Author: Mariah Wheeler

After suffering four miscarriages over a two-year period, Kiera was delighted when she found out she was pregnant again. Her 12-week scan at the local hospital confirmed all was well, but eight weeks later doctors noticed the baby’s stomach was filling with fluid. Doctors realised the unborn child had grade 3 severe ascites to the bowel and she was advised to terminate her pregnancy. But she couldn’t give up on her little miracle. Kiera went for a scan every week for the rest of her pregnancy. And her heart was shattered further every time, as doctors continued to tell her to terminate. At her 28-week…

A parents’ urge to protect his daughter is cross-cultural. Truth be told, no matter what our parenting style, our daughters look to us for security. It’s not an old-fashioned sentiment. Our girls are hard-wired to look to us fathers as protectors. Don’t be discouraged because the key to this challenge is awareness and family communication. Be a strong, loving presence in your daughter’s life, stay well connected, and make sure, beyond a doubt, that she knows how much you love her. Raising teens is not easy and raising teenage daughters can make a strong person quake. And last, but not least important…