Hundreds of Parents and Teenagers Attend the Avenue by Edusko
Edusko, a Nigeria’s based EdTech company, hosted hundreds of parents and their teenagers in Lagos to discuss solutions to challenges of parental responsibility in the digital age. The event, called The Avenue, is a convergence of young people and their parents to enhance healthy early childhood experiences, ensure a head-start to a rewarding career, promote […]
Did you Know? When to Start your Baby on Finger Foods
Weaning is an important step in your baby’s development because it not only prepares him to eat what you eat, it also helps him/her develop fine motor skills and coordination. Weaning is a gradual process; it can be natural (baby-led weaning) or planned (mother-led). In this era of working class mothers, planned weaning has become […]
Growth & You: 5 Self-Confidence Killers In Children
Comparing them to others There is this strong temptation for parents to compare their children with one another, or with non-members of the family. The not-so-clever is compared with the clever, the shorter with the taller, the extrovert with the reserved, the slender with the plump, the C student with the A student, and so […]
Kids Need Some Love Too
Parenting used to be so concise and fully beneficial to kids; but a number of realities in the modern world have limited the positive impact of it. As Africans say, it takes a community to raise a child. Nonetheless, it is important that parents must never outsource all of the raising of a child to […]
Child Connect: The Tech Contract – A Parent’s Guide to Curbing Their Kids’ Use of Social Media
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 […]
Child Connect: Raising Confident Children
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 […]
How to Stay Sane as a Working Mother
Going back to work after having a baby can be all kinds of challenging. In fact, it’s one of the hardest things many women have had to do. Even for older children, it’s still tough having to spend more time apart than together. Yet for most families, having that double income is a necessity, not […]
How to Raise a Rotten Nigerian
Children are the leaders of tomorrow. They are also the insensitive, fraudulent, unconscionably corrupt politicians, public servants and citizens of tomorrow. They are the ones who will ruin countless lives by looting whatever is left of our treasury without flinching. They are the ones who will use their office to make cringe-worthy pronouncements, and laugh […]
Tricks to Teaching Your Child to Be Accountable
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 […]
5 Things you Should Never Tell a Child
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 […]
MOMS’ CORNER: Tidbits for Moms on Managing Stress
‘Stressful’ is one word that describes the life of a mother of very small children and even more for new parents. Coping with everyday activities can sometimes leave you drained and somewhat unsure of yourself, but be rest assured, that you are not alone. These tips will help reduce stress and make parenting a wonderful experience: 1. […]
5 Steps for Teaching Your Child Friendship skills
A lot of us growing up had clashes with our parents over the friends we had. Negative stories were told about what happens when we keep friends, some of us got beaten for visiting friends, who of course we never got permission to visit. Suddenly, we are expected to have friends as you are told […]
Naija Voice: No Be By Who Carry First
When I dey small pikin, e get one day wey my teacher dem call my mama come school. Dem tell am say make she warn me, make I no collect food for anybody hand, even if na my best friend. My mama shock! When she ask dem why, dem come tell am say e get […]
For the Love of High Flyers
Just as there is no clear dichotomy between good or bad, so also is there no straight line between a dull child and a brilliant one. It is clear that no one is born a simpleton. However, it is very important to describe a high flyer. According to Cambridge Dictionary, a High Flyer is someone […]
6 Ways to Stay Sane When Your Children are Driving You Crazy
Children are generally considered a gift. However, not long after this gift arrives comes the part everyone dreads – Care. Anyone who has had reason to look after children will agree that those cute little faces seem to have the innate ability to drive you nuts! Here are some tips to help you cope if […]
All About The Children: Quotes
Children are the most valuable assets of every society. Whether you have them or you’re yet to, we all must agree that they’re a pure joy. Here are a few quotes to help keep them in our minds this beautiful children’s day: “We worry about what a child will become tomorrow, yet we forget that […]