Awesome Caregivers Early Childhood Academy

Third Term is here!
A good period to consolidate on the previous terms and prepare children well for the next session.
Let us give the children the best headstart.

Come to Awesome Caregivers Early Childhood Academy, kubwa.

You will be glad you did 😊💞

It's a new dawn. A new beginning, a new term. God, I thank You for the grace. The children, their parents and the staff.
We thank You and shall come back with thanksgiving by Your grace and mercy.
Amen

Small strides of excellence
Strong hope of finishing strong.

Saving memories
Career Day 2023

Children learning with puzzles 🧩
Letter puzzle
Map of the world puzzle

Caring for Children: A Mealtime Adventure.

Holiday is Here and I'm feeling gracious ❤️

We all deserve the rest.

Back to my concern: caring for children, the food angle.

Caring for children has many ups and downs, one of the challenges of it is feeding.

But, before that, I want to appreciate God's blessings and provisions and that, in His mercy, He continues to feed us daily. Amen.

That, finding bread will not be hard nor placed in hard places or hands. Amen.

When I consider the hardships around us, I can't help but ponder on the supernatural graces and privileges we are enjoying in our land, especially the children whom by nature of their being have to be worked for and cared for.

What a huge privilege they are yet to comprehend.

The same way, my heart goes to the families that are finding things hard and had fallen into unexpected pits in their bids to get what to eat.
May God comfort their families, make open doors and provisions supplies.

From my experience as a caregiver and one that had experienced hunger before, and taking special note of the prevailing challenges in our land, acutely experienced, and experiencing by all, of course, some families are more hit by it than others, therefore, I am more than intrigued by attitudes of some children to feeding.

In all honesty, the act of feeding children is both a fascinating and challenging journey. Each child approaches food differently: some see it as an exciting treat, while others view hunger as just another passing signal. Then there are those who prefer to be fed or need gentle coaxing to eat, and a few who won’t eat unless entertained or cajoled. Hhhmm!

(May we continue to experience peace and God's provisions. Amen.)

These little personalities can stretch your patience and schedule! For some children, you might have to model eating, feign frustration, even resorting to a playful “angry” tap on your own lap as if preparing to scold them. Others might require negotiations, such as the classic “just a few bites and you can have a snack!” approach.

At times, you find yourself raising your voice (lovingly or feigning anger) to get their attention, convincing them to take a bite of the carefully prepared meal. Even tender babies are pro in this: refusing to take expressed milk of their own mothers o! Because it is not coming directly from their mothers' breasts!
E gbami!

Hhhmm!

Back to the bigger babies, some children are masters of creative avoidance—they might cry, fake a cough, or suddenly become engrossed in pointing at random objects, hoping to distract you.

One memorable child, for example, feigned a cough and pointed at the TV, announcing, “Cartoon!” Her clever ploy was designed to make me look away and forget about her meal. Others might take it further, pretending to gag or even attempting to spit up their food, leaving you torn between laughter and exasperation.
Some actually often do so and that would be the end of that meal till you provide another substitute.

As caregivers, we’ve learned to adapt. For some children, it’s about standing firm: “No snacks until you finish your food.” For others, it’s about compromise, switching to a snack to prevent tears or tantrums. Each child requires a unique blend of wisdom, tolerance, and patience.

That’s why we always encourage parents to lay the groundwork at home. Offer children meals they genuinely enjoy and serve portions they can realistically handle. Remember, a caregiver’s role is to nurture—not to force-feed—and a professional caregiver will always prioritize the child’s well-being.

However, it’s important to acknowledge the reality: not all parents understand the complexities of mealtime battles. Many simply expect results. “I’ve paid for your services, so my child must eat,” they might say, leaving little room for discussion.

As caregivers, we take this responsibility seriously. While we can’t promise miracles, we do our utmost to ensure every child is fed with care, patience, and love. After all, nurturing is at the heart of what we do.

In the end, during mealtime, as much of importance the food is, so is the connection.💖
With humor, flexibility, and an open heart, we embrace the journey— spilled milk, feigned coughs, and all.