The US Surgeon General’s recent guidelines on social media and youth mental health have highlighted the need for parents and teenagers to be aware of the potential risks and benefits of social media use. Read on to see the summary of 10 important guidelines that both parents and teenagers should keep in mind to promote […]
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Our world needs to raise boys to men with the right attitude and character. As parents raise their sons there are certain things to keep in mind. Raising true men begins with having a clear picture of what role a man plays and who a man needs to be. Clarity about the roles and responsibilities
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Could your child be addicted to their smartphone? In today’s digital age, smartphones have become a part of our daily lives. Children, especially, have become inseparable from their devices, spending hours scrolling through social media, playing games, and watching videos. While technology has undoubtedly revolutionized the way we live, it has also brought with it
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As a parent of teenagers, you have most likely wondered if Instagram or other social media platforms could be bad for your teenager’s mental health. But without any real data or research, and with all the varying information about the real effect on children and teens; most parents are left trying to figure out how
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Here are 5 habits to be a happy working mum that are worth considering. There is always talk and debate about being a working mum or not. Mums need to cut themselves some slack and figure out ways to stop the guilt of not being there enough, or good enough. If you do not have guilt as a
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The importance of mental wellness of young adults and teenagers is critical. A recent tragic incident occurred at Olasore international School, Iloko-Ijesha, Osun State when a child committed suicide by hanging. The school management rose from this traumatic experience by organising a very well attended seminar on Mental Wellness of young adults ( Teenagers). The event
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According to experts, the pandemic affected teenagers’ development in various ways. In fact, some psychologists suggest that parents can help improve their teen’s mental health by adjusting their age by 2 years. This means that a 13-year-old today might be more developmentally aligned with an 11-year-old pre-pandemic. While the pandemic and the state of the
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At birth, a baby will reflexively suck any object placed in its mouth; this is the sucking reflex responsible for breastfeeding but this reflex disappears at about 4 months of age. ultrasound scans have revealed that thumb sucking can start before birth, as early as 15 weeks from conception. You might wonder how to deal with children thumb sucking. As
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These are the highlights of the Esports Conversation which was held live on Youtube on Saturday 28th of January 2023. Powered by LagosMums and the Lagos Esports Forum. Speakers at the event were; Sayo Owolabi, Founder/CEO, Lagos Esports Forum Yetty Williams, Founder/CEO, LagosMums Ife Akintaju, COO Mobiele Cholwe Shabukali, CEO Team Gematrix Mr Peter
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Teaching teenagers about love and respect in a digital age presents its own challenges. Is it okay for someone your teen has never met, to ask them out on a date via WhatsApp, and ask your teen to meet him at the venue using an Uber? Parents of teenagers are struggling with how to deal
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