Two fathers, share important lessons you need to know about raising Gen Z. As parents and a society, we need to understand Gen Z and be aware of their position as the first true digital natives. The LagosMums 7th Annual Parenting Conference themed Gen Z – Growth and Grit was all about understanding Gen Z.…
How Tablets And Smartphones Affects Toddlers
what parents don’t know is that “Putting babies in front of iPads before the age of two stunts speech development”.
Recipe Of The Week – Akara Fish Tempura
Hi Mums, our recipe of the week is Akara Fish Tempura. It’s a pleasing, easy to cook substitute for our familiar Akara (Bean cake). Akara is a popular Nigerian snack made with beans, also known as bean cakes, bean balls or bean fritas, however, this recipe is infused with eggs and fish fillet. You can…
How Important are Extracurricular Activities for your Child?
Extracurricular activities have become a very important part of a child’s educational process. Although they may not be an integral part of the school curriculum; they are important in developing and discovering a child’s skillset and passion. Extracurricular activities are activities that fall outside of the normal school curriculum. They can range from sports to…
Ways To Teach Your Child How To Prevent Sexual Abuse
There are several ways to teach your child how to prevent sexual abuse, and at the core of it is the understanding that knowledge is power. It can happen to children of any age. For example, Guardian news reported the ongoing court case over child defilement against a supervisor of Chrisland School Lagos. In this…
How To Improve your Mental And Emotional Health
Learn practical ways to get your Mental Power working for you.
What is STEM and why is it important for children
It is quite important for parents and educators to be aware of what STEM is and why it is important for children. STEM is an acronym that stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. The field of STEM was initiated by the National Science Foundation. The term went on to gain more traction when Barack…
How to Juggle Demands of Pregnancy and your Job
Pregnancy imposes a lot on an expectant mum, especially one trying to balance it with a work-life; but juggling the two is possible. As long as a woman is healthy and regularly sees her doctor; there is no reason why she should not continue to work while she is pregnant. This poses little or no…
Teaching Teenagers Love and Respect In A Digital Age
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…
Family Friendly Goals for the New year
Happy New Year! It is another new year, and we will talk about the family goals we can set for the new year. The previous year was filled with so many unforeseen events that might have derailed us from previous goals; both as individuals and as families. But we can kick off this year by…