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August 2, 2019

8 free things you must do with your kids before summer ends.

Oh dear summer, we love you so much , but you come with alot of expenses. sighs!. Not everyone can afford taking their kids to camp or fancy attractions. I also think is good to balance both expensive and cheap outtings for the kids.. kids are very easy to please as long as the venue has things that will interest them. I have gathered 6 free things below for you to do with your kids before the summer ends. 1). Michaels craft classes https://canada.michaels.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-MichaelsCanada-Site/en_CA/Home-Show: The kids are thought how to make different arts and crafts. if you have a kid…

June 14, 2019

KIDS AND THE USE OF PROFANITIES.

Kids are very familiar with the use of profanities as early as age 7. Surprised?? Every home is different and unique. We all have different parenting styles. That’s why it is almost impossible to guard your kids from hearing bad words outside. I told my kids to always come to me or dad whenever they hear their peers use words they don’t understand. We tell them to pretend like they understand. When they come home, ask mommy or daddy. We will never judge them but coach them with love instead. The reason we tell them that ,is so they don’t…

June 13, 2019

7 COOL SUMMER CAMP IDEAS FOR KIDS YOU PROBABLY NEVER KNEW ABOUT.

Hey parents, it’s almost the end of the school year. I know a lot of you are probably searching for activities for the kids to do this summer. Well guess what? I’ve gathered some really cool information for you. If you are searching for a challenging summer camp ideas to keep their brains and imagination working, look no further and keep reading. Here are seven cool ideas for your kids 1). BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP CLASS. The kids are taught to design and produce an innovative product and learn how to use marketing tools to promote their products (10 to 13…

December 20, 2018

13 tips you must know before you get married.

MARRY WITH SENSE. Love is so sweet that you can easily get carried away. Trust me, love is the foundation in a marriage. I also believe you need more than just love . There are a few things to put into consideration and discuss with your partner first before getting married. People don’t always tell you how hard it’s going to be. It is not always a fairytale. Havilah Olohi Gold wrote, “The biggest error a woman can make is marrying a man she has never provoked”. It is important to know how he manages his anger,before saying I do.…

May 24, 2018

Sex Education And Kids.

I made a poll sometime ago on Instagram asking Parents if they preferred to be the first sex educator to their kids or not. 80% of Parents chose yes, 20% chose No. That poll inspired me to write a blog on this topic. Children are not always as innocent as you may think they are. Alot of kids are exposed to sex talks earlier than you think by their peers , tv or social media. I will tell you today, that it”s best to be their first sex educator. As parents, we want to make sure the kids have enough…

April 18, 2018

Teach The Boys How To Do House Chores Too.

This Was A Conversation Between Me And My Son. My son will be 11 soon. Today is saturday. Most people clean the house on the weekends. So today I woke him up to wash his bathtub and toilet. This was our conversation 👇👇. Me : oya oh, coman take {come get} stuff to wash your bathroom like I taught you. You have watched me enough. Him: But mom I am so tired, I wanna rest a little bit. ( meanwhile, he was playing in his room before I called him , but now he is tired all of a sudden). Me: you…

April 18, 2018

What Books Do Your Kids Read?

What books do your kids read? Here are five important steps to know your kids are reading the appropriate book for their age Check Parental Reviews If you have a kid that loves reading, it’s good to keep track of the type of books they read and TV shows they watch. Do your research on parental review on that particular book. Peer pressure is tough. Even young kids want a sense of “belongings ” amongst their friends. They wanna be cool too. Check youtube There is a book series my son has been showing interest in lately. It’s the…

April 18, 2018

“The Perfect Wife”

Men are complianing, It’s so hard to find the “Perfect African wife”. To Some, below 👇 are the qualities of a “good wife”. Over the years, I have read a lot of comments and post online from Africans . Some real life discussions have exposed me to their mentality as well. I have come to realize that most African men would prefer a naive woman. She can be educated, but not street smart. She must be extremely submissive to the point of giving him all her earnings, investments, and not able to make any decisions related to her well-being without…

April 18, 2018

Who Are Your Friends?

Who are your friends? I ran into an old friend at an event about a yr ago. She was with another friend of hers. She looked so beautiful and well put together. I really admired her beauty and outfit. It was time for us to take a picture, she refused. But She took over 40 pictures of herself, i swear to God. She hated every single one of them. She complianed about her arms, face, belly and so many other things that we all do complian about. I was so sad because all I could see was a beautiful woman . I…

April 11, 2018

Confidence can be learned from an early age.

CONFIDENCE IS NOT A PERSONALITY TRAIT. IT IS A LEARNED SKILL. Nobody is born with confidence. Please don’t mistake “stubbornness ” with “confidence” . You as a parent have to sow that seed. I will share an experience. We went to the mall to shop for some school supplies. It was time to pay , so we lined up waiting for our turn to go to the cash register. The lineup was so long that it was blocking the entrance to the other side of the store. My 4yr old daughter found something she liked on the other side of…