Going back to school may come with some anxiety this year. A lot of children and teens haven’t been able to feel safe or stable over the last year because of the trauma caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the ways it has disrupted “normal” life. Children have different things that could be of concern,…
How To Raise Digital Detectives
The increase in fake news is very high; there is so much information out there and anyone can literally post what they feel like. As parents and educators, we need to know how to raise digital detectives. Our children are digital citizens who will interact with a large quantity of information online. In addition, they…
Choosing an International School Should Not be a Headache
When it comes to choosing an International school, it should not be a headache. With some adequate planning and support along the way, you can make the right choice for your children and wards. Julia was both excited and stressed when her husband told her the big news: Eduardo’s company offered him a great promotion…
How to Use Positive Discipline as a Tool of Intentional Parenting
To ensure that you use positive discipline as a tool of intentional parenting, you want to think about discipline differently from what you might have been used to. As a parent, you want to help your child acknowledge what behaviour is wrong; and how and why to correct it. Ultimately, you want to help them…
How To Live With Less – DeClutter Your Way To Being More Effective
It is a New Year and this could be a good time to get rid of excess baggage. Here are some top TED Talks on how to live with less and declutter your way to being more effective. There is something about living simply to be able to achieve the things you want with clarity…
12 Parenting Online Posts of the Year
There is so much to cover when it comes to parenting, below is a list of 12 of some of our top parenting online posts of the year. These range from being a new parent, ensuring online safety, how to choose the right school and so much more; get the tips you need for parenting…
How the Red List affects Nigerian Boarding School Students in the UK
On Monday, 6th December 2021, the UK government announced that Nigeria has been added to the red list. The implication of this is that if you arrive in England from this date, you must follow the red list rules. For many Nigerian families who have children in school in the UK, this brings up a…
10 Telltale Signs Your Child is Being Bullied
Bullying is a problem of epidemic proportions and can affect every aspect of a child’s life. Sometimes parents do not know what to look out for. As a result, we are sharing 10 telltale signs that your child is being bullied, which can serve as a guide. While visibility around the issue has been raised…
Be a Good Teacher for Your Baby
Be a good teacher for your baby by showing them how to look at, listen to, touch, or smell, and generally explore their expanding world. Babies learn by exploring the things around them. Hold your babies so they can see things; help them hold objects like socks or a rattle. As babies grow, give them…
Nigerian Secondary School Entrance Examinations
Preparing your children for Secondary School is exciting as you are preparing them for an important stage of their lives. Part of the process is registering your child or ward for the entrance examinations to gain admission to the Secondary School of preference. Below is a list of dates for top Nigerian Secondary School Entrance…