Batswadi Magazine Launches Column by Ntombenhle Khathwane
A New Chapter in Conscious Parenting Media
Batswadi Magazine, South Africa’s leading digital-first parenting publication, has announced the launch of a new weekly column titled “Worthy Parent, Worthy Child” by celebrated entrepreneur, author, and conscious parenting advocate Ntombenhle Khathwane.
The column creates a heart-centered, evidence-informed space for parents and caregivers who seek to raise emotionally secure, self-led, and confident children through compassion, science, and ancestral wisdom.
Continuing Batswadi’s Mission to Redefine Modern Parenting
Renowned for spotlighting authentic parenting journeys and tackling real issues facing South African families, Batswadi Magazine continues to push the boundaries of what modern parenting media can be.
With this new addition, the publication deepens its commitment to offering meaningful, practical guidance that nurtures both the parent and the child—emotionally, mentally, and culturally.
About Ntombenhle Khathwane
With more than three decades of lived conscious parenting experience, Ntombenhle Khathwane brings a distinctive and powerful voice to the conversation.
As the founder of AfroBotanics and My Own Kind Of Beautiful Podcast, and a mother of three, her work is rooted in neuroscience, ancestral knowledge, trauma-informed healing, and leadership.
Bridging Science and Spirit
Her new column, “Worthy Parent, Worthy Child”, builds on Khathwane’s lifelong mission to bridge science and spirit in ways that are relatable and accessible to modern parents.
Each installment fuses lived experience with neuroscience and African values, delivering practical insights for families raising children in today’s fast-changing world.
Topics will include:
- Emotional regulation and confidence building
- Breaking generational cycles
- Nurturing cultural pride
- Building resilience and empathy in children
A Message from the Author
“When a parent remembers their own worth, a child learns theirs by example. This column is a weekly companion, to steady our voices, soften our homes, and raise children who know they are safe, seen, and significant,”
— Ntombenhle Khathwane, Columnist, Worthy Parent, Worthy Child
A Partnership of Purpose
Batswadi Magazine and Ntombenhle Khathwane share a mutual purpose—to uplift families, bridge generations, and create content that moves beyond surface-level parenting advice.
Through this partnership, Batswadi reinforces its position as a publication that values both emotional and intellectual growth, offering parents warmth, perspective, and tools grounded in lived South African realities.
Why This Column Matters
Parenting in today’s world exists at the intersection of uncertainty, information overload, and emotional fatigue. Many families need more than advice—they need guidance that acknowledges both the heart and the mind.
According to UNICEF South Africa, 60% of children and youth express a need for mental health support. Columns like “Worthy Parent, Worthy Child” aim to empower parents with accessible, culturally grounded tools that build resilience, connection, and emotional literacy at home.
What the Column Delivers
“Worthy Parent, Worthy Child” will provide parents and caregivers with:
- Nervous-system–aware parenting: co-regulation, repair after rupture, and routines that build safety.
- Voice and confidence building: practical age-by-age tools for self-expression and healthy boundaries.
- Cycle-breaking tools: trauma-informed family practices, healing conversations, and scripts for real-life moments.
- Community-rooted insights: solutions grounded in South African realities, from multigenerational homes to multilingual parenting.
Each piece blends accessible science, ancestral wisdom, and lived experience, meeting readers where they are and guiding them forward—one doable step at a time.