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Parenting: Why reading still matters in the age of information overload

Parenting with Nikki Bush··23 May 2026·18 min

About this episode

Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Nikki Bush, resident human potential and parenting expert, about the importance of reading to children and encouraging them to write. They explore how these practices help keep them engaged, support their development, and reduce excessive screen time. Gugs Mhlungu is your weekend companion for thoughtful conversations on lifestyle, health, culture, books, food, and everything happening around 702Land. Thanks for listening. Catch the 702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu live on 702 every weekend morning from 6 am to 10 am (SA time). Find more from the show and catch-up podcasts on the Primedia+ app https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj Subscribe to the 702 newsletters for more https://buff.ly/v5mfetc  Let’s keep the conversation going online: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702     702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702   702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/   702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702   702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.