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TEACHING YOUR ADOLESCENT ABOUT CONSENT
The recent cases of rape and sexual violence in the country have brought so much attention to family life and parenting. Last week I had someone asking what's the role of the family in all these sexual violence against girls and women, I had to educate the person on...
SURVIVAL TIPS FOR STAYING AT HOME WITH YOUR CHILDREN WITHOUT STRESSING
A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR STAYING AT HOME WITH YOUR CHILDREN DURING A LOCK DOWN WITHOUT LOSING YOUR COOL. INTRODUCTION The outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19) has forced a lockdown in most countries in the world. Everyone is to stay at home (indoors) for 24hrs for the...
TRAIN YOUR CHILD IN THE WAY HE SHOULD GO
I was at Nigeria Bottling Company #youthempowered programme as a mentor, I noticed a lot of youths who had studied courses in the University that had nothing to do with their passion or purpose, people working at places and on jobs that is not their first choice of...
RAISING SELF-DISCIPLINED CHILDREN
Can children develop self-discipline?‘’My child is so impulsive always acting without thinking’’ how can I help my child to develop self-discipline was the question a parent asked me.She looked so worried wondering what to do. I had to reassure her that there was...
YOUR CHILD AND THE INTERNET
“Good afternoon ma, you do not know me but I follow you on Instagram and I see what you are doing”. “Thank you for following me, how may I help you ma” I responded. ‘’I have a challenge and I do not know who to talk with’’ the lady continued ‘’my child is addicted to...
WAYS TO AFFIRM YOUR CHILD
Our children are emotionally vulnerable, looking for ways to seek our approvals and attention. The best way they know that they have our approval is when we affirm them. Affirming your child boost his or her self esteem and self confidence. Most times we...