Hey there. Thanks for passing by. I have said a time and again that parenting is hard and lonely. It’s constant, demanding and hard to be fully prepared for. We are always confused on what to do, how to do it and even when to do it. To make the matters worse, our children grow up so fast and before you know it, they are over to the next stage. Just when you have hacked breastfeeding….weaning comes up....then you are at cross roads not knowing what to feed, when to feed and how to feed. Is it puree to mashed or is baby led weaning better. Then the first days of feeding you start dealing with allergies….once in a while likelihood of chocking…eczema trigger in…weight loss…after the first birthday you start toddler feeding drama. It’s so much….motherhood is indeed a full time job and the only job that you will never retire from. But who train you on how to handle all these challenges every day. Just imagine of the number of years and money that you have spent in school to be able to do the job you are currently doing. How much resources does your employer invest in training you to be a better worker? How comes we don’t take parenting seriously.
With all these crazy thing happening to your life, you forget to take care of yourself. You start gaining weight in all the wrong places, kids keep you busy and you hardly have time to exercise and one day you look into the mirror and hate the reflection of you. Then before you know it, your kids start misbehaving and you don’t know how to discipline them with love and affection. You either become too strict or very permissive. You feel as a failure and terrible mother. You sink into depression especially when social media shows other parents perfect life. Wow Mom is here to tell you that you are not alone. And you need to meet with your tribe! A group of moms who embrace each other without judging. A group of moms who focus on your wellbeing. A group of moms where you feel understood and accepted as you are despite your circumstance. A group of moms who have seen, done and experienced it all and are not afraid to share their stories. A group of moms that is ready to equip you with skills that will help you journey smoothly in parenthood. Join us on 30th November 2019 as we focus on you and yours. Register here
During this Wow Mom Meet Up, We are bring industry best professionals to guide you on the following topics:
- Baby weaning and nutrition (0-5 years)- Malnutrition is a great public health problem in Kenya. It is the single greatest contributor to child mortality at 53%. Nearly 30% of Kenya’s children are under nourished with 26% stunted. About 1 in 10 children are obese/overweight. The affected children will never reach their full physical and mental potential. Although malnutrition indicators are improving, it is estimated that from 2010–2030 under nutrition will cost Kenya approximately US$38.3 billion in GDP due to losses in workforce productivity. Malnutrition is avoidable and preventable. By employing good feeding practices such as: Exclusive breastfeeding complementary feeding during a child’s first two years of life the situation can be reversed. This session will be facilitated by a nutritionist from Lishe Living to equip you with correct information, skills and expert’s knowledge on feeding your baby.
- Health and fitness for moms- They say, self-care is a necessity and not an option. How do you take care of yourself when you are always taking care of other? Motherhood transforms our bodies and it’s hard to embrace our new selves. We often gain weight, hate our looks, feel unattractive, lose self-esteem and even sink into depression. We want to bring that girl back! Our Health coach from Lishe Living will rekindle that fire in you by training us on eating right and exercising well for that healthy physical, mental and emotional stable mom.
- Hand on first Aid Training- They say, Home is where the heart is. So is Hurt! Most accidents happen at home. They happen anytime and can be caused by anything that you use at home. Studies have shown that 8 of 10 parents do not know basic first aid. When accidents/ emergency happen, First Aid can be the only factor between life and death. This session will be facilitated by St John Ambulance to equip you with the knowledge, skills and confidence to care for their children should they face an emergency.
- A guide to modern parenting- We believe that every parent is an expert on their own child. Having said that, there may be times when, as a parent, we feel stuck with a particular issue. It is at these times, when it can be really beneficial to have someone with knowledge and experience to take an objective view of the situation and to offer guidance towards solutions. This session will be facilitated by a professional counselor that aims to offer gentle, evidence-based information and support tailored to the needs of the individual parent and child. This will include: Toddler parenting, preparing your child for school/education, Talent identification and support, Teenage parenting, Sex education to teens, Peer pressure management.
So much to learn. You don’t want to miss any of these sessions. Register here right now and book your slot. The event is on 3oth November 2019 to held at St John Ambulance offices along Parliament road in Nairobi starting from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Snacks will be provided. Charges are Ksh 1000 per mom payable via MPESA to 0718974434. Invite a friend. I can’t wait to see you then. With lots of love! Shiru Wow Mom
