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#babysong #Parenting #NewMom #Breastfeeding #Pregnancy #RaisingKids ABUJUBUJU LYRICS Everyone wants their child to be beeetter, Wafaulu na aa...wakwee kukweaa, (To Succeed and prosper) We want the next generation to Weeeza (Weza=Make it in life) Tukizeeka tuwe na watu wa kutegemeaaa... (Have dependable people to care for us in our old age) I've learned The secret of raising great kids Si ngumuu rahisi kama vile Abc (It's not difficult; it's as easy as ABC) Strong foundation gives a great finish Kwa watoto ni kutoka umri wa zero to fiive (With children, Their foundation is laid between the ages of 0-5 years) Love Songs Play aaand stories Abujubuju bababy Wahusishe (involve them) Kwa kila jambo (in everything you do) What to do... So Love love love love the baby Sing sing sing for the baby Play play play with the baby Engage them hata wakiwa tumboni mwa mamaa wazungumzie (Engage them from when they're in their mother's womb, converse with the baby) Activate their brains with songs and stories...*2 Wakati unapika mweleze e unapoenda shamba mpeleke akiuliza swali mjibuu... Abujubuju baby (When you're cooking explain to them; when farming take them with you; listen and answer to your baby's conversations) Wakati unamwosha mwimbie, mnapoketi umchezeshe, ubongo wake ufungukee.. (When bathing the baby, sing for them, when relaxing Play with the baby, these things develop your child's brain...) Love Songs Play aaand stories Abujubuju bababy Wahusishe (involve them) Kwa kila jambo (in everything you do) What to do... So Love love love love the baby Sing sing sing for the baby Play play play with the baby ABUJUBUJU BABY SONG BY STELLA MENGELE (Best Parenting Practices for age 0-5)

ABUJUBUJU BABY SONG BY STELLA MENGELE (Best Parenting Practices for age 0-5)

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Doctrine the rapper explains to us why your little one needs to read, sing and be spoken to as often as possible. And it’s easy when you use the six loving habits. In fact, we think you may already be doing these! 🤗 Learn about the six loving habits that enable increased connection and brain development in children. https://gift-connect.org/resources/tools/ ✉️ Subscribe to our one-tip weekly e-newsletter to get our best resources on the six loving habits. https://gift-connect.org/contact-us/weekly-gifts/ 👁️‍🗨️ Read more of the research behind the science of zero to three: https://gift-connect.org/resources/research/ 🖱️ Check out our blog for more tips, resources, and early childhood development topics. https://gift-connect.org/blog-gift-connect/ Words Words Words

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My baby - Stella Mengele (Official video)

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In May 2024, GIFT CONNECT hosted a Music Fest at the Wilmington Public Library in Wilmington, Delaware, to bring the power of music to parents, caregivers, and their children. GIFT CONNECT uses Edutainment to share the importance of development from birth to three. Learn more at gift-connect.org. Jahiti Performs at GIFT CONNECT Music Fest

Jahiti Performs at GIFT CONNECT Music Fest

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In May 2024, GIFT CONNECT hosted a Music Fest at the Wilmington Public Library in Wilmington, Delaware, to bring the power of music to parents, caregivers, and their children. GIFT CONNECT uses Edutainment to share the importance of development from birth to three. Learn more at gift-connect.org. Jea Street at GIFT CONNECT Music Fest

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Without investing in and focusing on development during the critical first years of birth to age three, we can’t transform education, reverse poverty, build the desired 21st century workforce or deliver limitless potential to every baby.

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