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Doreen Lwanga
Sep 30, 20144 min read
In Defense of the “Word Value of Time”: From a Soccer Mom
I feel for all the sentiments Simon expressed! Though my comment to Simon was, “come to America….with plenty of versions of Uganda,...
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Doreen Lwanga
Sep 22, 20145 min read
Not Everyone is Sophie, John, Jane or Matt: Diversity Consciousness in the Classroom
Recently, I was at an teacher training workshop, where the speaker for a session on “Qualities of a Good Substitute Teacher” mentioned...
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Doreen Lwanga
Sep 18, 20148 min read
In Praise of Teachers
I recently resumed private coaching, and it occurred to me that it is as well, I give a shout out to teachers! The not-so-highly sang...
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Doreen Lwanga
Sep 12, 20145 min read
Help Your Children Dream
I strongly believe in the power of dreams. They shape lives, build relations, mentor professions, restore hope and courage. They could be...
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Doreen Lwanga
Sep 4, 20145 min read
Amidst the Economic Hardship, Parents are Still Raising their Children on their Terms
Even amidst the economic hardship that has defined America’s workforce for nearly a decade, parents are still raising their children on...
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Doreen Lwanga
Jul 30, 20145 min read
The Trials and Tribulations of a “Strong Personality”
A strong personality is often admired in business, professional, personal and family relations. One is applauded for ‘keeping their head,...
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Doreen Lwanga
Jul 15, 20145 min read
Watching TV as Productivity!
I will be the first to admit that I used to beat down on people who “watch TV”. I was always big mouthing how “TV Rots Your Brain”....
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Doreen Lwanga
Jul 14, 20145 min read
Of course! You can be a Single Mom and Career Woman!
First off, motherhood is a career on its own; moreover the hardest job in the world! So, hats off to any woman who agrees to lose a part...
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Doreen Lwanga
Jul 13, 20145 min read
Letting children learn the way they read! Lessons in Parenting and Homeschooling a Toddler
Call me a terrible mother! But I am a self-confessed Uganda-Chinese-French-America parent, and in that order! Uganda, because that is my...
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Doreen Lwanga
Jul 6, 20143 min read
The World Cup is the perfect Forgetfulness Therapy
How I wish the #WorldCup came around every year! I think we would live happy ever after! What do you think? The “World Cup” or...
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Doreen Lwanga
Jun 26, 20146 min read
The Insecurity of Capitalism
Perhaps reality TV shows can teach us something about the insecurity of Capitalism! I want to say, insensitivity as well! I know for the...
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Doreen Lwanga
Jun 17, 20147 min read
I would like paid work that works with me
They say, “Beggars have no choice”. So, I guess I am not part of that lot! Why should anyone define themselves as beggars, anyway? Just...
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Doreen Lwanga
Jun 2, 20143 min read
How do you parent a child who wants to do things his way?
True, back in the days, even those who had never had a child of their own could dispense wise tips on parenting and proper child...
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Doreen Lwanga
May 15, 20149 min read
Everyday, I have to understand Racism
Dr. Jeremiah Gibbs, a white married christian male shared his “coming of age with racism in America”, when he wrote, The Day That I...
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Doreen Lwanga
May 14, 20142 min read
Running Four Seasons
Being a runner is fantabulous, but comes with all kinds of earthly challenges. In Winter, I have to brave myself going out in the...
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Doreen Lwanga
Apr 22, 20141 min read
The end of my love affair with Bubbles O’ Leary’s
typical of most Mzungu (white people) establishments around Uganda. They depend on cheap Ugandan loyal labor, and happy spending pockets...
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Doreen Lwanga
Mar 29, 201413 min read
Of Mice and Farmer’s Wives: Unveiling the Broader Picture behind Recent Legislation in Uganda.
If you have been following the recent Uganda government escapades, legislating Morality and Sexualities in Uganda, the Human Rights &...
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Doreen Lwanga
Mar 24, 20145 min read
Job Interviewing Taboos –
We have all been to a job interview. By the time you get there, you have done a little bit of research about the institution you are...
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Doreen Lwanga
Mar 5, 20146 min read
Embracing the Rejection Letter
What is your first reaction when you receive a Rejection Letter? I know plenty of us share that experience; from a job application, a...
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Doreen Lwanga
Feb 12, 20141 min read
Adiche was Right: The Dangers of a Single Story!!
So, I heard and read about this story in Uganda media a while ago, “Nurse Injects Child with HIV.”…. Now I understand, my girl C-Adiche...
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