Examination Malpractice? The much dreaded physics exams was only hours away. Kunle was restless. He doubted if he knew enough to excel. His mind started to race. He was beginning to pant at the thought flying through his mind. Just this one time. Otherwise, how else? He convinced himself. As the examination papers were served…
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I have been running series of interviews lately for a home support staff. With my accumulating work load and schedule and with children in a boarding school, I needed some sort of assistance. My agent finally called me last week Friday for a seemingly qualified candidate. As we chatted, I asked a few questions…
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Hmmmmmm…. As the children’s day was wrapping up, I just found myself reminiscing about some of my interesting childhood memories. Talking of memories, I have loads of them to choose from both the good, the bad and the ugly and even the bizarre like I am about to share today hoping we all learn from…
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There are many other ways to help your child develop the skill of grit. And they are as follows; Allow your child to make mistakes, and teach him to accept them. It’s tempting to cushion our children from failure, but doing so only prevents them from learning valuable coping skills. Instead of preventing your child…
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Children in this century are used to getting everything now. These are the days of noodle meals, microwave oven, washing machine, cut vegetables and dressed chicken right from the market, instant poundo, GMOs, chauffer drive to the neighbours, Professor Google, fast internet, fast cars, instant gratification etc. In as much as some of these advancement…
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“Eva, you need to come wash off the toothpaste stain on the wash hand basin” “I already did mom” “Yes, I acknowledge your effort. There’s just a little bit left. I am certain you would have got rid of it if you had observed it too” This conversation could as well have been: Eva! Where…
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The school calls at 1pm to tell Mrs Junaid that her 10yr old son Adam, got into a fight with a boy named Lam at break time. At 3:30pm, Adam comes home. Mom starts the conversation: “How was your day?” “Good. You made me my favourite samosas for break time. Thank you, mom!” “Speaking about…
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I need advice on how to build confidence in my child. He often complains that he doesn’t have friends in school and feels like he doesn’t fit in You are not alone. A lot of parents feel huge concern over what they see as their child’s lack of self-confidence which comes in the way of…
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A very embarrassing moment happened to me whilst my friend was visiting. My toddler son spilled his drink on the floor tiles and I was just about to yell, when my 5yrs old daughter patted my shoulder and said to me, mum Don’t yell! Here is the mop. Just clean it up, don’t yell! I…
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A few days ago, amidst experts like Larry Lawal- with over 35years experience in treatment of mental disorders and emotional challenges in the public and private mental health institutions in the Houston area of Texas, and Dr. Afshana Haque- a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Supervisor (LMFT-S) with a specialization in Neurofeedback and an Assistant…
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Talent, Hardwork & the Holiday When I received this message a few weeks ago, I knew that the time would soon be ripe to share it in this column… and what better time than now that our children are in the holiday mode? Reflect, Retrack, Respond. I will tell you a story about Talent, Hardwork…
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I have been running series of interviews lately for a home support staff. With my accumulating work load and schedule and with children in a boarding school, I needed some sort of assistance. My agent finally called me last week Friday for a seemingly qualified candidate. As we chatted, I asked a few questions…
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“Good girl!” “You got 10/10! That’s my smart boy!” “I love your picture!’ “Good job” “You are awesome!” You’re the best! These comments sound positive but they’re simply external praise, external judgement. What ends up happening is the child being praised continues to perform the behaviour because it pleases the adult. I’m sure you’re quite…
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