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Uzazi PodcastUZAZI #25 The Roles of ParentsParenting is an intricate combination of behaviours that individually and jointly combine to impact outcomes for children. parenting primarily seeks to influence, teach and control children. Parents were thought to play twin roles in helping children develop: nurturing children, and providing structure
Jaki is an ICF credentialed Life Coach who uses the Goal Achievement approach. She helps clients achieve their life goals, including career, academic and parenting goals. Contact her on jaki@lifeskillscoaching.co.ke to know more about how she helps parents achieve their goals.2020-08-0600 min
Uzazi PodcastUZAZI #25 The Roles of ParentsParenting is an intricate combination of behaviours that individually and jointly combine to impact outcomes for children. parenting primarily seeks to influence, teach and control children. Parents were thought to play twin roles in helping children develop: nurturing children, and providing structure Jaki is an ICF credentialed Life Coach who uses the Goal Achievement approach. She helps clients achieve their life goals, including career, academic and parenting goals. Contact her on jaki@lifeskillscoaching.co.ke to know more about how she helps parents achieve their goals. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2020-08-0618 min
Uzazi PodcastUzazi #24 Parenting Adult ChildrenIn Kenya we are observing more and more children leaving home later - in their late twenties and beyond. This is partially driven by the amount of time taken to finish school and properly establish oneself financially. But how do parents relate with children who are legally adult, but still live at home? Catherine Waiyaki shares her experience as a young parent and how it drove her to invest in learning and later helping others learn, how to parent effectively. She shares practical wisdom to help you navigate the years when your child is no longer a child.
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Uzazi PodcastUzazi #24 Parenting Adult ChildrenIn Kenya we are observing more and more children leaving home later - in their late twenties and beyond. This is partially driven by the amount of time taken to finish school and properly establish oneself financially. But how do parents relate with children who are legally adult, but still live at home? Catherine Waiyaki shares her experience as a young parent and how it drove her to invest in learning and later helping others learn, how to parent effectively. She shares practical wisdom to help you navigate the years when your child is no longer a child.2020-07-1527 minUzazi PodcastBreaking The Cycle: Choosing to Break Away from Negative Parenting ExperiencesWe first learn how to parent from how we were parented. In this podcast Lillian talks about the sense of not belonging that plagued her for years because her parents couldn't be with her from a young age. She speaks of the lessons she learnt about her it affected her approach to disciplining her own child, and reflects on the lessons she learnt ob how to do it differently.You can find Lillian here: https://www.facebook.com/lillian.ndambuki See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2020-07-0843 minUzazi PodcastBreaking The Cycle: Choosing to Break Away from Negative Parenting ExperiencesWe first learn how to parent from how we were parented. In this podcast Lillian talks about the sense of not belonging that plagued her for years because her parents couldn't be with her from a young age. She speaks of the lessons she learnt about her it affected her approach to disciplining her own child, and reflects on the lessons she learnt ob how to do it differently.
You can find Lillian here: https://www.facebook.com/lillian.ndambuki
2020-07-0800 minUzazi PodcastFamily Mental Health during COVID-19 pandemicRestrictions have been introduced to manage the spread of Coronavirus. These restrictions have led to anxiety and stress. Counsellor and Teen Therapist speaks about the impact of the restrictions on family mental health, and makes suggestions about what families can do to mitigate this. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2020-05-0638 minUzazi PodcastFamily Mental Health during COVID-19 pandemicRestrictions have been introduced to manage the spread of Coronavirus. These restrictions have led to anxiety and stress. Counsellor and Teen Therapist speaks about the impact of the restrictions on family mental health, and makes suggestions about what families can do to mitigate this.2020-05-0600 min
Uzazi PodcastUzazi #20 Get rid of the small things that add up to make big obstaclesParents are never just parents, or only parents. They are also running a business, or working a job. They are siblings and caregivers to their parents. They are neighbours and team members somewhere. Their lives are full of action. That's why they cannot afford to spend time trying to kill a mosquito rather than sleeping and rejuvenating themselves for the next meaningful activity.
