In my previous and recent readings on early childhood development, I discovered that toddlers do desire and need ‘Alone Time.’ My understanding was that It was something we need to observe and schedule for them.

I have observed for some time now that without prodding our preciously beloved Tieriayooluwa,who turned 20 months today takes his ‘ME TIME’ seriously. These are moments he just wants to be alone, play and reflect.

I don’t know what is on his mind in the brief moments he chooses to reflect in his ‘ME TIME’ and how can I possibly know? What I have however noticed is that the look on his face bear the seriousness of a matured mind in midst of critical personal war room session, which must by all means necessary produce a winning life and business decisions that will result in creating outstanding principles and enduring solutions for which the world would not have a choice than to take a bow.

One major characteristics of most of these moments is that he is checks himself into the corner of the living room or on the sofa, keep  quiet and doesn’t acknowledge that anyone is around him. He simply refuses to be distracted.

I have learnt to cherish and  respect this ‘TIERI’S ME TIME’ and watch it as it unfolds with keener observation and this is truly marvelous and at the same time intriguing in my sight as a fresh father of just 20 months. I had thought that I was the only one observing it until his mom observed him and discussed the same with me.

What do we think or have observed about our precious children and their ME TIME even if they are now grown teenagers or young adults?

Are there things we observed in your precious young ones when they were growing up or even now and you would want to share for the learning pleasure of today’s primary and secondary parents?

I am all ears please.

This is my Homily from the Pew and these things are written for our examples and learning.

Do have an INSPIRED week ahead