Polokwane moms give younger mothers parenting advice
From working hard to not comparing yourself to others, women in Polokwane advise other mothers on how to better parent their children this Mother's Day.
POLOKWANE – Mother’s Day serves as a touching reminder of the immeasurable value of a mother’s love and the profound impact it has on our lives.
We celebrate the essence of motherhood and pay tribute to the remarkable mothers who have dedicated their lives in raising their children with love and care.
The Polokwane Observer asked mothers to advise young moms on how to be better parents to their kids.
Johanna Nkwana: Don’t compare yourself to other moms. Do what is best for you and your children. Before anything, always remember how it would affect your children. Work hard to live a better life.Anandi Duvenhage: Follow your heart, go with your own gut as it is your child and no one can tell you how to raise your own child. It is good to do what is best for your child and avoid negative comments out there.Paulinah Bapela: Avoid the pleasure of the world, study and find a stable job so that you can take care of your children. The only thing you should focus on is having a bright future for yourself and your children regardless of how hard it is.Jostina Seemenya: Work hard for your children and build a good future for their them. Do not be afraid of asking for help when needed, whether it’s from family members or friends.Evelyn Ngoetjana: Always have a positive mindset. Your first priority is your children. Never depend on a man because you won’t go anywhere.Johanna Sebola: Focus on your future, take care of your children and then focus on worldy things once you’ve sorted your life out.For more breaking news follow us on FacebookTwitter Instagram or join our WhatsApp group
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Raeesa Sempe is a Caxton Award-winning Digital Editor with nine years’ experience in the industry. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Media Studies from the University of the Witwatersrand and started her journey as a community journalist for the Polokwane Review in 2015. She then became the online journalist for the Review in 2016 where she excelled in solidifying the Review’s digital footprint through Facebook lives, content creation and marketing campaigns. Raeesa then moved on to become the News Editor of the Bonus Review in 2019 and scooped up the Editorial Employee of the Year award in the same year. She is the current Digital Editor of the Polokwane Review-Observer, a position she takes pride in. Raeesa is married with one child and enjoys spending time with friends, listening to music and baking – when she has the time. “I still believe that if your aim is to change the world, journalism is a more immediate short-term weapon." – Tom Stoppard
