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What children need from us as parents, guardians, caregivers
Children need and thrive well in a home environment where there is love, warmth and security.
How comfortable is your child at home? Is he/she a happy child? Does he/she love his home environment and enjoys being at home often if he/she has no school engagements or other social events outside that demands his/her attendance.
Is she extremely proud inviting his/her peers/friends home? If the responses to these few questions are in the affirmative then it is encouraging.
It also implies that you are also doing something right to make them comfortable. It is better for them to have their peers come over whiles you still keep a vigilant watch over them under your very nose than for them to always spend time outside.
How do children define love? / What are children’s understanding of love?
Even though we are much more experienced and fully grown adults, one thing we should never lose sight of is that our dear little ones observe us a lot and see through us. They know parents who genuinely care for them and their welfare by various measures.
To majority of them, love means providing them with their basic needs such as food and by this, it should be a delicious and of course a nutritious one! Children can simply tell how discriminatory you are by the disparity in the kind of meal you serve them or just by the mere size of the protein you serve them as compared to the other sibling (who might be your own biological or a favourite one), especially when that one has been a torn in your flesh.
However, as difficult as it is, he/ she is rather the one you should serve the largest piece! For all you know that simple act might be what will turn him/her around.
Also, how promptly you attend to their health care needs, providing and following up on their education, providing them clothes, allowing them time to play, being involved in their lives despite your busy schedule by attending their events and taking them out occasionally, protecting them from danger, harm or hurt, so in effect ensuring that they are secured, and above all correcting them in love among others show them how much you love them.
As parents and guardians we have a crucial role to play in our young ones’ lives with regard to their growth, development and conduct.
It is evident that in cases where parents have been actively involved in their children’s lives and education to a core, the children have been regular at school, made progress in their school work, and are inspired and confident.
Indeed what will it profit a man to acquire all the wealth, busy his/her whole life time and lose the very valuable person you cherish the most and toiled for? So let us strive to give our young ones our very best! Watch out for the subsequent publications on the continuation of our young one’s perspective on what love means to them as stated about!
President John Dramani Mahama has visited the Akosombo Dam to assess the impact of a fire incident at a substation operated by the Ghana Grid Company.
The fire is reported to have caused the loss of more than 1,000 megawatts from the national power grid, affecting electricity supply in parts of the country.
During the visit, he inspected ongoing restoration works and received briefings from engineers on efforts to restore power. He commended them for what he described as a swift and professional response to the situation.
According to him, the government remains committed to restoring stable electricity supply as quickly as possible.
He added that steps are also being taken to strengthen the resilience of Ghana’s energy infrastructure to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The Ghana Grid Company has not yet provided a detailed timeline for full restoration, but work is ongoing to bring affected systems back on stream.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Ghana’s Finance Minister, Cassiel Ato Forson, says he and his deputy have publicly filed their annual tax returns to demonstrate leadership and encourage compliance among citizens.
In a facebook post, he explained that the move was meant to show that public officials must lead by example when it comes to fulfilling civic duties.
“Leadership must be demonstrated, not declared,” he said.
He commended Ghanaian taxpayers for their continued contribution to national development, noting that tax compliance plays a key role in sustaining government activities.
According to him, paying taxes is both a legal and moral responsibility. He stressed that all citizens, including public officials, professionals, and businesses, are equal before the law and must meet their tax obligations.
He added that tax revenue is essential for funding key sectors such as education, healthcare, infrastructure, and security.
The minister praised the Ghana Revenue Authority for its work, especially during the ongoing Tax and Good Governance Month in April. He said the initiative helps to educate the public and promote voluntary compliance.
He urged the authority to intensify public education and continue reforms aimed at simplifying tax processes, reducing compliance costs, and improving transparency.
He further encouraged individuals and businesses that are yet to file their returns to do so promptly, adding that support systems and digital platforms are available to assist them.
He said building a strong tax culture would strengthen the country’s economy, improve accountability, and promote fairness in society.
By: Jacob Aggrey
