It is simply amazing the little things that crack me up and gets me laughing with reckless abandon. This morning while assisting my 5 year old brush her teeth, I couldn’t help but laugh as the tooth brush kept rubbing against her gums instead of the few teeth scattered within her mouth. There were so many gaps in between the teeth that I giggled and asked – “are we brushing your teeth or gums”? She gave me that ‘toothless smile’ with…
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LIFE LESSONS – Fostering creativity in children
Posted on November 19, 2017Give children the opportunity to express “divergent thought.” Let them disagree with you. Encourage them to find more than one route to a solution, and more than one solution to a problem. When they successfully solve a problem, ask them to solve it again but to find a new way to do it (same solution, different route). Christine Carter, Ph.D As we drove to school last Thursday, I noticed my 7 year old fidgeting with her school bag. I drew…
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HERE COMES MY MENTEE
Posted on November 12, 2016“Didi don’t complain, put on whatever mummy has laid out for you to wear”. This is my 6-year-old cautioning her 4-year-old sister as she complained about the choice of clothing I laid out for her to wear for Sunday service. My mentee a.k.a first daughter spoke these words with all the calmness and sense of responsibility abi is it maturity a child of her age could muster. To ensure that her sister conceded to her admonishment, she concluded her speech…
It was certainly going to be another rainy day, the light drizzle and heavy clouds confirmed that the downpour today will be heavy as it has been all week. My daughters and I hurried from the balcony to the car, covering the short distance with quick strides while trying unsuccessfully to shield our heads from the drizzle with our hands. As I made to unlock the door so we can all get sheltered, my younger daughter asked “mummy, why is it raining?” I…
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EXHAUSTED? 3 WAYS TO REFUEL
Posted on July 17, 2016Parenthood is an endurance marathon that you cannot train for, and certain moments of the journey will be exhilarating while others will sap your energy. Juggling the demands of a family is an incredible feat that warrants respect and appreciation.Erin Schlicher “OMG! Not again! What did you just do?” I screamed in sheer annoyance! In a split second, the frightened and innocent look on the face of my daughter jolted me back to reality. How could I have screamed that…
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5 WAYS TO TEACH YOUR CHILDREN THE IMPORTANCE OF CHRISTMAS
Posted on December 10, 2015It’s 15 more days to go and Christmas 2015 will be happening live! The scent, sights and sounds of Christmas are now conspicuously everywhere and overwhelmingly felt all around. I am constantly captivated by the sights and it is almost laughable when I scream in excitement at an exquisitely crafted Christmas décor. These all bring to fore an old song which keeps running through my head – ”Christmas dey come, mama buy shoes for me” lol! Who can remember that song? My…
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LITTLE HELPING HANDS – Chores for 2 – 9 years old
Posted on September 25, 2015
I love this picture, it’s a picture of my friend’s 4 year old daughter chopping carrot as neatly as a good chef. The fact that she can chop carrot and other vegetables into such fine shapes comes as a timely reminder to begin teaching and allowing my children handle house chores without hovering over them like a mother hen. After all, didn’t John Adams say that practice makes perfect. It is only when we attempt a task that we get…
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BASIC SEXUAL ORIENTATION FOR 5 YEARS OLD AND ABOVE
Posted on August 30, 2015“We cannot stick our heads in the sand and hope our kids will develop healthy sexual attitudes and behaviours on their own”. Dr Dave Currie Last week we went visiting our family friend; it was fun as the kids had playmates to engage them for the day while I had a lot of catching up to do with Mfon my friend. Just as we were about getting caught up in our chit chat, we got jolted back with this summon…
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10 TOP TIPS FOR MY DAUGHTER AT 20
Posted on August 6, 2015
My adopted daughter clocked 20 a few days ago and I have been thinking of the right words of advice to share with her as she formally leaves teen-hood to womanhood. Having passed through this stage of life called ’20s’, did not make the words come easy. It feels like we are generations apart (feeling so old *winking*). My experiences and the things obtainable in my generation seem slightly old school. So in the bid to help my daughter take on…
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When last did you eaves drop?
Posted on July 9, 2015It’s been ages I eaves dropped on someone but this evening I couldn’t resist the temptation to do so. I have been longing to listen in on this conversation that emits so much giggles and laughter. So this evening I tiptoed to the door leading to the girls’ room and stood by the window, straining my ears to catch some of this conversation. Here is the gist from the beginning; every day at nap or night bedtime, I send the…
