Real Mums

The baby’s mind 2: In the womb

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 …

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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) – …

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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 …

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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 …

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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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