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, exploring how these practices help keep them engaged, support their development, and reduce excessive screen time. Gugs Mhlungu gets you re…

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…

Parenting: How can we improve our children’s working memory?

Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Nikki Bush, resident human potential and parenting expert, about the importance of strengthening children’s memory through games, activities and word puzzles, and how reducing excessive screen time can help protect and improve memory development. Gugs Mhlungu is your weeke…

Parenting: Discipline, consequences and raising responsible kids

Gugs Mhlungu chats to Ayanda Tetyana, Parent Coach and Author on the unsaid difficulties of parenting, setting boundaries and rules as a parent.  Gugs Mhlungu is your weekend companion for thoughtful conversations on lifestyle, health, culture, books, food, and everything happening around 702Land.…

Parenting: Why doing less can help your child thrive more

Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Nikki Bush, resident human potential and parenting expert, exploring why it’s important to allow children the space to learn new things independently. She unpacks how to nurture responsibility in them, and how parents can respond to mistakes with calmness, clarity, and a r…

Parenting: The art of learning, unlearning and relearning

Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Nikki Bush, resident human potential and parenting expert, about learning, unlearning and relearning. She unpacks how these shape both children and adults, exploring the brain-body connection in learning, the concept of neuroplasticity, and why resistance and difficulty ca…

Parenting: Making fun out of nothing with your kids this holiday

Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Nikki Bush, resident human potential and parenting expert, about fun and budget-friendly activities to keep children entertained during the holidays.  She shares ideas ranging from board games to outdoor play that keep little ones active, engaged, and off their phones. Gu…

Parenting: Why muscle tone matters more than you think for children

Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Nikki Bush, resident human potential and parenting expert, about the importance of muscle development in children. They unpack activities that can help strengthen their muscles, and the overall benefits for their growth and wellbeing. Gugs Mhlungu is your weekend companio…

Parenting: Teaching kids teamwork and collaboration

Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Nikki Bush, resident human potential and parenting expert, about the importance of teamwork. They unpack how collaboration underpins success in the workplace, relationships, and life in general, and highlight why it’s essential to encourage children to participate in teamw…

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.  They explore how excessive assignments can disadvantage children and why play is essential to balance their energy and support overall development. Gugs Mhlungu is your weeken…