Children are their own people with thoughts and behaviours that are independent of parental training and upbringing...
Parenting can be a wild ride, especially for first-timers. But fear not, Laju Iren, a mum of four including a teenager, is here to share her...
Children are very smart and can understand almost every situation. They quietly observe everything, storing every detail and moment in their minds. Some people assume...
Parenting in the 21st century has become a complex terrain where traditional African parenting values and modern demands have to coexist. Striving towards balance is crucial...
I believe in preserving childhood memories for as long as possible...
Education is the key that unlocks the doors to our children’s future, but quality education often comes with a hefty price tag. In today’s rapidly changing...
Nothing prepared me for the horror...
I had a conversation recently with someone about their childhood and it reminded me of a quote by Pamela Dugdale: “Siblings are the people we practice...
Editors note: Every year at BN, we celebrate fathers, not just because it is Father’s Day, but because we understand that fatherhood is a journey of profound...
Growing up, Children’s Day was always a lot of fun. I remember how we were selected for the prestigious Children’s Day march weeks ahead of D-day....
Many parents struggle with getting their children to read books. This is especially true because in this digital age, children now have several other options to...
Sharenting, the act of sharing too much information about your child on social media, is becoming a growing concern. While it may seem harmless to share...
When kids have a short attention span, they have trouble staying focused on a task for an extended amount of time without being distracted, and find it...
Children must understand that once something is posted online, it is almost impossible to erase it.
To every girl child, know that you are gold. You are light. You are beautiful and bold. So go out there and soar, shine bright, spread...
There's been increased attention to issues that matter to girls, and more opportunities for girls to have their voices heard on the global stage. A lot...
I hope the world realizes that there is so much more to breastfeeding than simply putting the baby to the breast.
As we progress and liberate ourselves, let us not justify leaving our kids behind.
We are first married to our spouses before children come along — ideally. Children should thus fit around our lives and marriage, and not us fitting...
Okemmiri, every day, I'm grateful to God that I have you, still strong and alive.
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