Parenting Children with Special Needs

01/23/23 • 56 min

In this week's episode, we had a heart-to-heart, authentic conversation with Dr. Chinenye about parenting children with special needs. She shared her personal experience and her journey after she found out her son has autism. Although our conversation was serious and sensitive, we had lots of laughter. I mean tummy stitches, belly laughs that just made our hearts full.
I have known Dr. Chinenye for over 20 years but I saw a different side of her in this conversation. Her resolve and passion for children with special needs came shining through. On a personal note, I must say how proud I am of her growth and confidence as she navigates parenthood and a challenging career as a doctor. Here are some highlights from the conversation
Childhood memories and funny stories 1:53
Screen addiction is causing attention depletion 7.30
Cocomelon can contribute to speech delay 12.06
I cried when I found out 21.18
The positive possibilities of Autism 28.17
Three sectors in Nigeria that need an overhaul 33.58
It is not your fault 43.16
What you can do 45.08
The role of religious organizations 54.37

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7 Tools to Achieve Success This Year

Do you want to achieve more success in 2023?

Then this episode is for you. I share some of the tools that have made me more productive and successful in achieving my goals.

This is not about new year's resolutions because we all know what the success rate for resolutions is like. It works for some people but for others, it doesn’t. What actually happens is that most people loose their momentum after the first quarter of the year. To ensure this doesn't happen to you, here are tried and tested tools that will help you in achieving success.

1. Start with your mind

2. Create a vision board

3. Find your Tribe and Accountability Partners.

4. Consistency and Discipline

5. Grit

6. Celebrate, Congratulate and Collaborate

7. RestBuy Barki The Brave Here: https://linktr.ee/toyinakanni
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Getting to know Toyin Akanni

In this episode, we turn the mic around and ask questions to our podcast host.
Toyin shares her journey to becoming a published children's book author. She highlights the obstacles and self-doubts, the twist and turns as well as how she navigated her path to this stage.
Remi (The guest host) asked her questions about her writing process and also who her favorite characters are. Overall, this episode is just a peek into an authentic conversation between two friends and two mums.
Toyin's first children's book 'Barki The Brave' is now available on online bookstores worldwide.

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