Everyone agrees that it’s a crime to neglect a child. That’s a no brainer. What we’ve failed to see for two decades is that over-parenting — not under-parenting — can do even more harm. Psychologists have found that a child without an attentive parent can be emotionally damaged and soon discover they must find a way […]
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Though the specifics may differ from time to time, these are ten of the most basic excuses parents make when their children behave badly. “He’s Gifted” – Attributing bad behavior to an enhanced intellectual capacity is a common excuse for some parents, ostensibly because it’s easier to believe that a gifted child is acting out
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by Tracy Nneka Osokolo Tracy Nneka Osokolo is the author of “Red Pepper and English Tea” – ANBUKRAFT Award Winner for Best New Fiction. She was a Resident Writer at the London 2012 Olympics Festival at the Southbank Centre. Hoping that it wouldn’t come too soon, I’m now experiencing that section of the rules book
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It has been shown many times over in research studies that a parent who is involved in their child’s education has a positive impact. It’s reflected in improved grades and test scores, strong attendance, a higher rate of homework completion, higher graduation rates, improved attitudes and behaviors in the child, as well as the child
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Specifically in this situation, the king had a dream and he asked for interpretation. Everyone who the king expected to be able to translate his dream was unable to and therefore in anger sentenced everyone to death. Daniel on facing the death sentence requested to speak with the King, he spoke to the King with
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by Tosin Akingbulu I remember tagging along behind my mum as we went shopping every last Saturday of the month. I drew one heavy step after another because this was my least favourite chore – grocery shopping. The market was always messy and when we passed the butchers’, oh, that stench! Whew! And I always wondered
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One of the benefits of living in Nigeria is that labour is cheap. So for working Mums (and those who can) having a nanny is a great advantage. But can you find a good nanny? Welcome to the nanny trap. Abiola Okubanjo, Director of Tiger Lily Children’s Wear shares her views on finding that rare
When it comes to different seasons of marriage, many people might think about Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. in reality, the different seasons have their different characteristics. And it is helpful to know what season your marriage is going through to determine what you need to do. This will help you maintain the season, get
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by Nimi Akinkugbe Shakespeare’s Polonius offers the sage advice to his son Laertes in Hamlet “Neither a borrower nor a lender be, for loan oft loses both itself and friend.” Consider this scenario: A friend calls you and needs to see you urgently. It can’t be discussed on the telephone; she must visit you personally.
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BY GWEN MORAN Successful family business owners blend often blend good parenting with good business practices. Here are five parenting skills that can help make you a better business owner. 1. Enforce rules. Any parent will tell you that having rules is essential to a well-run household. The same is true for companies. Clearly outline behavioral expectations
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