This place is cool and cozy With an unlimited supply of resources Always at my call…or before I even call No lack, no pain,no tears,no stress Nothing at all to worry or think about So warm and comfortable, so homely In fact no word can fully describe the pleasure I’m …
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The baby’s mind
Every time a child is born He/she announces the arrival with a shout A shout that gives joy to everyone’s ear When you hear the baby crying Then you will see older people rejoicing This cry seems to be melodious because you will even notice some people dancing The new …
Read More »My most valuable asset
Everyone has something that is most important, most valuable and sometimes, irreplaceable. If you ask every parent today what their most valuable asset is, I am sure their first answer will be ‘my child(ren)’, especially mothers. Some will say this by default whereas in reality it is their gadget(s) – …
Read More »How I became a mother: My parenting journey
We were both deeply in love, then he proposed and I said yes. I was happy, and truly ready to spend the rest of my life with him. Few years later, we got married. The ceremony was graced with family, friends and well-wishers,from near and far I was happy and …
Read More »Whose responsibility is it to pay school fees? Parents. Get breakfast/lunch/dinner ready? Parents. Get the missing socks? Parents. Do the laundry? Parent. Be the clown? Parent. Act like a robot? Parents. In short, the list is endless…but in summary let me ask you, whose role is it to strategize, evaluates …
Read More »Intentional Parents raise role models and not celebrity freaks
Nowadays, the social media, bloggers and media generally are not helping our children to truly discover and define who they are especially with the ways in which celebrities are hyped. Now, we see teenagers or young adults trying to dress like an entertainment icon, trying to behave like them and …
Read More »Have you gotten your parental APP?
Sometime I wish I could get an app for parenting In fact, I am waiting for the 1st techy guru to develop this my dream app Isn’t it going to be nice to have an app designed and dedicated for mothers and fathers? Wait a minute, I am not talking …
Read More »Letter to my child
Dearest Child, It is my pleasure to express myself to you through this write-up. I know that you are already familiar with some or even most of my expressions here in this letter but I am writing and sharing them with you again. It is important that you keep them …
Read More »Playing games could be fun but…
When was the last time a child (age 2 and above) asked you for your phone or tablet…? I am sure some minutes ago, because they are now on vacation. And guess what they do with it as soon as they get it? GAME! Is it that I am too …
Read More »12 Essential Parental Grid For All Parents
For every role and responsibility there is always a learning, training and internship period, but for parenting, you learn on the job. I would like to share some parental frameworks that has shaped my mentality so far. Looking forward to your additions and comments. 1. Your duty as a parent …
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