There is a silent tragedy that is unfolding today in our homes and it concerns our children. As common as this tragedy is, parents have not paid too much attention to it. In this part of the world, talking about mental health is rare. Focusing on other aspects of life receives more attention. From the […]
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Are you Raising an Ajebutter or Ajekpako ? [dropcap]D[/dropcap]o you know her? The mum who feels that her child must be the one with the latest electronic gadget and a nanny to lift each foot. Her child does not do chores because she is too young and besides there is a housekeeper for that. Her
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mindfulness is simply a state of awareness. It means that you are in control of your reactions
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I read an article by Dr Shimi Kang and picked up a new term in parenting styles I could relate to and quite like – The Dolphin Mum. A Dolphin Mum, means a collaborative (authoritative) parent. Not a controlling (authoritarian) Tiger Mum, or a indulging (permissive) Jellyfish Mum. The Dolphin Mum prioritises long-term goals of living
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Researchers reviewed 32 separate studies involving 14,600 pairs of twins. In 23% of cases, parenting style was determined by the child’s personality  Children have a huge input into how they are raised, even though their parents think they are the ones in control. An Israeli study has revealed that in 23 per cent of
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