Nollywood actress and new mom, Etinosa Idemudia has taken to social media to fault the popular system of punishment where children are flogged mercilessly. In a post shared on Instagram, the comedienne who welcomed a cute baby girl late last
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A slow learning child is a child that hits his developmental markers at a much slower rate than compared to his/her peers. It is commonly misunderstood that these children fail at learning or are merely ‘dumb’. The truth is that
Parenting throws up all sorts of questions for us parents, a detailed handbook would have been seriously useful… unfortunately children don’t come with one attached! So we end up having to grapple with the what, why, where and how on
As young children begin to learn about the world around them, they develop various personality traits and habits. While some children seem to become confident and independent from an early age, others remain clingy, seeking safety, protection, and reassurance from
Still in the spirit of celebrating mothers, famous Nigerian actress, Tonto Dikeh took to her Instagram page yesterday to celebrate all mothers on the occasion of this year’s Mother’s day. The glamorous mum of one particularly celebrated single mums who
Sibling rivalry in particular can be a challenge to deal with in normal times, but with many families spending more time together than ever because of the pandemic and remote schooling, that can create even more tension in some sibling
The CEO of Iroko TV, Jason Njoku has stirred controversy on social media after bragging about his children school fees. This is coming after a concerned parent shared a photo of the provisional bill for a school in Epe, Lagos
Popular publicist and writer, Tope Delano has shared a touching story about the physical, emotional, and verbal abuse she allegedly suffered in her marriage and how it has affected her young daughter who now appears afraid of marriage. In a
James Brown, popular Nigerian crossdresser has narrated a touching story about his childhood and upbringing, starting from his discovery that he was an unwanted child. James, popular for saying “they didn’t caught me”, explained that his mother’s sister wanted her
A rather smart young girl has touched her relative’s heart after leaving him a sweet note. According to the Music Enthusiast who shared the letter on social media, his niece sent him the note for treating her like his own
‘Fail as a father to raise your son, you raise another failed man in the society’… Nollywood actor Uba Michael popularly known as Ogbolor has urged fathers, men in general to do better in raising kings in their sons. Taking
The internet is the go-to spot for almost anything nowadays. Many homes can be said to have at least one internet-enabled device, hence the need for internet safety. It is not in question that the internet contains reliable and useful
A study has revealed that how a father acts towards the mother of his children affects them long term. In an ideal world, every family will resemble something from a Hallmark card and the parents would be perfect. However, sometimes
As parents, you undoubtedly love your child and want the best for them. But sometimes in giving them the best, we tend to pamper them too much and unknowingly shield them from the chance to learn important life skills. Beyond formal
Kunmi Lolade could not avoid crying sometime in 2019 when she discovered she had been the cause of her 7-year-old daughter’s low self-confidence at school and elsewhere. According to her, the girl’s teacher at school had always wondered why she
Children will often get on their parents or caregivers nerves, that’s what they do. They will defy you, make silly decisions that will infuriate you, but you must hold back your tongue. It is important to separate that silly act
American actor and dad, Tyrese Gibson has written an open letter to his estranged wife Samantha Lee Gibson after they announced they are getting a divorce. The couple who have been married for 4 years and blessed with a daughter
With all of his big business deals and philanthropic work, you’d think that billionaire CEO of Berkshire Hathaway Warren Buffett wouldn’t have time to teach the next generation of investors. Not so. In 2011, the “Oracle of Omaha” helped create
It’s a day after Christmas and 6 days to New year and all through the house, not a creature is stirring… except for your wide-awake kids who are super-jazzed for the festive period. How the heck do you maintain routines
The Lagos State Commissioner for Education, Mrs Folasade Adefisayo, has advised students to stay focused in their academic pursuits. The Commissioner added that the essay competition would enable the students to be confident, boost their oratory skills and have in-depth
Making sacrifices to see your child in a better place in life is not new to many parents but what is truly special is raising a child who acknowledges those efforts and seeks to return the kindness of their parents.
Raising the boy child in the modern era can feel like a major challenge. Evidence suggests that this is actually true. Young men are struggling behaviorally, academically and emotionally.This can largely be traced back to the “traditional” way boys have
While many kids are lucky enough to become the best of friends with their siblings, it’s common for brothers and sisters to fight. It’s also common for them to swing back and forth between adoring and detesting one other. Often,
The Chief Executive Officer, Corona Schools’ Trust Council, Mrs Adeyoyin Adesina, has said teaching children about teamwork and how to handle defeat will help them to develop excellent soft skills. Adesina while speaking at the maiden virtual 2020 inter-schools quiz
There’s nothing like the smell of body odor to remind parents their little boy or girl is growing up and approaching puberty. When kids start to smell differently, remember that it’s a normal part of growing up and that simple
