Domestic Violence Awareness Month: The Statistics, the Causes, and the Children Who Carry It
Every October, the world pauses to recognise Domestic Violence Awareness Month. For many families, though, there is no…
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International Day of the Girl: She Deserves Love, Education and Protection
A girl is a blessing and a gift. Many of us grew up hearing some version of the saying credited to the Ghanaian educator…
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Nobody Is Immune: Mental Health, Parenting and Diaspora Life
Mental health problems are on the rise, and they are showing up earlier in life than they did a generation ago. The…
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Beyond Our Colour: Black History Month 2026 and Raising Proud Children
When some people hear about Africa or Black people, the first images are still poverty, hunger or a lack of…
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Dyslexic, Not Lazy: What Every Parent Should Know
Why I’m writing this now This week is Dyslexia Awareness Week. Every time it comes round, I think of the children I have…
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Child-on-Child Abuse: Why Intentional Digital Parenting Matters More Than Ever
This week, two stories landed close together. One concerned an alleged gang rape at Cornell University, now reopened…
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Healthy Relationships for Teens: How to Teach Boundaries, Spot Red Flags, and Walk Away
Every parent hopes their child will grow up surrounded by people who treat them well. But hope is not a plan. Our…
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How to Teach Children Boundaries: Raising Kids Who Can Say No and Accept No
Boundaries are among the most important things we can teach our children. They show other people how we expect to be…
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