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Parenting Struggles and What They Teach

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Parenting has its challenging moments, but the rewards and laughter can outweigh the struggles. We need to be intentional in understanding them. Dad of four, Ken Swarner reminds you why it’s so important to keep your sense of humour in parenting and to laugh when appropriate.
28 May 2025 6PM English South Africa Society & Culture · Religion & Spirituality

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