Archives Tag: children
Websites We Love: Slum2school.com
April 19, 2022
Many individuals invest their time and resources on themselves. For Orondaam Otto, founder of Slum2School Africa, such investments are geared towards humanitarian causes aimed at children in the slums. Since 2012, he has been putting less-privileged children in school for the sake of altruism and he has never looked backed. The Story Behind ‘Slum2School Africa’ Slum2school was founded … Continue reading Websites We Love: Slum2school.com
Meet Zannah Mustapha, The First Nigerian To Receive The United Nations’ Highest Honor
April 19, 2022
When most people would rather run away for their own safety, one man chose to stay back and help those who would be victims of a war they did not bring upon themselves. A Nigerian lawyer, Zannah Mustapha, set up a school in Northeast Nigeria — right in the midst of the Boko Haram conflict, … Continue reading Meet Zannah Mustapha, The First Nigerian To Receive The United Nations’ Highest Honor
By achem
World Teachers’ Day: Do We Celebrate Them Enough?
April 19, 2022
Today, 5th of October, is World Teachers’ Day — a day set apart to honor teachers all around the world and applaud them for their great contributions to our development. World Teachers’ Day was established in 1994 and commemorates the signing of the 1966 UNESCO Recommendation Concerning The Status of Teachers, a document which sets the standard … Continue reading World Teachers’ Day: Do We Celebrate Them Enough?
By achem
Child Connect: The Tech Contract – A Parent’s Guide to Curbing Their Kids’ Use of Social Media
April 19, 2022
One very interesting topic that has brewed a lot of controversy recently has been the issue of our kids gaining access to social media and all that comes with the tech-savvy age. All this coupled with us trying so hard to secure our senses from all that tends to seep in from the media through … Continue reading Child Connect: The Tech Contract – A Parent’s Guide to Curbing Their Kids’ Use of Social Media
By amy-afebuame
Women You Should Know: Adenike Ogunlesi
April 19, 2022
Mrs Adenike Ogunlesi is the Founder and Chief Responsibility Officer of “Ruff ‘n’ Tumble, a children’s clothing line with 150 employees and 13 branches across the country, as well as several distributors round the West African coast. For Mrs Nike, business started as one would stumble on beautiful piece of artwork. However, the success that … Continue reading Women You Should Know: Adenike Ogunlesi
The Cece Yara Foundation Launches Groundbreaking Child Protection Online Directory
April 19, 2022
In a bid to provide community information and access to hundreds of child protection services, The Cece Yara Foundation has launched the Cece Yara SafeKids Directory – a web based/ online portal which provides information on police stations, State Child Protection Units, medical services, Sexual Assault Referral Centres, free legal services and mental health care … Continue reading The Cece Yara Foundation Launches Groundbreaking Child Protection Online Directory
Child Connect: Raising Confident Children
April 19, 2022
I can confidently tell you that I took up responsibility for my neatness to school right from when I was less than 10 years old. That should be a good thing, right? Only that my white shirts never stayed white and my confidence for the most part, went down the drain. I hated how I … Continue reading Child Connect: Raising Confident Children
By amy-afebuame
Youngest Players at the Nigeria Open 2018
April 19, 2022
The Mustapha brothers ―Musa Mustapha and Mustapha Mustapha― are the youngest players to grace the stage at the Nigeria Open 2018, organized by the International Table Tennis Federation, staged in Lagos. Musa Mustapha, aged 9, and Mustapha Mustapha, aged 10, picked up table tennis from their father, Saheed Mustapha, a former player himself, just about a … Continue reading Youngest Players at the Nigeria Open 2018
By achem
Child Connect: My Child Doesn’t Like Reading… Help!
April 19, 2022
Working with kids has exposed us to the many challenges they face on the journey to learning, so much so that we do all we can to ensure that all of our activities promote smarter kids in every way possible. Growing up, we see our kids eager to read something, especially anything animated and colorful. … Continue reading Child Connect: My Child Doesn’t Like Reading… Help!
By amy-afebuame
Volleyball: ‘Operation Catch The Young’
April 19, 2022
Nigerian legends and former volleyball top-guns from Europe and America will start an under-12 campaign tagged Operation Catch Them Young on 4th August, 2018 at the Lekan Salami stadium in Adamasingba, Ibadan, Oyo state. Giving back In a bid to give back to a society that was more than instrumental in grooming them into the fine … Continue reading Volleyball: ‘Operation Catch The Young’
By achem
Pint-Sized Bookworms Launches Subscription Box for Kids!
April 19, 2022
Pint-Sized Bookworms (PSB), a children’s literature outfit dedicated to promoting a love for reading in children, has recently launched the PSB Book Box, a powerful tool for nurturing the love of books in children. PSB founder, Ugochinyelu Anidi, is a lawyer and a lecturer at the University of Nigeria, an avid reader of literature for … Continue reading Pint-Sized Bookworms Launches Subscription Box for Kids!
By jehonwa
Travelling Tips: 4 Tips for Planning a Trip with Children
April 19, 2022
A family vacation is essential for bond-building within the home. Sometimes, planning one can be daunting mainly because of concerns regarding how to manage the children during a long distance trip in public transport, or travelling with children that have just begun potty training. We’ve decided to give you a few tips on how to … Continue reading Travelling Tips: 4 Tips for Planning a Trip with Children
By ann
Where Do Busybodies Really Come From?
April 19, 2022
Children, especially when they are very young, don’t understand boundaries. They feel free to ask any and every question that comes to mind, and to give their opinion on whatever subject, regardless of who is involved. It is in the process of training a child that boundaries are taught. Thus, the child learns that it … Continue reading Where Do Busybodies Really Come From?
By jehonwa
Tricks to Teaching Your Child to Be Accountable
April 19, 2022
Growing up as a little child, you had your parent covering up for your little mistakes, or fighting anyone that threatened the perfect image they have of their child. I remember how my father came down hard on anyone that threatened my peace. This is good, however, parents, in their zeal to protect their young, swoop … Continue reading Tricks to Teaching Your Child to Be Accountable
By adepeju
5 Things you Should Never Tell a Child
April 19, 2022
Bonding with children is a beautiful experience, yet, one daunting task that’s crucial for their upbringing. Engaging a child in various activities and being a part of those activities can help build a solid bond between you and the child. A parent’s guidance, love and nurturing of their children is beneficial in grooming them into … Continue reading 5 Things you Should Never Tell a Child
By beckonoise