Today's podcast talks about the little things that add up to big things and so take us away from the meaningful work we do as parents.
Jaki is an ICF credentialed Life...2019-11-0400 min
Uzazi PodcastUzazi #20 Get rid of the small things that add up to make big obstaclesParents are never just parents, or only parents. They are also running a business, or working a job. They are siblings and caregivers to their parents. They are neighbours and team members somewhere. Their lives are full of action. That's why they cannot afford to spend time trying to kill a mosquito rather than sleeping and rejuvenating themselves for the next meaningful activity.Today's podcast talks about the little things that add up to big things and so take us away from the meaningful work we do as parents.Jaki is an ICF credentialed Life...2019-11-0413 minUzazi PodcastUzazi #19 Inspiration from Eliud KipchogeEliud Kipchoge's sub 2 hour marathon run has gone into the history books. While parenting is not a race, there are parallels and lessons that we can draw from Kipchoge's run. Vision, focus , preparation, support, pace setters, and, most importantly, running the race. Today's podcast draws inspiration from this event.
Jaki is an ICF credentialed Life Coach who uses the Goal Achievement approach. She helps clients achieve their life goals, including career, academic and parenting goals. Contact her on jaki@lifeskillscoaching.co.ke to know more about how she helps parents achieve their goals.
2019-10-2200 min
Uzazi PodcastUzazi #19 Inspiration from Eliud KipchogeEliud Kipchoge's sub 2 hour marathon run has gone into the history books. While parenting is not a race, there are parallels and lessons that we can draw from Kipchoge's run. Vision, focus , preparation, support, pace setters, and, most importantly, running the race. Today's podcast draws inspiration from this event.Jaki is an ICF credentialed Life Coach who uses the Goal Achievement approach. She helps clients achieve their life goals, including career, academic and parenting goals. Contact her on jaki@lifeskillscoaching.co.ke to know more about how she helps parents achieve their goals. 2019-10-2210 minUzazi PodcastUzazi #18 It's the long holiday!While children cheer for the long holiday, parents are groaning. What will you do with the children for two months at home? Well, there are plenty of things to choose from. Just remember that downtime is important for them, and the holidays present a great opportunity for you to help them learn how to self manage.Jaki is an ICF credentialed Life Coach who uses the Goal Achievement approach. She helps clients achieve their life goals, including career, academic and parenting goals. Contact her on jaki@lifeskillscoaching.co.ke to know more about how she helps parents...2019-10-1413 minUzazi PodcastUzazi #18 It's the long holiday!While children cheer for the long holiday, parents are groaning. What will you do with the children for two months at home? Well, there are plenty of things to choose from. Just remember that downtime is important for them, and the holidays present a great opportunity for you to help them learn how to self manage.
Jaki is an ICF credentialed Life Coach who uses the Goal Achievement approach. She helps clients achieve their life goals, including career, academic and parenting goals. Contact her on jaki@lifeskillscoaching.co.ke to know more about how she helps parents...2019-10-1400 min
Uzazi PodcastUzazi #17 Care for Elderly parentsLife is, after all, a cycle. To be human is to be dependent. This isn't a weakness but a necessary condition of being alive - Nicci Gerrard. How true, especially for the elderly. What is your child learning from you about care for the elderly? Old people get slow, forgetful and more and more needy as physical strength reduces, and, in some cases, their mental alertness reduces. How do you treat your aging parents? Jaki is an ICF credentialed Life Coach who uses the Goal Achievement approach. She helps clients achieve their life goals, including car...2019-09-2305 minUzazi PodcastUzazi #17 Care for Elderly parentsLife is, after all, a cycle. To be human is to be dependent. This isn't a weakness but a necessary condition of being alive - Nicci Gerrard. How true, especially for the elderly.
