Heart to Heart Matters

Good day wonderful mummy's, You are all welcome to another segment of my blog titled heart to heart matters. I'm especially thankful to God for the gift of life and parenting. I see my children unfolding their uniqueness and potentials daily and I marvel at the wonderful work of God in my care. There is no utter of doubt that parenting isn't child's play but when we consider all the self discovery that occurs after the much dreaded nine months of pregnancy, the unspeakable joy that envelopes you the moment you bring forth, when you hear the tiny winy cry, feel the grabbing of your finger, see the smile on their face while they suck or sleep, then you see them sit, crawl, grab more, stand, walk, blab, talk, shatter, tap you, report, complain, run around and do all those other activities that children love to do so well and more!  Yes oh, a whole lot of transformation/ phase in life occurs and many a times faster than light if I may say.  As they grow, it gets to the stage where they begin to ask so many questions and it beats me when they ask question you dread answering not for lack of having the right answer but because you assume your children are to young to understand the answer you may have. My dear parents, believe me when I say it's always better you answer their questions no matter how silly it may sound than to have them ask your house help, driver or teachers stuff they should learn from you. You ought to encourage your children to feel free around you and you feel free around them too. Being firm is no excuse to be uptight and unapproachable. Let your children see you as their confidant and friend. The way you lay your bed is how you lie on it is a popular saying and as it concerns our relationship with our children, I believe they need us now as much as we will need them in future. Establish a bond that will stand the test of time, create family fun memoirs, traditions and values. Parenting is lots of fun and responsibilities, it's God's gift to you without sorrow... don't spoil what God meant for good by pushing your children away from you all in the name of being busy, this action may back fire! I'm certain many of you will reconsider some of your actions and reactions and do what is right in God's sight and in your children's life for a happier future so help us God.  Till another edition of Heart to Heart matters, I remain yours truly,  Ezinne Adelaja.