Parenting: The Challenge

It can wear on your last nerve, but it doesn’t have to be all bad. Within all the fighting and squabbling kids can learn independence and create a mature self-esteem. Parents always want to treat their children equally, but really we should be looking at what’s best for each child. When fights arise, don’t step [...]

Accra the capital of Ghana, will be releasing a parenting magazine that will offer positive information to help parents make good decisions. In a place where there are not a lot of resources, it’s great that Ms Joyce Aryee Chief Executive Officer of Ghana Chamber of Mines took on the launch of this project. She [...]

When a child leaves home for the first time it can’t be a very sad experience for both parties.  It is an adjustment for all involved and for some it can be devastating. For children it means independence, responsibility and new experiences. For parents it can be a time to focus on their career, their [...]

There is a new “reality” show on VH1 involving parents and their children. I think it’s awful. It’s bad enough that the parents are very controlling with their children but to have them on a TV show where millions can watch it? It’s sad that these parents seem to be living their dream of stardom [...]

Divorce is tough for everyone, not just the parents. Many times children think they are the cause or can’t accept "losing" a parent to the breaking up of the marriage. Things to remember if you find yourself having to go though this. Reassure your children that it’s not their fault and that both parents love [...]