by Olwethu Leshabane | Oct 28, 2024 | Lifestyle, Parenting, The Growing Parent
I was talking to Malik the other day about his lunchbox and what he’d like in it. The older boys are at the age where they make their own lunchboxes now, but Malik mentioned that he doesn’t always feel full because he shares his lunch with a friend at school. I asked...
by Olwethu Leshabane | Aug 27, 2024 | Education, Parenting, Schooling, The Growing Parent
In his 2024 State of the Nation Address, President Cyril Ramaphosa made it clear: Early Childhood Development (ECD) is a top priority. He promised to expand ECD access and improve early-grade reading over the next five years, emphasising that moving ECD to the...
by Olwethu Leshabane | Oct 16, 2023 | Digital Doula, Food, Lifestyle, Mental Health, Parenting, The Growing Parent
Welcome to our final episode of The Growing Parent Podcast! The preschool years are a time of immense growth and development for our little ones. In today’s episode, and considering it is Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re delving into a crucial topic:...
by Olwethu Leshabane Leshabane | Oct 16, 2023 | Parenting, The Growing Parent
The Growing Parent Podcast EP 3: Work-Life Balance with Dad While we often focus on moms, Episode 3 of ‘The Growing Parent’ podcast is a tribute to the amazing DADS out there and how they handle the seesaw of work-life balance as a parent! Whether you are...
by Olwethu Leshabane | Oct 2, 2023 | Lifestyle, Parenting, Reviews
Attention, all super moms and super kids! Exciting news awaits you and your little ones. Disney Junior EMEA is taking us on a thrilling journey with “Kiya & the Kimoja Heroes,” a fantastic animated series from Hasbro’s entertainment studio, eOne....
by AoS Writer | Jul 31, 2023 | Lifestyle, Parenting
Parenting is a unique journey, shaped by our own experiences, values, and beliefs. But what happens when partners have different parenting styles? It can lead to conflicts and challenges in raising children. The key to a thriving relationship as parents is in...
