Archives Tag: children

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

TECH Tip of the Day

April 19, 2022

  With the advent of gadgets, gaming and multiple smart devices, you cannot but wonder if our kids still have the opportunity of enjoying what would now be conveniently referred to as a natural childhood. What happened to the time when it was okay for the kid to have their hands buried in the sand, … Continue reading Do Our Kids Still Have A Natural Childhood?

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EDUCATION Uncategorized

April 19, 2022

 By Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani In our series of letters from African journalists, Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani looks at cultural efforts in Nigeria to remember the schoolgirls abducted by Islamist militants. When more than 200 girls were kidnapped from their school in Chibok, Nigeria, in April, there was the strong possibility that “Amnesia Nigeriana” would soon kick … Continue reading Letter From Africa: Acting Up Over Chibok’s Girls

By guestpost

Tip of the Day

April 19, 2022

Children are gifts from God. Having such a gift in the hands of a mother is the most unexplainable feeling on earth. To a father, it is such a joy to see and carry close to himself the life he has produced. They both watch with amazement, borderline marvel, as the baby rapidly grows through the … Continue reading 20 Things Parents Need to Know About Children

By mary-odunuga

Tip of the Day

April 19, 2022

    ”Teach your kids that most problems in this world are really opportunities in disguise, and innovation comes from discontent.”(Steve Andraka) Every child is gifted according to distinctive taste, abilities, preferences and style. Each child is good at something and has a mix of skills. Helping your children tap into their innermost talents is … Continue reading How to Discover a Child’s Talents

By kobe

CAREER FAMILY Tip of the Day

April 19, 2022

Career decisions can be very sensitive for children, be they preschoolers, teenagers or young adults. While your kids are still little, your may wonder at some of the ideas they dream up with regards to their careers; careers ranging from astronauts and the popular “doctor” to footballers and musicians are very common. Now, it may … Continue reading Choosing a Career for Your Child: 5 Things Every Parent Should Know

By kobe

FAMILY Opinion Relationships Stuff Tip of the Day

April 19, 2022

By Adaora Ude I was having a discussion with an older friend about how people ought to look beyond their own selves and go out of their way to be courteous and friendly to people they meet regardless of their social standing.  That argument felt right as I defended it because I was brought up … Continue reading The Danger of Being Too Friendly

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Interviews

April 19, 2022

Kemi Ogunniyi, author of Foreign Otondo: Your NYSC Survival Guide, recently published her first children’s book, Tales of Mr. Tortoise. She talks to Connect Nigeria about her journey.   1. Tell us a bit about your professional background I’m a communications and business consultant. I specialise in helping small or medium enterprises develop their business … Continue reading 5 Minutes with Kemi Ogunniyi, Author, Tales of Mr. Tortoise

By jehonwa

LIFESTYLE

April 19, 2022

Once it was internet fraud, then human trafficking took the centre stage of Nigeria’s multibillion Naira underworld industry. Today, kidnapping seems to be the new ‘big thing’ for criminals looking to make a quick buck. Inasmuch as we intend to equip rather than scare our readers, our attention was brought to this rising trend because … Continue reading Be Careful! 5 Tips for Preventing Child Kidnap

By nehijesu

LIFESTYLE

April 19, 2022

Valentine is everywhere. It is not a public holiday but that does not stop institutions from acknowledging it. So don’t be surprised when your kids come back with that letter asking you to ‘val’ his/her classmate. Don’t be dismayed either. We know your gift choices are limited. What can you get at such short notice? … Continue reading Top Valentine Ideas for Kids

By adaarinze

EDUCATION LIFESTYLE Relationships

April 19, 2022

By Pamela Agboga As we go scuttling about, getting ready for the New Year, I doff my hat to parents who are planning for not just themselves but for a child or more, and possibly a spouse as well.  Offices and schools will soon be resuming. From the Christmas holiday you should have stocked up … Continue reading 4 Tips for Getting Your Child Through the First Day of the Term

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iConnect LIFESTYLE

April 19, 2022

Hey there dads and mums, uncles and aunts, are you still scratching your heads and wondering what to get your little ones for Christmas? If no, then why are you here, and if yes, why do you feel I can help, do I look like a kid? Okay, that was a joke, stay with me, … Continue reading TOP 7 Gifts For Children This Christmas!

By jehonwa

Business Profiles Parenting

April 19, 2022

Pregnancy is a wonderful and fun experience for women. Knowing that in a short while, you will be blessing the world with your child. Experiencing body changes, visiting the clinic for scans and antenatal care and, the best of them all – SHOPPING FOR BABY PRODUCTS! It’s so much fun picking out the baby crib, … Continue reading Business Profile: MercyLink Mother And Child Superstore

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iConnect

April 19, 2022

What a wonder it is, To see the beauty on their faces, Smiles painted in strange and unlikely places, They roam the corners, alleys and streets, In search for warmth and food to eat, Any place at all to sleep

By kobe

iConnect

April 19, 2022

Words are weapons, words are balm for our comfort, words sharpen the spirit and strengthen the soul, words fill the empty spaces of our lives where actions are far beyond reach, words keep us connected like the strings of an acoustic guitar, and words are elusive healers. With words the earth was perfectly made, and … Continue reading Healthy Communication with Your Children

By kobe