What is your child learning from you about care for the elderly? Old people get slow, forgetful and more and more needy as physical strength reduces, and, in some cases, their mental alertness reduces. How do you treat your aging parents?
Jaki is an ICF credentialed Life Coach who uses the Goal Achievement approach. She helps clients achieve their life goals, including car...2019-09-2300 min
Uzazi PodcastUzazi #16 Rewrite your story change your lifeWhen the stakes are high we default to a certain way of making decisions. You can observe this way, identify patterns and discover the story behind that behaviour. That means you can rewrite that story. What is the systemic story that drives your parenting decisions? How are you writing your children's story? Today's episode reflects on where our stories come from, and how we can change the influence they have on our actions.Jaki is an ICF credentialed Life Coach who uses the Goal Achievement approach. She helps clients achieve their life goals, including career, academic and...2019-08-2730 minUzazi PodcastUzazi #16 Rewrite your story change your lifeWhen the stakes are high we default to a certain way of making decisions. You can observe this way, identify patterns and discover the story behind that behaviour. That means you can rewrite that story. What is the systemic story that drives your parenting decisions? How are you writing your children's story? Today's episode reflects on where our stories come from, and how we can change the influence they have on our actions.
Jaki is an ICF credentialed Life Coach who uses the Goal Achievement approach. She helps clients achieve their life goals, including career, academic and...2019-08-2700 min
Uzazi PodcastUzazi #15 Sexual Assault and Molestation of MinorsIf instinct tells you something is going on with your child, believe it. And believe your child if they tell you that someone makes them uncomfortable, or touches them inappropriately. When minors are sexually assaulted parents need to be courageous, to support and protect their child. In this podcast Dr. Jane Wasike Siminyu talks about some practica things you can do to protect your child from sexual molestation, and what to do in case it happens.Jaki is an ICF credentialed Life Coach who uses the Goal Achievement approach. She helps clients achieve their life g...2019-08-1915 minUzazi PodcastUzazi #15 Sexual Assault and Molestation of MinorsIf instinct tells you something is going on with your child, believe it. And believe your child if they tell you that someone makes them uncomfortable, or touches them inappropriately. When minors are sexually assaulted parents need to be courageous, to support and protect their child.
In this podcast Dr. Jane Wasike Siminyu talks about some practica things you can do to protect your child from sexual molestation, and what to do in case it happens.
Jaki is an ICF credentialed Life Coach who uses the Goal Achievement approach. She helps clients achieve their life g...2019-08-1900 min
Uzazi PodcastUzazi #14 Teaching your children about moneyAs early as age 3, children can start learning financial management. Prepare a shopping list, take them to the market with you to demonstrate planning. By age 6, they can learn how to save, and begin to practice delayed gratification as they wait to build up enough funds to pay for something they want. What financial habits and values are you teaching your child?Jaki is an ICF credentialed Life Coach who uses the Goal Achievement approach. She helps clients achieve their life goals, including career, academic and parenting goals. Contact her on jaki@lifeskillscoaching.co.ke to know...2019-08-1208 minUzazi PodcastUzazi #14 Teaching your children about moneyAs early as age 3, children can start learning financial management. Prepare a shopping list, take them to the market with you to demonstrate planning. By age 6, they can learn how to save, and begin to practice delayed gratification as they wait to build up enough funds to pay for something they want. What financial habits and values are you teaching your child?
