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While many of us look forward to school holidays and Christmas with the family, it can also be a time of great stress. Having our kids home from school when
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Combining work with motherhood is enormously challenging as many workplaces are only just coming around to flexible work practices. Mums want to give their kids their time, love and attention,
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One of the key sources of friction amongst couples is the division of labour when it comes to unpaid domestic chores, kids’ activities and caring for family members. Housework, running
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Q: What is the secret to a happy family? A: The secret of a happy family is good communication and being in a happy place ourselves. Many parents are exhausted.
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Cultural values impact the relationship parents have with their kids in lots of subtle – and not-so-subtle – ways. I was born and grew up in India and there is
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Relationships are immensely valuable and enriching but they can also become a primary source of stress when things aren’t working. Some of the main obstacles people face in their relationships
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By helping your children become citizens of the world, you are ensuring that they can survive anywhere. You are helping build their capacity to take leadership roles and contribute to
Read moreHow to transition from homeschooling
Ask any parent what the hardest part of lockdown has been and there’s a good chance they will say ‘homeschooling’. Homeschooling has tested even the most organised peoples’ time management
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Your mindset is a set of beliefs that make you the person you are today. Mindset shapes how you see the world, as well as how you think and react
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