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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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Run baby, run!

Run baby, run!

The Citizen (South Africa) — Imagine the possibility of taking a sneak peak through the looking glass of your little girl's future... not to see what she might become, what career path she may choose to follow, or who she may choose to love and share life with...
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Authoritative parenting and other parenting styles you should know about

Authoritative parenting and other parenting styles you should know about

The Citizen (South Africa) — There were no definitions, no influx of information. You were raised. Point blank. Nowadays we have so much information at our fingertips that it may seem a little overwhelming. Tiresome to be honest. Being a parent now comes with definitions, titles, explanations, and "how-to" lists. What exactly are the parenting trends of today?
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10 ways you can prevent your child from being cyberbullied

10 ways you can prevent your child from being cyberbullied

The Citizen (South Africa) — When I was young, I had kids pulling my hair, laughing at my dress-sense (or lack thereof), deliberately uninviting me from parties, making up silly songs about the fact that I liked a boy who didn't like me back... you get where I'm going... I was bullied. So were most of my friends.
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Are we raising weak men?

Are we raising weak men?

The Citizen (South Africa) — I think the feminist movement has morphed into little more than a political agenda - a far cry from the once great movement of fighting for women's rights - There was a time when I bought into the idea that men did chivalrous things in order to establish their dominance over the so-called "weaker" sex...
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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

Sandton Chronicle — Your children have their own personalities and ways of doing things and preferences for how things should play out. When these differ in siblings it leads to what is referred to as sibling rivalry. The constant fighting and arguing is exhausting and can suck the life right out of any parent.
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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

Living and Loving — Couples are spending far more time than usual in each other's space, with the boundary between work and home no longer clearly defined. Margie Wilson, counselling psychologist, offers some advice to couples. ALSO SEE: 3 ways having a baby can affect your relationship Spending day after day in the same place can drive even the most devoted couples nuts.
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6 audiobooks every toddler should listen to | Living and Loving

6 audiobooks every toddler should listen to | Living and Loving

Living and Loving — Homeschool mom to 5 children and blogger, Jacqui Bester looks at the benefits of audiobooks for toddlers and lists her favourites - your little ones are certain to approve, too! Audiobooks have several benefits. While they may not be a substitute for reading to your children, their sounds and music offer a fresh stimulus for their imaginations.
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8 cognitive activities for toddlers | Living and Loving

8 cognitive activities for toddlers | Living and Loving

Living and Loving — Cognitive play is an active form of learning that encourages children to make connections through play. Boost your little one's cognitive development with these fun games and activities. ALSO SEE: The importance of outdoor play for your child's development Cognitive learning is an active form of learning that encourages children to make connections through play using thought, experiences and your child's senses.
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How to relieve lockdown stress for your children | Living and Loving

How to relieve lockdown stress for your children | Living and Loving

Living and Loving — Experts are in agreement that the novelty of being on "permanent holiday" is starting to lose its appeal to kids. If your little one is starting to show signs and stress of anxiety, try these tips to help him cope.
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Reconnecting with your family during lockdown | Living and Loving

Reconnecting with your family during lockdown | Living and Loving

Living and Loving — Sure, our families are fed, clothed and safe; we spend a lot of time together by virtue of being locked up in the same space; but are we connecting on a deeper level? We need to. Here's how to get started. The usual day-to-day demands of life are often enough to make any parent feel inadequate.
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Tips on crisis schooling your kids at home | Living and Loving

Tips on crisis schooling your kids at home | Living and Loving

Living and Loving — Homeschool mom to 5 children, Jacqui Bester offers insight on how parents can cope with the reality of having to work from home and oversee their children's education. Parents all around the world are in a flat spin.
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Dear Herschelle Gibbs, from a child whose dad didn't pay maintenance

Dear Herschelle Gibbs, from a child whose dad didn't pay maintenance

The Citizen (South Africa) — I understand that it might seem overwhelming. And that you might not love your son's mother. That this is not the season for you to be a dad. I get it all, and I don't judge you for it. However.
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