Positive Parenting

By Dickson Tumuramye The month of December brings Christmas and New Year's Eve celebrations, marking a time of joy and togetherness for people around the world. For Christians, it's a time to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ and to spend quality time with loved ones, often including visits to family in the villages. As we gather to celebrate, Christmas offers a unique opportunity to strengthen family bonds and foster positive transformation. Let's explore some key ways in which Christmas can strengthen our families. Bonding Christmas celebrations provide a chance for family members to come together to enjoy the day. Whether it's children, their spouses, and their children gathering for a meal, or grandparents having the opportunity to be with all their grandchildren, these moments create a sense of unity and togetherness, promoting familial bonding. Relationships Christmas brings together family members who may not always be close, breaking down barriers and creating...

By Dickson Tumuramye Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow says Melody Beattie, an American author. Gratitude is a virtue of utmost importance for every individual. It enables one to appreciate their entire being, fostering a sense of contentment in the knowledge that they are fearfully and wonderfully made in the image of God.  This profound emotion originates from within and is conveyed through both words and actions, aiding in the cultivation of a positive mindset. Indeed, gratitude can be considered a divine sentiment. Instilling discipline in children from a young age is a crucial endeavor. As the adage goes, charity begins at home, and so does the teaching of gratitude and contentment. Parents play a pivotal role in this process, starting with the introduction of simple phrases such as "thank you," "I am grateful," "you are most welcome," "I am happy for what you have done for me," amon...