Chiedza, Author at Dr Mum

My most painful ‘mom moments’

By Chiedza September 5, 2023Blog

Being a mother is a full-time job, whether you work outside the home or not, biological or foster. It is a mixed bag of emotions; joy, fear, sadness, anxiety and anger. As a mother I have also experienced pain, which can be very subjective. In this post I will share my most painful 'mom moments'.

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Time to start a new learning year

By Chiedza August 23, 2023Blog2 Comments

Summer break is almost over, it's time to start a new learning year. There is so much excitement in our house! Because we enjoyed the experience last academic year, we are doing parent-led homeschooling again.

3 fun ways that help my kids sharpen their memory

By Chiedza August 8, 2023Blog

What any parent would give to have their children have the sharpest of minds! I am definitely one of those parents. In my quest for that prize I have discovered 3 fun ways that help my kids sharpen their memory.

The amazing power of consistency

By Chiedza July 25, 2023Blog

Being consistent is defined as 'marked by harmony, regularity, or steady continuity : free from variation or contradiction' according to the Merriam-Webster dictionary. It is the one key ingredient that is needed…

Little knowledge is dangerous

By Chiedza July 13, 2023Blog1 Comment

Little knowledge is dangerous indeed. This line comes from a poem entitled 'An essay on criticism' written in the 18th century by Alexander Pope. He expresses it as 'A little…

5 homeschooling fears and how to triumph over them

By Chiedza July 6, 2023Blog

People choose to homeschool for different reasons. Although the word 'homeschooling' is enough to fill most people with fear, this venture can be fulfilling. Like most things in life, it's…

When the child becomes the teacher: 4 amazing lessons I have learnt

By Chiedza June 14, 2023Blog

What is normal is for children to learn from us, but oh the amazement and joy when the child becomes the teacher! At times you laugh because you wouldn't except the child to know such a thing. I have had experiences where children, both mine and others', have given me some lessons. Here I share 4 amazing lessons I have learnt.

Whatever you do, choose kindness

By Chiedza May 31, 2023Blog4 Comments

It's easy to hurt children's feelings. And it's also easy to forget about it. They forgive easily and move on, and even come back to you a few minutes later regardless of how you upset them.

Slow doesn’t mean stupid

By Chiedza May 17, 2023Blog5 Comments

Growing up, we would hear folktales from our grandmothers about clever hare and his slow, dull friend tortoise or silly baboon. From these stories, it is apparent we often mistake speed for intelligence; those children who catch on faster being more preferred to the slower ones. But there is a vast difference between speed and intelligence, mostly. Slow doesn't mean stupid.

Self-care: 5 ways that have helped me keep sane

By Chiedza May 3, 2023Blog1 Comment

Being a mum is a job where everyone expects to be taken care of by you. Sure, mums are our 'safe place', no matter how old one gets they still want their mum. However, it can be easy to think of others and forget the most important person: you! Self-care is very crucial so that the rest of the family have the best of you.