By Beatrice Nakibuuka On any day in Uganda or across the globe, it is common to see a familiar scene. A father scrolls through news on […]
Category: Family life
When ambition outruns character
By Dickson Tumuramye As children return to school in Senior One and Senior Five, and others prepare for higher institutions of learning, it is worth […]
The cost of moral decay
By Dickson Tumuramye Last month, Uganda was shaken by the brutal killing of Pamela Tumwebaze, Director of Student Affairs at Uganda Christian University (UCU). She […]
What if this year is not about doing more, but becoming better?
By Dickson Tumuramye Every new year comes with noise. Planners sell out, club and association memberships surge, and timelines overflow with bold declarations of what […]
How well do you know your child’s friends?
By Dickson Tumuramye Many parents know their children’s grades and teachers, but few know their friends, yet those friendships often shape character, choices, and sometimes […]
Single mom’s blueprint for raising responsible sons
By Dickson Tumuramye The question, “What legacy are we bequeathing to our sons as fathers?” resonated deeply with readers in last week’s column. Yet, in […]
Safeguarding learners’ health in our schools
By Dickson Tumuramye One of the most common challenges among learners today is health-related complaints. Many report illnesses such as ulcers and other gastrointestinal complications, […]
Surviving financial storms as family
By Lilian Ntege When a storm hits, it rarely sends a warning. A job is lost. A child falls ill. A loan default shatters plans. […]
Should husbands help with babysitting?
By Dickson Tumuramye In many communities, babysitting is still widely regarded as the mother’s domain. Some men feel awkward holding a baby, let alone changing […]
The invisible labour of parenthood
By Lilian Ntege Every evening, once the children are finally asleep, Margret Nakakande, mother of three, collapses onto her couch, seeking just a couple of […]