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Family Matters

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Mental Health
Family Dynamics
Parenting
Child Development
Depression
Grief
Family Relationships
Communication
South Africa
Forgiveness
Childhood Trauma
Sibling Rivalry
Empathy
Sibling Relationships
Coping Mechanisms
Friendship
Family Support
Emotional Well-Being
Anxiety
Parental Influence

A weekly discussion about issues affecting parents and their children. Subjects range from building trust to managing anger. How to deal with anxiety and anger. Required listening for parents wanting to make the most of their parental roles.

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On this week's Family Matters, Clement Manyathela speaks with Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Jeanie Cavé, to explore the art of navigating friendship disagreements with maturity, honesty, and respect.

The Clement Manyathela Show is broadcast on 702, a ... more

Clement Manyathela speaks to life coach Khanyi Mnyaka about the pain that comes with adult friendships, especially when people grow apart.

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Clement Manyathela makes sense of the news of the d... more

Kgomotso Modise, standing in for Clement Manyathela, speaks to Kefilwe Mojapelo, a psychosocial wellbeing practitioner, about how to coexist with difficult family members without being estranged.

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Kgomotso Modise, standing in for Clement Manyathela, speaks to Gail Friend, an expert in parent-child relationships, about whether tough love is beneficial or if it's detrimental for the growth of children.

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Khanyi Mnyaka
Live coach guiding the conversation
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Episode: Family Matters: Navigating the grief that comes with adult friendships
Gail Friend
Expert in parent-child relationships
Independent Relationship Expert
Episode: Family Matters: Tough love – is it helping or hurting?
Dr. Tumi Mashego
Clinical psychologist guiding the discussion on grief and loneliness after bereavement
Episode: Family Matters: Loneliness after bereavement
Marion Kate
Twin mom and twin parenting coach
Twin parenting coach and mom
Episode: Family Matters: Raising twins and triplets — the real challenges of parenting multiples
Dr. Keitumetse Mashego
Clinical psychologist
Episode: Family Matters: How suicide affects families
Dr. Sath Cooper
Clinical psychologist providing expert commentary on family discrimination
Episode: Family Matters: Forms of discrimination and their effects on families
Nthabiseng Moeketsi
Counselling psychologist
Independent practice / counseling psychologist
Episode: Family Matters: Effects of incarceration on families
Dr. Jeanie Cave
Clinical psychologist with a focus on intergenerational relationships
Episode: Family Matters: Understanding family estrangement and why adult children cut ties
Motlhodi Montle
A life coach and founder of Centre for Empowerment Ministries
Centre for Empowerment Ministries
Episode: Family Matters – Building new habits and positive traditions as a family

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Clement
Host of Family Matters; frequently anchors discussions on family dynamics and parenting strategies.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 6 ratings
  • Very informative & inspiring

    The topics every week are very interesting & always handled in a sensitive way.Lots of food for thought on a variety of topics.

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    5
    Cassiecork
    South Africa6 years ago

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Content provides actionable guidance with practical caller stories.
Very informative & inspiring; topics are interesting and handled sensitively.
High quality expert guests that translate psychology into everyday parenting tools.

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Family Matters: Pressure that kids put on you reconciling with a partner
Q: What are practical steps to explain separation to children without oversharing?
Prepare as a couple, decide who initiates the conversation, present a united front, reassure children that both parents will remain involved, and avoid casting blame; outline practical arrangements like caregiving and visitation clearly to minimize confusion.
Family Matters: Pressure that kids put on you reconciling with a partner
Q: What is really going on psychologically when children push for parents to reconcile?
Children may feel responsible for the family's stability, experience loyalty conflicts, and react to changes by pressuring parents to return to a familiar structure; parents should validate emotions without overburdening the kids and maintain clear boundaries about the separation.
Family Matters: How to grow from mistakes
Q: So how do you grow from the mistake you've made that ended up affecting you, but affecting your loved ones as well?
Dr. Cave explains that growth comes from reframing mistakes as learning opportunities, examining our relationship with errors, and cultivating a growth mindset that focuses on evolving behavior and understanding rather than defining oneself by past actions.
Family Matters: Forms of discrimination and their effects on families
Q: How does discriminatory treatment at home shape a child's sense of self later in life?
Repeated unequal treatment can either cause a child to internalize inferiority or, conversely, spur resilience if they find ways to resist and seek equality, but the normalizing of such dynamics often leaves emotional and behavioral scars.
Family Matters: Forms of discrimination and their effects on families
Q: What are some of the common forms of discrimination you see in families?
Dr. Cooper highlights frequent patterns like favoritism based on appearance or perceived intellect, which can create enduring self-doubt and competition among siblings, reinforcing inequity at home.

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What is Family Matters about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on parenting and family dynamics with a practical, psychology-informed lens. Across episodes, topics frequently revolve around communication, trust-building, managing emotions in families, navigating grief and discrimination, and strategies for thriving in hectic household life. Guests include clinical psychologists, parenting coaches, and other family-experts who share actionable frameworks, real-life stories, and resources for caregivers. A noteworthy strength is its blend of expert guidance with listener-driven anecdotes, creating content that feels both educational and relatable for parents seeking concrete approaches to everyday challenges. Potential listeners can expect thoughtful discussions on growth, resilience, a... more

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1. Khanyi Mnyaka
2. Gail Friend
3. Dr. Tumi Mashego
4. Marion Kate
5. Dr. Keitumetse Mashego
6. Dr. Sath Cooper
7. Nthabiseng Moeketsi
8. Dr. Jeanie Cave

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