Parenting & Early Childhood Development

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Parenting is about more than milestones; it’s about connection, communication, and understanding. In this episode, Clinical Psychologist Lungile Mangena joins Projeni Pather to unpack emotional intelligence, boundaries, and how parents can support their child’s development while healing their own patterns. Through honest, relatable conversation, Lungile offers practical tools to strengthen emotional safety, resilience, and presence in family life. It’s a reminder that parenting is not about perfection, it’s about growing together.
18 Jan English South Africa Kids & Family

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