For whatever one sows, that will he also reap (Galatians 6:7) I went to my office weeks after the lockdown was lifted and saw that some of the office plants were at the brink of death lol. The ones inside the office with no sunlight were almost dead but the ones outside did better. They […]
15 Fun Ways to Keep Children Busy Over The Summer Holiday
Remote learning was tiring, and we couldn’t wait for it to be over. Now that it is over, we are left wondering what to do with the kids since this is unusual summer vacation. Some of us want them to take a break from anything online while some of us realise we can’t run away […]
6 Tips for an Excellent Summer School Experience
Many parents are viewing summer holidays with a mix of relief and dread: relief that home schooling/remote learning is coming to an end, and dread on how to keep the children busy for the next month or two. In the past, sending your child to various Summer Camps was the solution during the summer holidays. […]
How You Can Support Your Child’s Mental Health During The Lockdown
I recently saw on social media a young boy who committed suicide and left a video for his family. My sister’s teenage daughter recently admitted to considering suicide. Mental health issues are on the rise. Experts predict that the Covid-19 lockdown is expected to affect the mental health of children. We need to proactively ensure […]
What is Your Next Move – Planning for Post Lockdown School Resumption
No schools, no exams, more online/distance learning, and parents in COVID-19 lockdown with their kids. Some parents are working from home, others have lost their jobs and teachers are creating an entirely new way of doing their jobs — not to mention the kids themselves, stuck inside without their friends. Somehow, we will get through […]
When and What Should We Tell Our Children About Homosexuality
Last week, a video of a couple was circulating who said their daughter was playing a game and an advert popped up – it was a video ad of a sexual nature with two men. Also, a friend’s 7year old was on the iPad and an ad popped up that was of a sexual nature. […]
Are Your Children Driving You Up The Wall? Discipline That Really Works!
“The key to smart discipline is simple: Set clear expectations up front for how you want your child to behave. Then it’s up to them to be in control of their actions” “Tobi, why is your room so messy with your toys and books everywhere?’ yelled Mummy 5 mins later, Mummy is yelling about something […]
How to Make Your Life Easier While Homeschooling Your Preschooler
For most parents in Nigeria, home-schooling is not a common aspect of parenting. Covid-19 has ushered in a new reality for most parents. Even the ones that would rather employ a private home tutor for their kids have been forced to put their legs in the shoes since the inception of the compulsory school lockdown. […]
Covid-19: 5 Benefits Of Outdoor Play for Kids
From playing on iPads to watching television, kids are having a luxury of time indoor . While Covid-19 pandemic has necessitated this, spending a predominate amount of time inside can have some negative impacts on the health and development of kids. Same way, a wide body of researches and articles have also reeled out many […]
What if Your Child Asks Where Do Babies Come From?
“Mommy, where do babies come from?” This is the question that made my heart skipped a bit when i was carrying my second child’s pregnancy. My son beside me in the bedroom suddenly put the question to me. I do not doubt the fact that the question may have been spurred by my baby bump. […]