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5 things to do to bond with your kids

Like any relationship, the bond between a parent and child can be made stronger with some habits that can be easily incorporated into your everyday routines. In the present times, the technology which is counted as a blessing is also one negative element that spoils relationships. Therefore, there is a dire need that parents should become smart and use different tactics on handling their kids and developing bonds.

Here are 5 ways to do that easily!

Create a story together

Besides reading a book, I find it really fun to create a story with your child. Or if you love to sing, you could create lyrics to a song together. It’s easier than you think. Kids have a vivid imagination, so explore it as much as you can. By doing this, you can find it a more restful, intimate zone that only you and your child(ren) get to exist in.

Play Together

One of the best ways to bond with your kids is by having fun together. Whether you’re outdoors or indoors, engaging in a playful activity is a lot of fun for kids. Go outside and ride bikes together or kick around a soccer ball. Or grab a fun board game and encourage them to work on their social skills while you have fun.

Listening

Okay, so you may be thinking, “Listening isn’t an activity!” But I would argue that approaching it as such will do wonders for your relationship with your child. Caught up in the daily current of work and responsibility, it can be challenging to truly listen to our children in a way that is beneficial.

Provide them with surprises

To make your child feel happy and show him that you know what he/she likes, you should undoubtedly get surprise gifts sometimes for your child. The surprise could be small chocolate to an outing ticket to an amusement park; make sure you do all of it. When you don’t get surprises, and the child notices his peer group experiencing the same, he certainly feels terrible.

Tap into Their Interests

Part of a child finding themselves is discovering what their likes and dislikes are. A great way to bond with your child is to spend some time exploring their hobbies. If they like to cook, spend an afternoon cooking together. If they like art, spend some time drawing or making things with your child. Carve out some time to learn about their favorite things to do. Support their interests as it helps them grow as an individual.

July 25, 2022
Happy Birthday Maxwell! Photos From My Son’s 6th Birthday Celebration

It’s almost two weeks today and we haven’t gotten over the blast from Maxwell’s birthday celebration.

He had so much fun with his friends on a party themed ‘adventure and extreme fun’. The plan the was to get them physically exhausted and it went down just like we wanted.

I’m so grateful to everyone who turned up to make the day special for us. And to you all for your good wishes.

To the sweetest boy in the world, happy belated birthday! You are truly loved.

November 4, 2021
Physical Distance Doesn’t Have To Mean Emotional Distance

For many of us, the COVID-19 crisis has changed our lives and the way we relate with people around us almost overnight.

We hear this term – social distancing – almost every day as a means of protecting ourselves from getting infected with the virus. But the truth is what we should really practice is physical distancing and not emotionally disentangling ourselves from our friends and loved ones. Yes, we’re keeping the physical distance between us, but that doesn’t mean we can’t still emotionally connect.

Sickness reminds us that we are all each other’s responsibility, but it can be painfully difficult to know how to enact those responsibilities when the physical distance is first and foremost among them. How do we help people when we need to limit physical contact with them? The answer is simple: Let’s focus on reducing physical contact while maintaining—to the extent possible—the social connections that help us thrive and stay healthy.

Small steps can lead to big effects.

Here are some of the ways I’ve been keeping that emotional connection with my loved ones:

Phone Calls; Video Calls; Text messages; If you live in a place where you’re allowed to go outside, meet up with friends for walks or a run. Just remember to keep about two meters (six feet) between each other and avoid shaking hands.

Not only can you emotionally connect during this period, you absolutely should! Check-in regularly on family, older parents, neighbors, friends, or relatives and let them know they are loved and valued.

Amazonians, how have you been connecting with your loved ones emotionally during the pandemic?

May 18, 2020
Throwback Thursday: Uchechi and Agbo Titus Renew The Spark After 20 Wonderful Years In Marriage

Any day is a perfect day to celebrate love!

Today, I’m in the mood for celebrating a unique experience we were privileged to share with Uchechi & Agbo Titus, our guests on Make Me Fabulous Show. After 20 years in marriage, we hosted them to a fabulous time on Episode 3 of Season 2.

It was not just an exciting celebration for them, but a learning moment for me and the entire crew as we thoroughly enjoyed their company.

Catch all the lovely moments from the show below:

May 14, 2020
Forgive Yourself…

All of us make mistakes at times. As humans, we’re imperfect.

We’ve all done things we’re not proud of. However, stewing in remorse isn’t a productive way to cope. As difficult as it may seem, letting go of guilt and shame is a necessary part of moving on from any mistake or embarrassment.

Unfortunately, the decision to feel miserable for the rest of your life can have tragic consequences. And not always in obvious ways. A lot of people struggle with self-condemnation or self-blame because they’ve either done something they feel was wrong and they feel guilty, or because they feel that they’re wrong or defective in some way and they feel a sense of shame. No one can beat us up better than we beat ourselves up.

