Helping Children Navigate Bad and Scary News in a World That Feels Overwhelming Children today are growing up in a world where bad news is not just a headline you hear once and move on from. It is everywhere, repeated, remixed, and repackaged by social media algorithms that thrive on shock and urgency. A […]
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Feeling lonely in parenthood? You’re not alone. From estate playgrounds to school runs and WhatsApp voice notes, here are simple, time-smart ways Lagos parents can make genuine friends, swap support, and build a strong village without adding stress to your already full plate.
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Raising Smart, Safe Digital Kids in a Changing World I was a guest on the podcast Reframe with Jade to discuss a topic central to my work: parenting in the digital age. As the founder of LagosMums, a cyberpsychology-trained digital parenting coach, and author of Digital Savvy Parenting, I spoke about how families can transition
As we get ready for the LagosMums Annual Parenting Conference 2025, let’s talk about how digital tools can make parenting neurodivergent children a little easier and a lot more connected. Parenting a neurodivergent child often comes with a mix of love, learning, and a constant search for the right support. Every child’s needs are different,
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Beyond Screen Time: What Every Parent Needs to Know This Cyber Awareness Month As the world marks Cyber Awareness Month, it’s the perfect time for us to pause and update our family’s digital playbook. As a parenting guide with a background in cyberpsychology, I know how overwhelming it can be. The digital world our
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Many parents notice their child is often distracted, struggles to finish tasks or might seem to have endless energy, and they wonder, “Is this just a phase or something I should pay attention to?” These behaviours might indicate ADHD. What is ADHD? ADHD stands for Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, and it is more common than parents
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Mrs Titilade Olatunde: The Glam-ma Who Traded Chef’s Knives for Ankara Fabrics and Found Her Greatest Joy Meet Mrs. Titilade, our LagosMums Grandmum of the Month! Born in the 1950s, she’s lived a life that took her from catering school in Germany to the fabric markets of Lagos. A chef who became a businesswoman, a
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If your teen has ever turned to ChatGPT for homework help, curiosity, or just fun, you’re not alone. Generative AI is quickly becoming part of everyday life for families in Lagos and beyond. But as exciting as it is, many parents have been asking the same question: “How do I keep my child safe while
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Boyede Adebanjo, The Accountant Who Became a Builder of Hearts and Minds Meet Boyede Adebanjo, our LagosMums Mum of the Month! An accountant by training and a successful professional in the financial services sector, Boyede never pictured herself running a school. Yet today, she’s the heartbeat of Beehive School, a place where children don’t just
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It’s that time of year again! The brand new uniforms are ironed, the school bags are packed with fresh notebooks, and the excitement for a new school year is in the air. As proud parents, our first instinct is to capture these precious moments and share them with our friends and family online. That “first
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