Akili Kids Blog

A few days ago, I was at the kiosk near our home, getting some groceries from our resident Mama Mboga, when she suddenly looked at her watch and yelled at them to go back home and study. After which she turned towards me and commented, “These children just like to play all the time. If it was up to me, I would have them studying all day every day.”

A couple of weeks ago I happened to be at a certain public restroom, staring at myself in the mirror while washing my hands! Chapa Germs Chapa! Right? But then this lady walked out of the loo and headed straight for the exit without first making a stop at the taps. And now everything and…

Growing up, my parents were really big on saving and so they tried their best to nurture that habit in us. Safe to say my brother grasped it and prospered with it. I, on the other hand, chose to fly with getting a Jumbo Junior account, because I wanted a Red Piggy Bank. Which of…

Taking care of yourself is not a luxury. It is essential. And during this difficult time, when children are at home and stress is running high, it is more important than ever.

When you watch Akili Kids! with your children, you can look out for moments where a character has a trait you would like your child to emulate, like honesty, and take a moment to have a conversation with your child about it. Ask a question like:

I try really hard to be kind, thoughtful and friendly, and share those values with all the other kids who watch my TV show. But many times, there are people who see that I’m a Rasta, and think because of my accent or the color of my hat, that I am a bad mouse.