Screenwriter Michael Ogah has recounted constantly feeling sad and attempting suicide as a child because he was always compared to other kids. Michael said he was not as intelligent academically as most kids and it troubled him because he always
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Veteran musician, dad, and grandad, Charles Oputa aka Charly Boy writes to parents of LGBTQ children while reacting to his last daughter, Princess Dewy Oputa, who called him out on social media. Recall that two days ago, Charly Boy opened
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on Tuesday, November 17, shared updates on the ongoing strike that has seen university students begging to resume studies after the association downed tools several months back. In the latest update, the body
Actor and TV personality, Keke Palmer wants people to consider forgiving their parents mistakes. On her social media page, the 27-year-old actress sent out the poignant message to her social media followers. On Instagram, she provided more context, sharing that
Parents of children exhibiting kleptomaniac tendencies often find parenting a herculean task. Often than not, the embarrassing behaviour may cause parents to handle things quite aggressively crossing the line between discipline and child abuse as we often see in Nigeria.
Parenting is an undeniably difficult job—and having your kids at home 24/7 while schools and daycares are closed can make it even more stressful. Sadly, that additional layer of stress during an already difficult time can sometimes manifest in ways
Artificial Intelligence expert, Mr. Olusola Amusan, has urged parents and teachers to expose children to the learning of Artificial Intelligence. Amusan, in an interview with a Punch correspondent, said it was unfortunate that Nigeria had not developed strategies to become
Reading should be an exciting activity, especially for children, says Busayo Adebowale, Director, Inspired Kids Network. Sadly, it is not so for many children, as a lot of parents make reading seem like a chore or schoolwork, or indeed a
No parent would imagine having their child raped or fall into the hands of a sexual predator. The thought of it is depressing. The act will not only wreak emotional havoc on the parent and victim; in many cases, it
The negative effects of over-parenting on children are well documented, but less is known about why certain people become helicopter parents. A new study suggests perfectionism is one driver. So-called helicopter parents engage in what’s known as “over-parenting” — hovering
It can be frustrating when a kid veers off task, but a well-meaning “Hey, listen up!” probably won’t do the trick. Parents, guardians, and teachers have an important role in helping a child with a short attention span or who
There is no marriage that is perfect and it is important for couples to devise means to amicably tackle their marital challenges. Though it has been argued that inviting third party into a union is not healthy, some people believe
Many Nigerians love the idea of giving their departed parents a lavish burial ceremony. This long-standing trend has been a topic of discussion on social media with some condemning lavish burials to emphasize on giving parents a better life while
Whether your kids are heading back to school, full-time or part-time, it is important to keep them as safe as possible, especially as the coronavirus pandemic lingers with no vaccine yet. Although research indicated that children generally tended to experience
The rescue story of a little girl who was found floating on an inflatable unicorn in the middle of a sea has made headlines worldwide. The child, said to be around four years old, was propelled out into the ocean
Popular skit maker and actress, Adeyela Adebola, aka Lizzy Jay or Omo Ibadan, has shared on her readiness to find Mr. Right as well as commit to him, but in the mean time, the versatile actress/comedian says she’s not going
Since social media became incorporated into the everyday lifestyle of millions of people worldwide, photos, and videos of personal activities of many individuals, including young children have become the order of the day. In the entertainment world, we’ve come to
Four-time African Women’s Footballer of the Year, Asisat Oshola, says she never had the support of her parents playing football while growing up in Lagos. 25-year-old Oshoala is part of UEFA’s Together #WePlayStrong women’s football campaign, which kicked off on
A woman has narrated how she rewarded her parents for investing in her education, despite advice from people who told them that a girl child education was a waste and will only benefit her in-laws. @NqobaKonkhe said her father was
Researchers who study bullying have discovered that there is much more to bullying than meets the eye. For instance, many people once believed that bullying only consisted of physical bullying and name-calling. However, there are actually six types of bullying, including everything
The growing incidents of child molestation and sexual abuse can definitely make any parent /guardian paranoid about their child’s safety. As intimidating as the menace appears, there are proactive, simple steps you can take to build your child’s confidence to
Tickling your toddler often leads to shrieks of laughter, but there are some interesting theories against it. Is there any truth to the idea that tickling your toddler is harmful? Although many parents have tickled a child at one point
Clergyman and founder of popular Christian drama group, Mount Zion Faith Drama Ministry, Mike Bamiloye, has shared a simple but important advice to singles waiting to get married, and he couldn’t be more qualified to share such wisdom. In a
You will recall that in March, the Federal Government announced the shutdown of schools, religious houses and other public places like cinemas, nightclubs and parks to check the spread of the deadly coronavirus pandemic, popularly known as COVID-19. While some
Ghanaian actress, Akuapem Poloo has apologized for sharing the controversial nude photos from her shoot with her son to mark his birthday. However, she also explained that her true intention was not to sexualize her son as the public had