When we try to forgive ourselves, we’re trying to release something that feels like it is part of us. We’re releasing who we were in the moment that we did whatever it was.

It’s time for you to remind yourself that you’re doing the best you can. I would love for you to let go of the burden you might be carrying around so you can learn how to forgive yourself and start to experience some freedom in your life.

There’s a season for our suffering and regret. We have to have that. But the season ends; the world moves on. And we need to move on with it.

May 12, 2020
Happy Mother’s Day!

I strongly believe that appreciation for any parent should be every day of the year, but, I still love to celebrate moms on this special day.

I am so blessed to be one, and I celebrate all the wonderful and selfless mothers out there! With many countries of the world currently on lockdown, the value of mothers is even more appreciated. I have so much respect for the work that all women and moms do each day.

To those who hope and pray to become mothers, I pray that God grants you your heart’s desire, and to those who have lost children or their own mothers, I pray God gives you the strength and grace to overcome every pain.

To all moms, stepmoms, godmothers, grandmothers, guardians and women out there, your gift to the world is seen, noticed, and appreciated.

Happy Mother’s Day!

May 10, 2020
Photos From My Little Sister’s Wedding!

It was my little sister Chioma‘s wedding a while back and I’m so happy and grateful to God for the journey she’s embarking upon with her wonderful husband. It was truly a joyous day for my family and I’m thankful for everyone who came to celebrate with us and share our joy. You made it truly special.

Big thanks also to all my SL Fabz for your kind and warm wishes. I pray you shall continue to have reasons to celebrate in your homes always.

Please wish my sister now Mrs. Moses, a happy married life!

Photos From My Little Sister’s Wedding!

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July 15, 2019
You Need To See These Adorable Family Photos From MMF Episode 5

The pictures you are about to see are going to make you smile today

While shooting the fifth episode of Make Me Fabulous with Geraldine and Emmanuel, their cute daughter joined us on set and we shared some really adorable moments with her. It was so lovely having her around and I still can’t get over how she took the spotlight in these photos.

Thanks once again to this lovely couple and I pray your home will always be filled with happiness and laughter.

Visit www.nextpagetv.com to watch the video of Episode 4 or CLICK HERE.

September 11, 2018
Love Don’t Cost A Thing!

Sometimes it’s hard to believe the best things in life are free. But the truth is exactly that.

Love don’t cost a thing. And neither do all the other truly important things that matter most in life. Such as Family; Hugs; Positive and creative people; Good health; Just being able to wake up to the sun shining in the morning; Our ability to empathize; Having people who never give up on you; Having good people in life who will lend you a hand…. and much more!

Material possessions are great, but happiness doesn’t come from the items we own. It comes from a child’s giggle or your mom’s cooking. It shows up on a sunny day or seeing your best friend walk down the aisle.

When it comes down to it, the riches in our bank accounts don’t compare to the actual riches we have.

On the Make Me Fabulous show which has been airing on TV for a few weeks now, we have been emphasizing the importance of love. I can’t stress this enough. Love is the foundation, love is key, everything else comes after this.

What are some of the ‘free’ things you really appreciate about your life?

June 15, 2015
5 Cool Ways To Spend Time With Your Family And Enjoy It

One important thing I learnt from hosting the Orekoya’s on the Make Me Fabulous Show Family Edition is that children value quality time spent with their parents much more than their parents realize.

Unfortunately for most parents, the hectic demands of their everyday lives in trying to meet up with the needs of the family disturbs such family time. When parents get back home from work, children are already asleep. The balance is distorted and relationships are affected.

To curb this, here are 5 cool things I think families should do together more often:

Eat Together!
It sounds simple, but lots of families don’t eat their meals together anymore. Members of the same family have different schedules and different meal times which affects this healthy culture. Try eat more meals with your loved ones more often and watch the bond grow stronger.

Homework Help
Helping your child or siblings with their homework assignments is a great way to not only get better grades, but to spend quality time together.

Quiet Time
In many homes where the entire family says their prayers together, you find a stronger bond between the siblings and a greater sense of respect among the family members.

Sports & Games
Shouting, laughing, winning – these are just a few things that will happen when members of the same family play together. There’s nothing like a little friendly competition to find out what tricks your family members may have up their sleeves.

Read Together
Kids love stories, whether you’ve made them up or are reading a book. Reading to your child at the end of the day provides excellent bonding. Many families find that bedtime is the only chance they have to catch up with the goings-on in their children’s lives.

How do you ensure you spend quality time with your family despite your busy schedule?

June 9, 2015