Archives Tag: parenting
Fathers’ Day
April 19, 2022
Where would we be without Fathers? By what language can we speak about them? What adjective can qualify? What clause can state? What phrase can express? How exactly can we quantify how special Fathers are; to their families, and to humanity? At its basest, not even conception in reproductive terms, is possible without Fathers. How … Continue reading Fathers’ Day
By jeremiah
Hundreds of Parents and Teenagers Attend the Avenue by Edusko
April 19, 2022
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 … Continue reading Hundreds of Parents and Teenagers Attend the Avenue by Edusko
By guestpost
Did you Know? When to Start your Baby on Finger Foods
April 19, 2022
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 … Continue reading Did you Know? When to Start your Baby on Finger Foods
Growth & You: 5 Self-Confidence Killers In Children
April 19, 2022
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 … Continue reading Growth & You: 5 Self-Confidence Killers In Children
By noela-ugwu
Kids Need Some Love Too
April 19, 2022
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 … Continue reading Kids Need Some Love Too
By adedoyin
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
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
How to Stay Sane as a Working Mother
April 19, 2022
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 … Continue reading How to Stay Sane as a Working Mother
By jehonwa
How to Raise a Rotten Nigerian
April 19, 2022
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 … Continue reading How to Raise a Rotten Nigerian
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
MOMS’ CORNER: Tidbits for Moms on Managing Stress
April 19, 2022
‘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. … Continue reading MOMS’ CORNER: Tidbits for Moms on Managing Stress
By ifyobi
5 Steps for Teaching Your Child Friendship skills
April 19, 2022
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 … Continue reading 5 Steps for Teaching Your Child Friendship skills
By adepeju
Naija Voice: No Be By Who Carry First
April 19, 2022
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 … Continue reading Naija Voice: No Be By Who Carry First
By jehonwa
For the Love of High Flyers
April 19, 2022
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 … Continue reading For the Love of High Flyers
By adepeju
