Ndidi Adekunle Previously, we shared 5 questions to help you review your discipline strategies and ultimately, get your child to obey set rules as expected (read here). Find 5 more questions to help you in this regard: 1. Is Your
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Dolapo Marinho Let’s face it, parenting is hard work. Unless you have a fairy godmother or an entourage of staff helpers, being a parent can drive you to the end of your tether. The issue of discipline is one that
Ineh Olisah As parents, we desire to have intelligent and gifted children who outdo our own achievement at each developmental milestone and make us proud and fulfilled parents in the future. Since no one has a more genuine interest in
Ineh Olisah Want your child to do better in school? Take a close look at diet. Certain brain boosting foods may help boost a child’s brain growth — plus improve brain function, memory, and concentration. Rule Number one: Never send
Ineh Olisah Sexual abuse cuts across social class, age, culture or creed. While there is no sure-fire way to protect one’s child from this menace, steps can be taken to prevent and curtail the danger. As a society, we have
By Chiomah Momah It is delightful to meet a young child who is courteous, cultured and with fine manners. It can also be quite embarrassing when the child with poor manners happen to be yours. To ensure that our children
Raising a child without the support of a partner can be quite challenging to say the least and in the words of Nollywood mom-of-2, Mercy Aigbe, it can be hell, however, not impossible as she has demonstrated. Giving a special shout out
A very rude and frightening letter written by a year five pupil to her teacher only identified as Ms Leone, has left readers shocked. In the letter, the pupil named Isis called the teacher out for subjecting her to do extra
Sometimes, when children feel pressured or intimidated at school or they have not adjusted to staying too long away from home, they become unhappy. However, parents may not be able to tell if their children are not happy at school.
By Ndidi Adekunle So you’ve tried all the discipline strategies you know, and, still, nothing seems to work. You’re in a bit of a panic, as the handwriting is boldly written on the wall that you’d better get a hold
Amanda Kirby Okoye When my first son was about 5 years old, he asked me if I was going to find him a wife or he should do it by himself. I was driving at the time and I almost
By Eyinade Eweje The importance of dedicating more quality time to our children cannot be over-emphasized. This year offers a fresh opportunity to renew your commitment to this in view of making more positive impacts in their lives while also
Pastor (Mrs) Folu Adeboye, wife of the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), who spoke at 2017 RCCG Children’s Party which took place at the Redemption Camp, revealed the number of biological children she so wanted to have. Though blessed
Children err all the time, because they are children but guess what? Adults make mistakes too. It is the ability to correct them lovingly and effectively that makes for good parenting. And this is what the story we are about
By Chiomah Momah Despite the fact that childhood obesity has reached an alarming proportion, some parents with obese kids have chosen to live in denial. This is fueled by ignorance and the ever busy parent who feels the need to
A terrified mother has released shocking CCTV footage which appears to show a van driver attempt to lure her three children to his van using doughnuts. Rechelle Haigh, 26, has now warned people living on her street about a man
Adesua Iyoyojie A positive sense of self is one of the greatest gifts you can give your child. In Part One of this topic, we discussed ways to help your child increase their self confidence. Children with high self-esteem feel loved
A young genius has rapidly become an internet sensation after an instagram video that shows him solving a mathematical problem on a chalkboard, was shared online. The toddler can be seen in the video clip holding a chalk in his
The mother of a young New Zealand girl who was approached by two men in a white van said she was thankful her daughter knew what to do and didn’t get in the vehicle. Rotorua police released a statement seeking
Mikel Obi’s Russian wife, Olga Allegra shared a video of their twin daughters playing in a bush and advised parents to let their children play outside as much as possible instead of buying them iPads and iPhones. Olga, who has a
Discipline is future-focused, always geared towards future acts. Popular Nollywood actress and single mum of one, Uche Ogbodo, took to her Instagram page to show off her parents and also appreciate them. Posting photos she took with them and her younger sister,
In a report by Mail Online, MRI scans show that pupils from richer backgrounds have thicker cortexes, the part of the brain linked with visual perception and knowledge storage, than poorer students. While previous studies have shown that wealthier pupils’
By Matthew Imerhion Did you know research shows that about 96% of all children lie frequently at home? Don’t be quick to think your child’s the worst of the lot or absolve him of this wrongdoing. Dr. Marie Hartwell-Walker, an
