Kids will always be kids: happy this minute, throwing tantrums the next. As parents, the way we handle our kids when they misbehave goes a long...
Thinking back to when I was a teen, late 90s/early 2000s, I just wanted to be free. I wanted to do what I liked without queries....
When I was in California, the CEO of Intel Corporations came to speak at my church. His sermon was so good that I sent it to...
There is a truth about African fathers that goes unnoticed or unaddressed for years. An unspoken truth. You may be experiencing this unspoken truth—a tension between...
Choosing to live all by myself is still one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. The freedom, the peace of mind, the responsibility, the learning...
One way or the other, humans are not created to exist in isolation, and parenting is not expected to be an isolated journey. Whether you take...
Almost everyone’s heard phrases like: “Boys don’t cry” “Man up” “Take it like a man” “Na man you be” The list is endless. I have always...
Due to the pandemic, many schools have turned towards digital learning and other world-class online resources for educating students. This is an applaudable effort that bridges...
With every achievement and milestone I’ve hit, my celebrations have consistently been fleeting. I can sincerely say that my life, up until this point, had been...
A financially literate child will definitely be capable of handling whatever amount he/she will get from a trust.
Do something for yourself. You can try deep abdominal breathing, yoga, progressive relaxation techniques, meditation, watching comedy skits on social media, and even prayer. Whatever your...
Your kids may be all grown-ups, married with kids of their own, but may still harbour certain resentments for things you did/said to them when they...
I'm a mum of triplets, plus one. Parenting has been a strong learning point for me, it has helped me realise and build skills and strengths...
Apart from the formal roles, there are numerous other opportunities to consider - volunteering and community service, helping at a summer camp, waiting tables in a...
Help your children become self-aware by guiding them in identifying their strengths and weaknesses, their likes and dislikes, their passions and interests. Doing this will definitely...
My father is very in touch with his emotions - a very expressive man. They say that men hate to cry. Not my father. And I...
Balancing children and a full-fledged workload is not a walk in the park, especially during this period. It’s okay to occasionally treat yourself now and then...
One of the problems with Nigeria today is that our value system has changed; many people want to hammer fast. People pray for “Ise kekere, owo...
2020—what a year! Staying at home for more than four months with the kids, we must say, you have totally rocked parenthood. Raising a child is...
"I have discovered far greater levels of patience, even I am shocked."
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