Nene's lifestyle

Child care is not a part-time job.

It is not something you switch on when you are in the mood… and switch off when you are tired.

It is a daily calling.

Because children don’t pause their needs.

They don’t say, “Mummy is stressed, let me come back tomorrow.”

They come… again and again… with their questions, their cries, their excitement, their little victories.

And sometimes, it can be overwhelming.

You just want peace and quiet…
but they want to gist.

You want to rest…
but they want to play.

You are thinking about bills…
they are thinking about biscuits.

Two different worlds… under one roof.
But here is the truth—
to that child, you are their whole world.

The way you respond to them today…
is shaping how they will see themselves tomorrow.

When you constantly shout, they shrink.
When you ignore them, they withdraw.
When you listen, they open up.
When you guide them with patience, they grow with confidence.

No child forgets how they were treated.

They may forget what you bought…
but they will never forget how you made them feel.

Child care is in the little corrections—
“Say thank you.”
“Don’t hit.”
“Share with others.”

It is in the little praises—
“Well done.”
“I’m proud of you.”
“You tried.”

And most importantly…
it is in your example.
Because children don’t do what you say.
They do what you do.

If you want a respectful child, show respect.
If you want a kind child, show kindness.
If you want a calm child, check your own reactions.
Raising children will stretch you…
challenge you…
even frustrate you.

But it will also soften you…
teach you…
and reveal parts of you that you didn’t even know existed.

At the end of the day,
you are not just raising a child…

You are raising someone’s future partner,
someone’s future parent,
someone’s future leader.

Do it with intention.

Leaving home

How does one begin to understand this situation?

Keep the baby’s cord clean and dry

She could carry the kitten unlike someone I know 🤩

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