Parenting: The hidden value of a simple playdate for kids and parents

Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Nikki Bush, resident human potential and parenting expert, about the value of playdates for children and parents. They explore how playdates help children build friendships, develop communication and social skills, strengthen emotional resilience, and grow in confidence, wh…

Parenting: Raising children with Pets: What are the benefits?

Gugs Mhlungu speaks with  Dr Tania Holz, Educational psychologist, bout the many benefits of growing up with pets. They explore how caring for animals can help children develop empathy, responsibility, and stronger social skills, while also supporting their emotional wellbeing, confidence, and over…

Parenting: Helping kids take back control of their attention

Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Nikki Bush, Resident Human Potential and Parenting Expert, about helicopter parenting and how to assist and guide your child in becoming a responsible adult versus a victim. She offers practical tips to help your child become a dependable, responsible adult one day. Gugs M…

Parenting: Teaching children how to be inclusive and embrace diversity

Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Nikki Bush, resident human potential and parenting expert, about how parents can help children embrace diversity by teaching them to recognise, respect and appreciate differences. They explore how small, everyday conversations and actions can nurture empathy, inclusion, and…

Parenting: The secret to raising emotionally strong kids

 Gugs Mhlungu is joined by Nikki Bush, resident human potential and parenting expert, who shares insights on the importance of validating our children's emotions and teaching them valuable life skills.  Gugs Mhlungu is your weekend companion for thoughtful conversations on lifestyle, health, cultu…

Parenting: Helping kids take back control of their attention

Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Nikki Bush, resident human potential and parenting expert about helping children build focus and strengthen attention skills through games, books, toys, and activities that encourage concentration, while reducing reliance on screen time. Gugs Mhlungu is your weekend compan…

Parenting: Can failure be good for children?

Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Nikki Bush, resident human potential and parenting expert, about the benefits of allowing children to experience failure and how this builds self-trust, resilience, and independence. They also talk about how this approach helps parents develop greater trust in their childr…

Parenting: How to raise optimistic children in a challenging world

Gugs Mhlungu speaks with resident human potential and parenting expert Nikki Bush about raising optimistic children and helping them navigate life's ups and downs. Gugs Mhlungu is your weekend companion for thoughtful conversations on lifestyle, health, culture, books, food, and everything happeni…

Parenting: Why reading still matters in the age of information overload

Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Nikki Bush, resident human potential and parenting expert, about the importance of reading to children and encouraging them to write. They explore how these practices help keep them engaged, support their development, and reduce excessive screen time. Gugs Mhlungu is your…

Parenting: Why goofing around with your kids might be the best parenting strategy

Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Nikki Bush, resident human potential and parenting expert, about the importance of being silly and playful with children. They unpack how this kind of interaction helps build stronger community bonds, supports emotional regulation, and can reduce negativity and defiant beh…