A number of parents have expressed outrage after their children, as young as 11 years old, were asked by their school teacher to define hardcore pornography and other inappropriate topics that are meant for adults. Youngsters in years 7, 8,
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Children of parents with a degree are almost a year of schooling ahead in math by the age 11 than peers whose parents have just GCSEs, a new study has discovered. Greater parental education is the strongest predictor of maths
Rob Kenney who grew up without a father has gone viral after creating a YouTube channel to share ‘dad advice’ with children in a similar position. Rob Kenney’s father left when he was just 12 years old. This meant the
Mrs. Aanu Senbanjo is an autism specialist and the administrator of Down Syndrome Foundation Nigeria. In a chat, the expert discusses the myth surrounding down syndrome, DS and how she has been managing children with developmental challenges for two decades
Former Nollywood actress Georgina Onuoha has written a beautiful open letter to her daughters, Chigozie and Chimezie where she highlighted two things they should never do. The single mum-of-two who has shared often that she did not always have it
What baby items to get is really quite obvious or so you think. Like every other area, baby items has seen some creative innovations suited for more flexibility whether you are a parent or for your baby or toddler. We
Public or structured schooling is obviously the most established method for learning for kids, however, many parents are beginning to consider that homeschooling may be an excellent alternative hiding in plain sight the whole time. With the recent realities brought
A Nigerian teacher, Elizabeth Ogah, took to Facebook to write her thoughts on what she believes to be the under-estimation of the value of school teachers by parents. The teacher, in her Facebook post, said she believes that by now
For the past few years, Nigerian women have been calling for gender equality in society. Although not many people, especially African men, are comfortable about this, advocates continue to hold a conversation around the subject matter. Just recently, celebrities took
A Nigerian writer, Nate Nwajei is of the opinion that society sets really low standards for raising boys compared to girls. The implication, Nate explains is that as long as the society continues on that path where it excuses bad
A longitudinal study examined whether children who are well-liked and children who are popular got that way by being fun to hang around with. Across a two-month period, primary school children perceived by classmates as someone who is fun to
Actress and mum-of-three, Chacha Eke-Faani has taken to her Instagram account to share parenting gems in an open letter addressed to parents. In her post, the actress itemised fifteen gems that can help a parent take audit of their own
New research finds that children’s rearing environment has a meaningful impact on their risk for major depression later in life, and notes the importance supporting of nurturing environments when children are at risk. In the study, authors analyzed the health
A Nigerian mum, Nwosu Rita Akpunonu took to her Facebook group to rejoice after her 3-year-old daughter vomited an metal nail she swallowed eight months ago. The mother said her daughter returned from school one day and informed her that
Overconfidence in one’s own abilities despite clear evidence to the contrary is present and persistent in children as young as four, a new study by the Univeristy of Sussex Business School has revealed. Results of the study which was published
Music executive, Ubi Franklin, is in a war of words with his South African baby mama, Nicola Siyo who happens to also be his third baby mama, but he is not doing it alone. Ubi’s fourth baby mama and the
It is required of every parent to acquire basic first aid skills which may be useful to help their children in the event of certain hazards. In a split second, anything could go wrong, and your child’s life may be
First Bank is making it its concern to help parents cope as the world continues to battle the COVID-19 pandemic that has seen to the closure of schools and businesses. The CEO of the bank, Dr. Adesola Adeduntan has announced
Father-of-two and the Group Head, Communications and External Affairs at Access Bank, Amaechi Okobi took to his Instagram to speak on gender bias as it affects men and women, but particularly women. While addressing the subject in his post, he
A study suggests that raising a child in a bookish atmosphere may be a prerequisite to deriving the full benefit of a college education, and, of course, it provides a child with an even greater chance of success in adulthood.
A Twitter user celebrated his stepfather on his birthday and recounted how much of a parent he has been to himself and his little brother. @Laidetos said he lost his father at a really young age. 10 years later, a
Reading has many advantages and benefits for young children and its importance cannot be over-emphasised. If you want your child to reap and enjoy the benefits of reading, then you must make your child a reader. This is made possible
Love & Hip-hop television star and mum, Alexis Sky took to Instagram to speak about being a mother to a special needs child. The American reality TV personality has a daughter who she says is fathered by rapper Fetty Wap.
Tennis champion and mum-of-one, Serena Williams shared a new photo of herself cradling her sleeping daughter as she opened up about how hard it is balancing motherhood with a career. She cheered mums who hold regular jobs and still give
Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi has called for the arrest of deadbeat fathers in the Northern part of Nigeria, those who send out their children as Al-majiris. Speaking at a conference organized by the Future Assured Initiative, a non-governmental organisation
