Mercy KamburaOne day, your little boy or girl will be a colleague, a boss, or a partner. How confident are you in their ability to navigate the world, feeling secure in their emotions? Raising engineers and successful entrepreneurs is superb, but raising emotionally secure children is even more rewarding. Emotionally secure kids are more resilient, empathetic,…
Mercy KamburaDespite what some might think, motherhood doesn’t come with an expiration date. I had my third baby at 38, 9 years after my first. Pregnancy was a whole ordeal altogether, with a lot of anxiety fueled by Dr. Google on the dangers of being “old” and pregnant, but this phase of motherhood has pleasantly surprised…
Mercy KamburaRaising a child might seem simple until they start talking, and you realize that your “little bundle of joy” is becoming a lively and a little mischievous character. Instilling good manners can slip through the cracks as we try to cut perfect sandwich squares and make the kids eat broccoli. The worst part about ill-mannered…
Self-love and self-care aren’t often at the top of the to-do list for busy moms, professionals, and students. In particular, most moms do their best to be there for their kids, unfortunately, even to the detriment of their own well-being. But the truth is, taking care of yourself is just as important as taking care…
Mercy KamburaAsk any parent what their greatest challenge is, and managing screen time likely ranks high on the list. With continued advances in technology and constant access to screens, parents struggle to balance allowing their children to use devices for educational purposes and limiting overall screen time. This issue is especially prevalent today, as more and…
Mercy KamburaCuriosity is a wonderful trait in kids, and what better way to fuel their inquisitive minds than with some fascinating, fun facts? From animal behavior quirks to human anatomy oddities, each fact is a chance to learn something new and exciting. Fun facts are not just entertaining—they’re educational, too. They encourage kids to ask questions,…