1. Protecting kids from the consequences of their choices and still expecting them to learn critical lessons. Instead: Allow children to learn from their choices. It’s essential that choice and consequence be experienced. It’s damaging...

Let me just start by saying that I am a firm believer in moderation when it comes to eating. In our house, there are no foods that are completely off-limits. But there are many that...

t’s no secret that a healthy sense of self-esteem is an essential tool for navigating the adult world, but figuring out how to instill confidence in a child isn’t always easy. These ten secrets to...

Our second First Aid Class is scheduled to hold on Saturday 13th of October 2012 at the Ovie Brume Foundation at 27a Gafar Animashaun str. Off Ajose Adeogun VI from 10 am to 2 pm....

Lagosmums you have to get your husbands to read this article below, culled from afatherscry.org It’s alarming to think that Al Bundy, that bumbling buffoon of a father on TV’s “Married With Children,” could serve...

Summer vacation is here again! Schools are releasing students for the long break. For parents,it will be a relief from normal “school-runs”, waking up Junior to get ready for school or watching out to make sure...

When the legendary Michael Jackson died, both fans and critics mourned him for days on end. For we Lagosians, we never had the chance to meet him. He had never set foot in our country,...

I learned this tip from an old boss of mine who said that she makes her kids pick out some of their toys (and no not the broken, damaged toys) to wrap and give out...

Preparing Our Children for Success The role of a mother is a blessing, yet it comes with a high degree of responsibility. In that role as mother, we also function as a teacher, friend, mentor,...