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Don’t replace human interaction with cartoons – Paediatrician
Dr. Seyram Wordui
Parents who want to help their children communicate well should rather stimulate them to talk as often as possible than resorting to making them watch cartoons.
This advice comes at a time when many parents are of the conviction that, watching cartoons help children to learn to talk fast which has encouraged many to buy electronic devices such as television sets, tablets and cell phones for their children to facilitate that.
But, a Paediatrician and Chief Executive Officer of Babychildandco, Dr. SeyramWordui, in an interview with The Spectator on Monday said parents should interact more with their children than rely on electronic devices as she had observed.
She said human interaction should not replace cartoons but efforts should be made by parents and guardians to engage the children in communication even after watching the cartoons.
Dr. Wordui whose organisation offers parenting guidance and support to parents online said “Watching cartoons does not help children to talk fast especially when there is no conversation to stimulate a discussion”.
She said parents who had observed that their children had not met communication milestones as should be the case per their ages, should seek professional help.
She added that children developed differently and milestones could be considered only a guide.
The Chief Executive Officer again advised parents and guardians to be vigilant and look out for what might be thought to be wrong with their children and wards but not compare their children with others’.
Dr. Wordui said that every baby should be allowed up to a period of three months to meet expected speech and language milestones.
She said after this, parents who were not satisfied with the baby’s development should seek professional help because it was possible to suspect autism in a baby as young as six months or earlier.
From Dzifa Tetteh Tay, Tema.
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Many SOEs have been used as mere instruments for personal wealth accumulation –Pres.Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has expressed concern over the misuse of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) for personal financial gain by individuals in leadership positions.
Speaking during a meeting with Chief Executives of specified entities under the State Interest and Governance Authority (SIGA) on Thursday, March 13, the President directly attributed the dire state of SOEs to their leadership, accusing chief executives, management teams, and governing boards of prioritising personal enrichment over organisational efficiency.
He pointed to bloated budgets, unjustified allowances, and unnecessary expenditures as factors draining public funds while SOEs continue to rely on government bailouts.
“Many SOEs have been used as mere instruments for personal wealth accumulation by appointees. The chief executives, management, and boards of these enterprises are responsible for this situation. Some SOEs have become perennial loss-makers, draining public funds with bloated budgets, unjustified allowances, and unnecessary expenditures while relying on government bailouts as if entitled to them. Many of these entities are at their lowest point in the entire history of the Fourth Republic,” he said.
President Mahama further noted that many SOEs have been plagued by inefficiencies, corruption, and mismanagement, leading to consistent financial losses. He cited the 2023 State Ownership Report by the State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA), which highlighted systemic inefficiencies and wasteful expenditures within these entities.
He therefore reaffirmed his commitment to reforming under-performing SOEs and ensuring they serve national interests.
He warned that loss-making SOEs will no longer be tolerated and will either be merged, privatised, or closed.
“I will assess you based on your performance. If you do not align with the pace of the reset agenda, you may be asked to step aside. If that adds to the horror movie, so be it,” he added.
Source: Myjoyonline.com
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Prophet Courage Heavens set to launch ‘Predestination’ book on March 23
Prophet Courage A. Heavens is set to launch the much-awaited book titled ‘Predestination’ on Sunday, March 23, 2025 at 5:00PM.
The launch, which is expected to impact lives, will take place at Crossgates Ministries, Flattop, off N1 Highway, opposite Angel Hauz.
The book is aimed at addressing the way people struggle to understand how free will and destiny align.
It is also aimed at providing clarity on God’s sovereignty and one’s place in His divine plan.
The various chapters of the book address various issues through scriptures and personal stories.
Committed to impacting society, part of the proceeds from the book will go into Courage Heavens Education Legacy (CHEL), an educational foundation transforming lives.
CHEL is dedicated to providing financial support and mentorship to brilliant but needy students, ensuring they have access to quality education and opportunities for a better future.
Prophet Courage Heavens is a prolific writer and previously authored Eli Eli Lama Sabachthani, a powerful book that encourages unwavering faith in times of trials.
In addition, he has written seven more prophetic and life-changing books that are yet to be published.
He is dedicated to raising the next generation for impactful ministry. As the leader of Crossgates Ministries, he nurtures believers in faith and purpose.