Jaki is an ICF credentialed Life Coach who uses the Goal Achievement approach. She helps clients achieve their life goals, including career, academic and parenting goals. Contact her on jaki@lifeskillscoaching.co.ke to know...2019-08-1200 min
Uzazi PodcastUzazi #2 Dont let fear get in the way I think most people know at some level or other that setting goals can help them achieve success. Knowing how doesn’t translate to doing though. Mostly, though, setting and achieving goals is fearsome because it implies accountability. Once you set a goal you are saying to yourself that its up to you to achieve that goal, and that can be frightening. If today you tell yourself that your vison for your child is bigger than your fear of failure you have already made a big stride in the right direction.Jaki Wasike-Sihanya is a Goal...2019-08-0506 minUzazi PodcastUzazi #2 Dont let fear get in the way
I think most people know at some level or other that setting goals can help them achieve success. Knowing how doesn’t translate to doing though. Mostly, though, setting and achieving goals is fearsome because it implies accountability. Once you set a goal you are saying to yourself that its up to you to achieve that goal, and that can be frightening. If today you tell yourself that your vison for your child is bigger than your fear of failure you have already made a big stride in the right direction.
Jaki Wasike-Sihanya is a Goal...2019-08-0500 minUzazi PodcastUzazi #13 Rules about rules for your children part 2Rules should be necessary, fair, clear and enforceable. If it meets the first three but is not enforceable, think about having a guideline instead. Also consider the frequency and intensity or impact of the problem behaviour you are trying to address. Don't create rules for everything.
Jaki is an ICF credentialed Associate Certified Coach who uses the Goal Achievement approach. She helps clients achieve their life goals, including career, academic and parenting goals. Contact her on jaki@lifeskillscoaching.co.ke to know more about how she helps parents achieve their goals.
2019-07-2900 min
Uzazi PodcastUzazi #13 Rules about rules for your children part 2Rules should be necessary, fair, clear and enforceable. If it meets the first three but is not enforceable, think about having a guideline instead. Also consider the frequency and intensity or impact of the problem behaviour you are trying to address. Don't create rules for everything. Jaki is an ICF credentialed Associate Certified Coach who uses the Goal Achievement approach. She helps clients achieve their life goals, including career, academic and parenting goals. Contact her on jaki@lifeskillscoaching.co.ke to know more about how she helps parents achieve their goals. See...2019-07-2914 minUzazi PodcastUzazi #12 Rules about rules for your children part 1Rules establish a firm foundation for a discipline plan, A good rule is not a hope, an expectation or a demand. It clearly states what behaviour or action is required, and outlines the consequences of not observing the rule.
Jaki is an ICF credentialed Life Coach who uses the Goal Achievement approach. She helps clients achieve their life goals, including career, academic and parenting goals. Contact her on jaki@lifeskillscoaching.co.ke to know more about how she helps parents achieve their goals.2019-07-2200 minUzazi PodcastUzazi #12 Rules about rules for your children part 1Rules establish a firm foundation for a discipline plan, A good rule is not a hope, an expectation or a demand. It clearly states what behaviour or action is required, and outlines the consequences of not observing the rule.Jaki is an ICF credentialed Life Coach who uses the Goal Achievement approach. She helps clients achieve their life goals, including career, academic and parenting goals. Contact her on jaki@lifeskillscoaching.co.ke to know more about how she helps parents achieve their goals. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2019-07-2215 minUzazi PodcastUzazi #11 Heal the Wound or you will bleed on your ChildFor you to bleed on someone they must be close. Who gets closer to you than your children?Wounds can be physical, external and visible, or physical, internal and invisible. They could also be emotional, and more difficult to put a finger on.
Many wounds need a helping hand to clean and close. And if you have been carrying one around for many years, it probably needs more help to clean and close. So why not reach out, and get that bleeding to stop? It will help your child, but the greatest beneficiary is you.
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Uzazi PodcastUzazi #11 Heal the Wound or you will bleed on your ChildFor you to bleed on someone they must be close. Who gets closer to you than your children? Wounds can be physical, external and visible, or physical, internal and invisible. They could also be emotional, and more difficult to put a finger on.Many wounds need a helping hand to clean and close. And if you have been carrying one around for many years, it probably needs more help to clean and close. So why not reach out, and get that bleeding to stop? It will help your child, but the greatest beneficiary is you. 2019-07-1508 minUzazi PodcastUzazi #10 QuestionsQuestions are children’s way of understanding the world around them. The questions your children ask can give you insight into their fears, challenges, and developmental understanding. They can also spark great conversations that build trust. If you are struggling with answering your children’s questions reflect on what the root cause is. Children’s questions can trigger feelings of helplessness or low self esteem if that was your experience growing up.
