What We Should Teach Our Sons About Women
We often train our daughters to protect themselves from being victims of “RAPE”, but I believe it is time parents and guardians also teach our sons that a girl’s “No Means No”. You will be amazed at the number of girls that were abused or raped as little girls, teenagers or even grown ups by those they […]
13 Good Manners Well-Mannered Kids Exhibit
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 […]
7 Ways to Show Respect to Your Partner
Have you read the popular book, Love and Respect? I haven’t yet, but about a month ago, I watched an interview with its author, American writer, Dr. Emerson Eggerichs, where he shared intriguing insights that I will probably never forget. According to him, the number 1 need of any man is not necessarily love but […]
Important Facts About Child Adoption in Nigeria Part 1
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 […]
Nigerians Share: Top Ten Snacks We Absolutely Love
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: […]
23 Lovely Nigerian Names for Your Baby
Are you an expecting or a new parent? First, congratulations are in order for your bundle of joy. Babies are truly a blessing from God worth celebrating. What better way is there to celebrate a bundle of joy than to give him/her a unique name with a wonderful meaning? I thought so too. So here are […]
#BeingFemaleInNigeria: Nigerian Women Get Real On Twitter
Nigerian women across the nation recently “got real” on what life’s really like in their shoes. This was expressed with the Twitter hashtag #BeingFemaleInLagos, garnering a whopping total of 57,000 tweets the following day according to UK’s Mashable. How did it all start, you might wonder? The conversation was sparked by a small women’s bookclub in Abuja tweeting […]
Children’s Book Review: Akata Witch/What Sunny Saw in the Flames
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 […]
#NascoMoments: The Real Stories of Housemaids
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 […]
10 Great Quotes From Famous People On Fathers
In celebration of Father’s Day (June 21), we’ve compiled a list of awesome quotes on our everyday heroes – our Dads. They are sources of inspiration, guidance and support, and we remain eternally grateful to them. 1. Dads are most ordinary men turned by love into heroes, adventurers, story-tellers, singers of songs – Pam […]
5 Security Tips to Keep Your Children Safe
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 […]
5 Reasons Why You Should be Grateful for Your Mother
When I was about twelve years old, I had a Tigger diary. It was orange; so orange that when I put it under my pillow, I felt as though I was lying under a tree full of tangerines. This diary was the best friend I never had; it was where I told all my secrets, […]
Family is Everything
Michael J. Fox, the Canadian-American actor, author, and advocate said, “Family is not an important thing; it’s everything”. Family is the first learning place of an individual because as soon as we step in this world, the first individuals we come across are our family members. So, starting from childhood, we learn everything from them, […]
7 Humorous Quotes About Marriage
Half the world’s truth is said in jest, and this is especially true when it comes to marriage. Let’s take a look at some beliefs about marriage that have been couched in jokes. 1. Many experts say they have the secret to a happy marriage, yet divorce rates keep soaring. “The secret of a happy […]
5 Ways to Make Every Day Productive
I noticed a pattern recently. The most fantastic days of my life, the days that make me feel like I’m really living, are made up of certain components. When they are all in place, I am sure to have a great day, barring unforeseen happenings or tragic news. Being serious about the kind of day […]
5 Helpful Tips for New Mothers
Being the mother- primary caregiver, food vending machine, nurse, first friend, guardian angel- of a precious, fragile, helpless newborn can be both frightening and tasking. Here are a few tips to ease that burden if only slightly. 1. Always keep a list handy for when friends and family come around. I remember when, weighed down […]