Parenting

Does Anyone Miss Being a New Mum?

When it comes to being a new mum, most people only talk about how hard it was. The sleepless nights, the endless crying with no apparent cause, the lack of “me time”, the expenses, and the general inconvenience that come

5 Questions to Ask Yourself about Your Toddler’s Tantrums

Toddler tantrums can be a nightmare, especially in public. One minute everything is fine and the next, your little one is screaming her head off, crying and twisting and writhing. You’re embarrassed at this behaviour, and you’re wondering whether you’re

5 Things Boarding Schools Wouldn’t Teach Our Children

If you attended the average Nigerian boarding school in the 80’s, you would agree that a lot has changed when compared to this generation and probably, not as harsh. For me, learning away from my parents marked the beginning of

Is Your Toddler Too Young to Read?

You’ve probably heard that readers are leaders. Did you know that there are certain pre-reading skills a child learns before they actually start reading? That’s why it’s never too early to place a book in front of your toddler and

5 Fun Ways to Teach Your Child Through Play

Teachers attest to the fact that when children spend too much time playing or watching TV, it creates windows for unlearning, and may also cause a child to start losing concentration in class as his mind repeatedly drifts off to

8 Helpful Measures to Childproof Your Home

Toddlers are anything but timid. They’re fast, energetic, determined and love to explore new territory. They are curious about textures, colours and sound and as a result, keen to taste and feel every single object that appears interesting. To them,

5 Tips for Parenting When Mum and Dad Work

At a seminar I attended years ago when I was a single woman, a speaker told a story to buttress the point she was making about work-life balance that stayed with me. A little girl whose mother had just started

7 Things Women Should Know About Having Kids Later

There are many reasons why a woman may be having her first baby in her mid or late thirties. Many women would rather have children after marriage, and the wedding bells don’t always ring when we’d like. Others try to

4 Options to Consider When Choosing Childcare

You’ve cradled, cuddled and lovingly cared for your precious infant so much that not just anyone or anything was permitted to come into close contact. Even lost count of the number of times you had to feed, change diapers and

12 Ways to Prepare Your Only Child for a Sibling

The story I’m about to share makes me chuckle every time I remember it. A few months ago, I had cause to take a pregnancy test and I didn’t want to go alone so I asked a friend to accompany

6 Tips for Cutting Baby Item Costs

Baby items aren’t cheap, as anyone who has ever shopped for them will testify. However, there are a few ways to get everything you need for your baby even if you’re on a limited budget. The keyword here is need;

4 Tips for Helping Your Teen Deal with Infatuation

The thing you feared most has happened! Your teenager is “in love”! Relax; it’s not the end of the world. You may remember your own teen days and all the things you got up to, and be tempted to give

Six Tips for Raising Financially Intelligent Children

Here are some proven steps to raising children who will grow up to become financially responsible adults: 1. Be the example they need to learn from: It’s not enough to give your children lessons in keeping naira notes in a

7 Things Parenting a Preemie Has Taught Me

When I unexpectedly went into labour at 34 weeks plus, I didn’t know what to expect. I couldn’t listen to nurses who told me that as preterm births go, this was “not that bad.” If caring for a newborn is

What Parents-To-Be Should Know About Preeclampsia

A smooth pregnancy, free of complications, is what we all pray for. However, life happens sometimes, and it’s in the best interest of mum, dad and baby to be aware of possible complications in pregnancy, and how they can be

8 Tips for Raising a Thoughtful Child

Have you ever watched a child express sensitivity, compassion or generosity you wouldn’t have associated with their age? Chances are the child wasn’t just born that way. Those traits were instilled in him or her from an early age. If

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