Jaki is a Goal Achievement Coach with an Associate Certified Credential (ACC) from the International Coach Federation. She helps clients achieve their life goals...2019-07-0800 minUzazi PodcastUzazi #10 QuestionsQuestions are children’s way of understanding the world around them. The questions your children ask can give you insight into their fears, challenges, and developmental understanding. They can also spark great conversations that build trust. If you are struggling with answering your children’s questions reflect on what the root cause is. Children’s questions can trigger feelings of helplessness or low self esteem if that was your experience growing up. Jaki is a Goal Achievement Coach with an Associate Certified Credential (ACC) from the International Coach Federation. She helps clients achieve their life goals...2019-07-0812 minUzazi Podcastuzazi #9 Twos and TeensThe distancing that is necessary for independence and autonomy to develop for Twos and Teens can be painful. Just when your kids are pushing you away the hardest is when it is most important for you to reassure them that you aren’t going anywhere. It isn’t easy, and, often, you’re feeling hurt, scared and helpless too. And sometimes, the behaviour of your twos and teens sets off triggers that result in your own ‘bad behaviour’.
Jaki is a Goal Achievement Coach with an Associate Certified Credential (ACC) from the International Coach Federation. She helps clients achieve...2019-07-0100 min
Uzazi Podcastuzazi #9 Twos and TeensThe distancing that is necessary for independence and autonomy to develop for Twos and Teens can be painful. Just when your kids are pushing you away the hardest is when it is most important for you to reassure them that you aren’t going anywhere. It isn’t easy, and, often, you’re feeling hurt, scared and helpless too. And sometimes, the behaviour of your twos and teens sets off triggers that result in your own ‘bad behaviour’. Jaki is a Goal Achievement Coach with an Associate Certified Credential (ACC) from the International Coach Federation. She helps clients achieve...2019-07-0110 minUzazi PodcastUzazi #8 FailureThere are many stories of people who tried and failed many times before they succeeded beyond their wildest dreams. Such stories are powerful for encouraging your child. Still, the most powerful hero or heroine is yourself, and your example of triumph over failure.
Jaki is a Goal Achievement Coach with an Associate Certified Credential (ACC) from the International Coach Federation. She helps clients achieve their life goals, including career, academic and parenting goals. Contact her on jaki@lifeskillscoaching.co.ke to know more about how she helps parents achieve their goals.2019-06-2400 minUzazi PodcastUzazi #8 FailureThere are many stories of people who tried and failed many times before they succeeded beyond their wildest dreams. Such stories are powerful for encouraging your child. Still, the most powerful hero or heroine is yourself, and your example of triumph over failure.Jaki is a Goal Achievement Coach with an Associate Certified Credential (ACC) from the International Coach Federation. She helps clients achieve their life goals, including career, academic and parenting goals. Contact her on jaki@lifeskillscoaching.co.ke to know more about how she helps parents achieve their goals. See acast.com...2019-06-2408 minUzazi PodcastUzazi #7 TriggerOur triggers are usually rooted in experiences we had as children, and which experiences we could not deal with sufficiently at that time. Many things that parents do, and which can lead to undesirable consequences for their children, are reactions to triggers. Identify those triggers and you could stop certain unintended behaviours.
