagiso Msimango
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The Crying Game – and how to win it
Kagiso Msimango worries that she may bear the blame for her wildly wailing brood, until the wisdom of the ages reassures her that today’s criers could be tomorrow’s leaders
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A dad’s top 6 unintended consequences of kids
We all know that having a child changes your life forever, but some changes are so subtle – almost invisible – that I didn’t even notice they were happening – like dealing with the fugue state of sleep deprivation. So here are my top five (plus one.)
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‘I’m no supermom and I’m okay with that’
Amanda Spohr was convinced she was going to be the perfect mother. Needless to say, she set herself up for failure. She explains how she came to terms with this.
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Fix parenting screw-ups like so
Apologising to your child is no easy task – especially when you might have scarred him for life. That’s why Sam Wilson invented the Therapy Jar.