{"id":5591,"date":"2014-07-25T17:34:56","date_gmt":"2014-07-25T17:34:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tayosolagbade.com\/sdnuggets\/?p=5591"},"modified":"2014-07-26T04:05:18","modified_gmt":"2014-07-26T04:05:18","slug":"achieve-parenting-success-by-telling-true-stories-hint-about-your-childhood-failures-successes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/tayosolagbade.com\/sdnuggets\/achieve-parenting-success-by-telling-true-stories-hint-about-your-childhood-failures-successes\/","title":{"rendered":"Achieve Parenting Success By Telling True Stories (Hint: About Your Childhood Failures & Successes)"},"content":{"rendered":"

I wrote my new book titled KUKURU DANGER\u2122 for my kids. It's a collection of 4 TRUE stories about my trouble filled years between the ages of 10 and 16. In this article, I explain why I decided to offer it to other children and their parents.<\/p>\n

The book is subtitled \"Adventures (& Misadventures!) of a School Age Child Trying to Make Sense of the World and his purpose in it!\"<\/p>\n

And I end each story in it with tips and insights based on my experiences, and achievements during that time, and since.<\/em><\/p>\n

Stories have a powerful influence on people - regardless of age. Especially true ones...<\/h2>\n

I have been educated and empowered by stories of other people. Important lessons about how to win in life come from studying the mistakes as well as successes of others.<\/p>\n

This knowledge drove me to invest many long hours (waking up at 3\/4 a.m. sometimes, to do my recordings) into finishing the writing of this new book and creating the accompanying resources (the audio narrations).<\/p>\n

You see, since I began spending more time away from my kids (after relocating to Cotonou, from Lagos 15 months ago<\/a>), I've wondered how to continue the real world relevant coaching\/preparation I've been giving them.<\/h3>\n

And so, the above desire was another source of inspiration I tapped into, to finish this new book.<\/p>\n

It occurred to me that apart from entrepreneurship projects I periodically engage them in (e.g. making pineapple peel drinks and cakes which they now sell<\/a>), I could also create learning resources for them to use via self-study.<\/p>\n

That (i.e. self-tutoring) happens to be one of the many useful skills I've been coaching them to develop. <\/strong><\/p>\n

So I began to spend my quiet time, when free from client projects, recalling major episodes of trouble I got into back in my formative years.<\/p>\n

Then I would sit down and record 30 to 45 minute audio clips narrating what transpired in elaborate detail. All the naughty things I did, along with school mates and peers. I left nothing out.<\/p>\n

The ultimate purpose is to give my kids a feel of what my childhood was like, and why\/how my inspiration to live a purpose fill life like I do today, comes from there.<\/p>\n

I'm using an app I found online to create promotional cartoon short story clips based on the book's contents, which will be available for download from my website.<\/p>\n

The photo below is a cartoon version of the original which was\u00a0taken when I was about 8 years. I'll be using this cartoon version on the book's cover.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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This is a cartoon version of an original photo of me, taken when I was about 8 years old. I'll be using this cartoon version on the book's cover.<\/p><\/div>\n

The audio narrations are also ready. Every buyer of the book gets the audio version on an auto run DVD FREE (or via download as MP3).<\/p>\n

Below: Another photo of me...this time more than 3 decades older than I was in the 1st photo above. This 2nd photo was taken this morning (25th July 2014) in Cotonou, Benin Republic at 8.30 a.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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I'd just had a quick meal of spaghetti at my favorite spot on the way to one of the cafes I use.<\/p>\n

And I have 6 of my own kids now. 3 of them between 11 and 15.<\/p>\n

So, my decision to write my book came mainly from thinking of how to share my experiences when I was that age, with them.<\/h3>\n

I felt - from watching their reactions when I told them some of the stories - that we would connect better that way.<\/p>\n

Experience has also taught me that doing this makes it easier to help people. They get to reflect on what they \"learn\" at their own pace.<\/em><\/p>\n

Each of my kids owns an MP3 player with a memory card, that I bought a while back...<\/strong><\/p>\n

They listen to music most times on the devices, despite my warnings \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

But I have also discovered that they do play the MP3 recordings I did of myself saying words in French and translating to English.<\/p>\n

That's\u00a0actually one of the main reasons I bought those things - as part of their preparation to break the into learning the French language, towards joining me here in Cotonou.<\/strong><\/p>\n

When I meet them on my next visit, the MP3 versions of the stories from this new book, will be copied on to each child's memory card, so s\/he can listen and play back at will.<\/p>\n

And each one will also get a copy of the complete book.<\/p>\n

Final Words: I have big plans for my kids - And I feel every parent should have the same for their kids too!<\/h3>\n

I want my kids to make a better success of life than I did at their age. This will better equip them to be more competent in adulthood than they would be without such guidance.<\/p>\n

It is my firm belief that parents need to play such roles in the lives of their kids, especially in today's increasingly wayward world.<\/p>\n

That's why I urge you not to stop at just making sure they get \"formal education\".<\/h3>\n

You need to give them a part of yourself, that will help them find meaning and direction in life.<\/p>\n

It is to help other parents who may wish to do the above, that I decided NOT to limit my book and its audios to my kids.<\/p>\n

Instead, I've chosen to publish it for purchase as a physical\/print book that can be shipped to buyers anywhere in the world. Those who want a digital version in any of the popular formats will also be able to buy it from the same location - my online store i.e So, on Monday 28th July 2014,, I should be announcing the \"release\" (LOL!) of my \"book of 4 true and educative childhood stories\": Kukuru Danger.<\/h3>\n

If you wonder what \"Kukuru Danger\" means, don't worry, the promotional cartoon clips will soon make it known!<\/p>\n

In the meantime, have a great weekend everyone. I know I will!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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