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Jacqui Bester

Florida, South Africa
As seen in: Berea Mail, Highway Mail, Midrand Reporter, The Citizen (South Africa), Ridge Times, Lowvelder, Parent Co., Rekord East, Zululand Observer, Sandton Chronicle and
Covers:  Parenting, Education, Marriage, Personal Growth, Mental Health, Homeschooling.
Where faith, family, and real-life chaos collide. Helping busy moms raise confident kids, build strong marriages, and create meaningful family adventures.

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Jacqui Bester’s Biography

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Jacqui Bester is a respected and much-loved writer on parenthood and womanhood. She has worked with well known publications, celebrities, authors, designers and world renowned brands; such as Mattel, Pampers, Disney, Hasbro, LEGO, Rookie USA (Converse, Nike, Jordan), Michael Hill USA, and many more.

What started out as a writing outlet for personal reflection soon morphed into a much bigger project. One that has seen her collaborating with major brands in the parenting industry. She founded the…

Jacqui Bester’s Journalist Portfolio

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Run baby, run!

Run baby, run!

Imagine the possibility of taking a sneak peak through the looking glass of your little girl's future... not …

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Authoritative parenting and other parenting styles you should know about

Authoritative parenting and other parenting styles you should know about

There were no definitions, no influx of information. You were raised. Point blank. Nowadays we have so much i…

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10 ways you can prevent your child from being cyberbullied

10 ways you can prevent your child from being cyberbullied

When I was young, I had kids pulling my hair, laughing at my dress-sense (or lack thereof), deliberately unin…

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Are we raising weak men?

Are we raising weak men?

I think the feminist movement has morphed into little more than a political agenda - a far cry from the once …

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Don't allow sibling rivalry to get you down - Sandton Chronicle

Don't allow sibling rivalry to get you down - Sandton Chronicle

Your children have their own personalities and ways of doing things and preferences for how things should pla…

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3 ways to keep your marriage alive during lockdown | Living and Loving

3 ways to keep your marriage alive during lockdown | Living and Loving

Couples are spending far more time than usual in each other's space, with the boundary between work and home …

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Articles

Homeschool Burnout: 7 Ways to Survive (and Thrive)

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By Jacqui Bester
| A Perfect Mess with Jacqui Bester
Homeschooling is beautiful. It’s also messy, exhausting, and sometimes feels like we’ve signed up for the hardest full-time job (besides parenting) with zero coffee breaks. Trust me—I know. As a mama to a big crew, I’ve had days where I’ve stared at math worksheets while wondering if I should just enroll everyone in the nearest brick-and-mortar school and run away to a beach hut with a stack of novels and a gallon of iced coffee. #truestory That, my friends, is called homeschool burnout.
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Flirting in Marriage - Why it's Still Important

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By Jacqui Bester
| A Perfect Mess with Jacqui Bester
Marriage is beautiful. But let’s be honest—it’s also messy. Between chauffeuring teens who suddenly think they’re allergic to eye contact, chasing toddlers who believe pants are optional, and keeping the pantry stocked for a small army, flirting with our husbands isn’t exactly at the top of the to-do list. Well, not always mine, I’m afraid. Just being honest here. Yet it should be.
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Dear Mom Who Thinks She’s Failing: You’re Not

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By Jacqui Bester
| A Perfect Mess with Jacqui Bester
Parenting guilt is real. You are not failing; in fact, you are amazing—and here’s why! Dear Mom, let’s take a moment to acknowledge something undeniable: motherhood is tough. In a world filled with endless expectations and social media comparisons, it’s all too easy to feel like you’re falling short. You wake up each day juggling countless responsibilities, nurturing your children, and managing a household, often questioning if you’re doing enough. But here’s a gentle reminder: you are not failing.
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