This Season of Parenting

Kyla Daley sits down with paediatric specialist Dr Lethabo Machaba for a conversation about parental instinct, information overload and raising children in a rapidly changing world.

They discuss what parents should communicate when something feels wrong, filtering medical advice online, premature babies, early childhood development, screens, and what to do when you worry you may have started too late.

At its heart, this is a conversation about paying attention to the child in front of us, being thoughtful about who we listen to, and continuing to learn as our children grow.

Most parents want to raise grateful children. But when a child demands a different dinner, insists on a particular bowl or seems completely oblivious to the effort you've put in, is that entitlement, or just childhood?

Kyla Daley sits down with Jason Seeman, founder of Raising Fathers, to unpack the difference between entitled behaviour and labelling a child as entitled, and what actually helps gratitude develop.

They explore the effort children often can't see, what our own behaviour teaches them, and why gratitude is formed through far more than simply saying “thank you”.

The conversation also turns to fatherhood: why dads can be overlooked during pregnancy and postpartum, how struggle can look different in men, and why supporting fathers strengthens the whole family.

A conversation about gratitude, expectations, fatherhood and looking beneath the behaviour before we label the child.

You’ve told them a hundred times. So why is it still not happening?

Kyla Daley is joined by Tracey Pinder, founder of School of Life SA, for an honest conversation about neurodiversity, ADHD and why two children can experience the same parenting very differently.

Tracey shares her perspective on rejection sensitivity, emotional regulation, unconditional acceptance, authenticity and the effect our words can have on how children see themselves.

They also get practical: body doubling, visual routines, teaching instead of simply repeating an instruction, helping a child get started, and knowing when support is building independence — or when we may be doing too much for them.

Kyla brings her own parenting into the conversation too, including the moment her six-year-old asked, “Mummy, why are you always angry at me?” It sparks an honest discussion about the expectations we can quietly place on our children, especially the oldest.

No perfect parenting formula. Just a real conversation about understanding the child in front of you, recognising when something isn’t working and being willing to ask:

What could I do differently?

Host Kyla Daley is joined by Claudine Ribeiro, Director of the Johannesburg Parent and Child Counselling Centre, to explore what children's behaviour is really communicating.

Together, they discuss why children act out, the emotions beneath tantrums, the importance of boundaries and routine, and how parents can recognise the difference between a difficult moment and a pattern that may need further support.

A thoughtful conversation about reflective parenting, emotional regulation and understanding the world through a child's eyes.

Host Kyla Daley speaks with Craig Wilkinson, author of Father a Nation, about the challenges of raising boys today.

They explore masculinity, discipline, emotional development and identity, and what boys need in order to grow into healthy, responsible adults. Craig shares insights on the importance of male role models, clear boundaries and consistent guidance in a boy’s development.

A grounded conversation about parenting boys with strength, structure and emotional awareness. 🎧

Host Kyla Daley speaks with Revania Naidoo from The Umbrella Centre about the growing prevalence of anxiety in children.

They explore how anxiety shows up in different ways for children, what patterns professionals are noticing, and how family environments can either support or intensify emotional stress. Revania shares practical insight into emotional safety, routine and the importance of consistent parental modelling.

A thoughtful discussion on understanding children’s emotional worlds and what helps them feel secure and supported. 🎧

Host Kyla Daley speaks with former CFO Jenna Sprenger about the intersection of high performance and parenting young children.

They explore the pressure of trying to maintain professional ambition while being present at home, and what it feels like when the demands of both worlds collide. Jenna shares her reflections on stepping back, reassessing priorities, and the emotional and practical cost of sustaining everything at once.

A thoughtful conversation about identity, burnout, and redefining success in seasons where family needs shift everything.🎧

Host Kyla Daley sits down with Kabelo Milton for an honest conversation about the powerful role modelling plays in parenting.

Together, they explore a defining moment that reveals just how closely children observe the behaviour, emotions and habits of the adults around them. From managing stress and conflict to the way parents speak and treat others, this episode highlights how everyday actions often shape children more deeply than words ever could.

A thoughtful and relatable discussion about self-awareness, family culture and the example we set every day. 🎧💛

Host Kyla Daley sits down with motivational speaker Shaun Lee Oliver for a powerful conversation about parenting, discipline and the importance of boundaries in raising secure and responsible children.

Together, they explore how parents can enforce discipline without anger or harshness, why so many parents struggle to say no, and how consistent boundaries can actually create calmer and more emotionally secure family environments.

This episode offers practical insight into raising children with accountability, confidence and respect, while reminding parents that discipline is not about punishment, it’s about guidance, leadership and love. 🎧

Why does raising children feel so much harder today? In this episode, host Kyla Daley sits down with Doctor Brendan Belsham, a child psychiatrist and author of “What's the Fuss About ADHD.” Together, they look past the quick fixes to unpack the modern challenges parents face, from online information overload and intense societal competitiveness to the quiet loss of our traditional community support structures. 🎧