Category: Journals
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It’s Not About You: A Lesson from AI, Journalism, and a Game of Bingo
By Olasunkanmi Arowolo Conferences are known for their packed schedules, intense debates, and networking marathons. But sometimes, it is the seemingly ordinary moments; the casual conversations and icebreaker games that leave you with the lessons that linger. At the PCST 2025 Pre-Conference Workshops this week, I encountered one of those moments. The day was already…
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Unlocking Kids’ Potential Through Coding
As you are aware, about a month ago, I started advertising a one-on-one tutoring service. About two weeks ago, I completed the curriculum design for coding for kids and then advertised it. I’m incredibly impressed with how much has been achieved in the last 10 days. After advertising, I secured my first client for the…
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You are a seed: Focus on yourself
Tuesday, August 20th – We live in a world full of distractions. The internet and social media constantly vie for our attention, making it easy to forget what truly matters—ourselves. You are a seed. You have potential within you, and that seed holds a purpose. If you don’t focus on yourself, you won’t discover your…
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Unavoidable Stress
Thursday, 15th August 2024 — Have you ever planned things to do? You’ve developed strategies, and you can see them working practically. But when life’s challenges start dancing in front of you like a performer in a cultural show, you suddenly find yourself unable to accomplish all you’ve set out to do. I’m not just…
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Lessons from a Golf Game
Last weekend was quite an experience that I won’t forget soon. I’ve always loved playing golf because I see it as a unique game. It’s common among the rich, the elite. So, I opted in for it when we had a games night. There were all sorts of games. The men’s ministry in my church…
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A Reflective Week’s End: Cherishing Family and Embracing Change
Friday, 19th July 2024 — As the week draws to a close, I’ve decided to take some time to wind down and reflect on the past few days. In an effort to change my environment, I opted to visit a neighbouring town where we have family. I spent time with ‘grandma and grandpa’—the Olaleyes, who…
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Small Wins in a PhD Parent’s Day
Thursday, July 18th, 2024 — Juggling the demands of a PhD programme and parenthood can be overwhelming, but today, I discovered the power of consistency and creative problem-solving. Join me as I recount a day filled with tiny victories and big lessons. The day started with so much energy. We had a very good time…
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Attachment Theory: Lessons for PhDers
Wednesday, 17 July 2024 — I am surviving better; baby is adjusting. I read and know now for sure that babies tend to be very clingy and attached to their mothers. Later in this text, I will relate baby’s clinginess and adjusting when the mother returns to work to the context of doing a PhD…
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The Unseen Struggles of a Stay-at-Home Dad – Part II
Tuesday, 16 July 2024 — Today is a better day, at least it started off better. Tiolu slept better and for about two hours. I managed to spend some time with my older son, Tiola – we unboxed some gifts and painted. Taking advantage of Tiolu’s sleeping, I did some long-overdue chores and writing. The…