Through you allow me address parents or any other persons that have little children in their care.

Whether you have children already or you are just planning to get them, you can still chew on this.

In life we all treasure and love gifts, may be you don’t but I for one do. Now children are a gift that comes from God, meaning that they are to be treasured, loved, cherished, esteemed and taken care of.

In my neighborhood I have heard parents calling their children all sorts of bad names because of the mistakes the little ones do.

Fellow parents, remember that the words that we speak to those little boys/girls are of impact either to the positive or to the negative.

Have you used bad words against you younger ones? It’s high time we changed the way we address little ones in our care. Be an encourager not a discourager, a motivator, an inspiration. Speak words that build up their lives and propel them to the next level.

Even when they go wrong, it’s good to let them know that they have done wrong but the way we do it matters. Let the rebuke be done in love and with love.

Remember that the power of life and death are in you mouth and if so, does your mouth give life to your children or the reverse is true.

We are getting to the end of the year, call those children that are under your care and make an end off year address to them, tell them where they have done wrong and how you want them to change but also show gratitude for their efforts and input.

This would also be good time to let them know that you believe in them and that they can make it in life. Challenge them to face life squarely, assure them of your support at all times and be available for them when they need you.

My wish for you all is that you live happily in the New Year.

Kigali