Archives Tag: children

FAMILY

April 19, 2022

As a parent, you’ll ever be proud of a well-mannered child. A well behaved child is one that gives you peace at home and abroad. One of my favourite quotes is Proverbs 22 vs 6 (ESV) which says: Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old, he will … Continue reading 13 Good Manners Well-Mannered Kids Exhibit

By mary-odunuga

FAMILY Tip of the Day

April 19, 2022

Adoption is a legal process whereby a person obtains judicial or administrative authorisation to take (usually but not invariably) the child of another person as his own and parental rights and obligations are permanently transferred from the child’s natural parents to the adopter. Here are the most important facts you should know about this process … Continue reading Important Facts About Child Adoption in Nigeria Part 1

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Events Food

April 19, 2022

Snacks aren’t only for children. Long after leaving school, snacking remains a vital part of our lives, and when done right, can help curb appetite and add nutritional value to our diet. We went on Twitter, BBM, Facebook and Whatsapp asking Nigerians what their best snacks are. Here are the most popular ten: 1. Biscuits: … Continue reading Nigerians Share: Top Ten Snacks We Absolutely Love

By jehonwa

FAMILY Health

April 19, 2022

Signs of teething start to occur when babies are between 3 months to 12 months old. Their experience of teething also varies widely. Some babies can be very hard to please because of the discomfort they feel while others teeth with no pain or discomfort at all. It is important for parents to be able … Continue reading 7 Quick Signs Your Baby is Teething

By mary-odunuga

Books

April 19, 2022

Title: Akata Witch/What Sunny Saw in the Flames Author: Nnedi Okoroafor Publisher: Cassava Republic Press Number of pages: 229 Type of Book: Fiction, African Age: 9+ Price: N 800   MY SUMMARY Sunny is a 13-year-old Igbo girl who grew up in New York and had a pretty ordinary life until she moved back to Nigeria and discovered that … Continue reading Children’s Book Review: Akata Witch/What Sunny Saw in the Flames

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Opinion

April 19, 2022

The second episode of NASCO Moments centered on the real stories of housemaids. NASCO Moments, hosted by Joy isi Bewaji on City FM 105.1, is a platform to question, explore and debate on social issues. We’ve all heard of maids who repaid their employer’s kindness with evil, perhaps seeking revenge for how another family hurt … Continue reading #NascoMoments: The Real Stories of Housemaids

By jehonwa

FAMILY

April 19, 2022

In celebration of Children’s Day, we’ve compiled a list of awesome quotes on our little bundles of joy. They are truly a source of happiness in our lives,  and entertainment too, when we look at it. 1. “Children are the hands by which we take hold of heaven.” – Henry W. Beecher, Reverend and Social Activist … Continue reading 10 Great Quotes From Famous People on Children

By ify

FAMILY

April 19, 2022

I have been a student and then resident in the UK – and I live in Lagos now. The first thing that I discovered about UK-born, white, English undergraduates was that most of them did holiday or weekend job to support themselves – including the children of millionaires among them. It is the norm over there – … Continue reading What Every Nigerian Parent Should Know

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FAMILY Tip of the Day

April 19, 2022

Raising a child in today’s society is very challenging – with a smaller support system and a hectic schedule; it is difficult for housewives and working mothers alike. The recent surge in reports of children being kidnapped or abused hasn’t helped matters as well. I know a lot of mothers that have become very paranoid … Continue reading 5 Security Tips to Keep Your Children Safe

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Health

April 19, 2022

Every woman wants to stay fit and healthy even after having kids. I am yet to meet a mother who doesn’t want this, but I have been around many working mothers long enough to realize that this is easier said than done. After a hard day’s work, seeing to your kids’ needs and your husband’s also, you are … Continue reading 10 Steps for Busy Mothers to Lose Weight

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FAMILY Tip of the Day

April 19, 2022

  Some parents take the quote, “spare the rod; spoil the child” too literally. They figure that the only way to handle a child that is defiant is to use the rod – a stick when the stick should be the very last option. Sometimes a child that is defiant would not get to the … Continue reading 5 Ways to Handle a Child’s Defiance

By mary-odunuga

LIFESTYLE Tip of the Day

April 19, 2022

  When my toddler started handling things, I noticed that he seemed to prefer his left hand. So, I started to teach him to use his right. After all, he did use his right hand sometimes, and only needed my help to stick to it, right? Wrong. It wasn’t until he started preschool at two … Continue reading 7 Things Every Parent Should Know About Handedness

By jehonwa

Uncategorized

April 19, 2022

  Motherhood can be a joy, but it also requires great sacrifice and commitment! Film star Sophia Loren said, “When you are a mother, you are never really alone in your thoughts. A mother always has to think twice, once for herself and once for her child.” And even then, there are no guarantees your … Continue reading 10 Inspiring Quotes About Motherhood

By jehonwa

Health Tip of the Day

April 19, 2022

  Children are never cute when they are ill. In fact quite the opposite happens; they become a fragile mess that scares even the bravest of mother. You are constantly checking their temperature, looking into their eyes, moving your hands over their body and worrying in all possible ways. Even after visiting a doctor, a … Continue reading DIY: First Aid For Fever In Children

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FAMILY LIFESTYLE Relationships

April 19, 2022

  Recently I had to let my domestic assistant go. Although keeping up with work while taking care of my son has been challenging, I cannot deny the advantages that this opportunity to invest more of myself into raising him has afforded me. For instance, I have had time to re-evaluate the systems I had … Continue reading 5 Tips Working Parents Should Always Keep In Mind

By jehonwa