Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu
Parenting with Nikki Bush
Playlist by Weekend Breakfast with Gugs MhlunguCreative Parenting Expert, Nikki Bush, has helped hundreds of thousands of parents to build fabulous relationships with their children by turning very ordinary, everyday moments into extraordinary mem…Follow the podcast:
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Parenting: Rethinking homework: Are we building discipline or burning kids out?
Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Nikki Bush, Resident human potential and parenting expert, about the pros and cons of homework, exploring how excessive assignments can disadvantage children and why play is essential to balance their energy and support overall development. Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for …
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Parenting: Guiding children through news about war and global disruption
Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Nikki Bush, Resident human potential and parenting expert, about how to talk with children about war and global unrest - especially in light of recent events involving Iran, using calm, honest, age‑appropriate language that helps them understand without frightening them Gu…
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Parenting: Are we teaching children to read or just to pass?
Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Nikki Bush, Resident human potential and parenting expert, about South Africa’s literacy rates in the wake of the 2030 Reading Panel’s 2026 report. They unpack the current shortfalls and explore what ECD centres and schools need to do to ensure children are not just reading…
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Parenting: What should my child study in an AI world?
Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Nikki Bush, Resident human potential and parenting expert, about how to guide your children in choosing what to study after matric, navigating a rapidly evolving, technology-driven world full of new career possibilities. Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each Sat…
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Parenting: Tips for parents preparing their children for university
Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Nikki Bush, Resident human potential and parenting expert sharing practical tips to help parents guide their children through the transition to university, covering budgeting, independence, and thriving while living alone. Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu is broadcast …
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Parenting: The hidden cost of doing too much for our kids
Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Nikki Bush, Resident human potential and parenting expert about the risks of overparenting, how doing too much for children can hinder their independence, and strategies to give them space to fail and build self-trust. Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu is broadcast on 7…
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Parenting: Understanding Cognitive development for children
Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Nikki Bush, Resident human potential and parenting expert about how children develop their thinking skills and practical ways that parents can support their child's reasoning, problem solving and understanding. Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Weekend Breakfa…
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Parenting: Back to school reality check: The power of routines and planning
Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Nikki Bush, Resident human potential and parenting expert about helping children transition back to school by creating effective routines and structure, and shares practical tips to keep them organised and prepared for the year ahead. Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu is…
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Back-to-School anxiety: How to ease the jitters
Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Nikki Bush, Resident human potential and parenting expert about the back-to-school anxiety that many children experience, the importance of routines and practical ways to help kids manage and overcome this anxiety as they return to school. Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlun…
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Parenting: Transitioning back to school after holiday breaks
Mongezi Koko, standing in for Gugs Mhlungu chats to Counselling Psychologist, Nkateko Ndala about the support that children and students will need as the holidays come to an end and how parents can better support their kids. Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg b…
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