Jaki is a Goal Achievement Coach with an Associate Certified Credential (ACC) from the International Coach Federation. She helps clients achieve their life goals, including career, academic and parenting goals. Email jaki@lifeskillscoaching.co.ke
2019-06-1700 min
Uzazi PodcastUzazi #7 TriggerOur triggers are usually rooted in experiences we had as children, and which experiences we could not deal with sufficiently at that time. Many things that parents do, and which can lead to undesirable consequences for their children, are reactions to triggers. Identify those triggers and you could stop certain unintended behaviours.Jaki is a Goal Achievement Coach with an Associate Certified Credential (ACC) from the International Coach Federation. She helps clients achieve their life goals, including career, academic and parenting goals. Email jaki@lifeskillscoaching.co.ke See acast.com/privacy for priv...2019-06-1710 min
Uzazi PodcastUzazi #6 DeceptionsHonesty appears on the list of qualities that parents desire in the children they are raising, yet many parents lie easily and often about small things and big ones. Jaki is a Goal Achievement Coach. She helps her clients achieve their life goals, including parenting, career, and academic goals. She can be reached by email: jaki@lifeskillscoaching.co.ke See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2019-06-1008 minUzazi PodcastUzazi #6 DeceptionsHonesty appears on the list of qualities that parents desire in the children they are raising, yet many parents lie easily and often about small things and big ones.
Jaki is a Goal Achievement Coach. She helps her clients achieve their life goals, including parenting, career, and academic goals. She can be reached by email: jaki@lifeskillscoaching.co.ke2019-06-1000 min
Uzazi PodcastUzazi #5 Protection TrapYour primary role, parent, is to provide and allow opportunities for learning, not to stop your child from making mistakes.Jaki coaches people to achieve their goals in life. email jaki@lifeskillscoaching.co.ke to know. more See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2019-06-0310 minUzazi PodcastUzazi #5 Protection TrapYour primary role, parent, is to provide and allow opportunities for learning, not to stop your child from making mistakes.
Jaki coaches people to achieve their goals in life. email jaki@lifeskillscoaching.co.ke to know. more2019-06-0300 min
Uzazi PodcastUzazi #4 In the Principal's OfficeJojo has been sneaking out of school to buy cigarettes. He has been caught twice, and because this is the third time his parents have been asked to come see the Principal.Jaki coach's people to achieve their life goals. email jaki@lifeskillscoaching.co.ke See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2019-05-2709 minUzazi PodcastUzazi #4 In the Principal's OfficeJojo has been sneaking out of school to buy cigarettes. He has been caught twice, and because this is the third time his parents have been asked to come see the Principal.
Jaki coach's people to achieve their life goals. email jaki@lifeskillscoaching.co.ke
2019-05-2700 min
Uzazi PodcastFour Steps to Parenting IntentionallyFour steps to becoming more intentional as a parent are 1) notice what you do and how it makes you and your child feel. 2) Seek the patterns in what you notice 3) break up the patterns if they are not having the desired impact or outcomes, and 4) build new ones that will.Let me know how this exercise goes for you. my email address is jaki@lifeskillscoaching.co.ke See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2019-05-2010 minUzazi PodcastFour Steps to Parenting IntentionallyFour steps to becoming more intentional as a parent are 1) notice what you do and how it makes you and your child feel. 2) Seek the patterns in what you notice 3) break up the patterns if they are not having the desired impact or outcomes, and 4) build new ones that will.
Let me know how this exercise goes for you. my email address is jaki@lifeskillscoaching.co.ke
2019-05-2000 minUzazi PodcastUzazi #1 Begin with a Vision to raise a child with effective life skills
Jaki Wasike-Sihanya is a Goal Achievement Coach. She holds an Associate Certified Credential (ACC) from the International Coach Federation. She can be reached by email: jaki@lifeskillscoaching.co.ke2019-05-0700 min
Uzazi PodcastUzazi #1 Begin with a Vision to raise a child with effective life skills Jaki Wasike-Sihanya is a Goal Achievement Coach. She holds an Associate Certified Credential (ACC) from the International Coach Federation. She can be reached by email: jaki@lifeskillscoaching.co.ke See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2019-05-0707 min