Home schooling vs. traditional schooling in Nigeria, this was a conversation we had on our community @LagosMums recently. Homeschooling refers to the education of a child at home either by a parent or tutor while traditional schooling refers to the conventional school setting complete with teachers, boards and classmates. There are a few families that […]
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Autism/Autism Spectrum Disorder is a condition that is usually detected in children when they are between the ages of 2-3 years. It is usually identified by challenges with verbal communication, social skills and repetitive behaviours. Parents of children with autism, as with parents of other special needs children, suddenly find themselves thrown into the deep
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Sometimes, you think you’ve done a great job coping with being a good mum, then you read your child’s school essay and learn that mummy’s hobby is shouting and sleeping (Yes, weren’t you the one to explain that a hobby is what one loves doing?). You just finish bathing the baby and before you can
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Today marks the 12th World Down Syndrome Day to raise awareness on the disorder. Every year, Down Syndrome International encourages people to choose activities that will raise awareness on Down Syndrome. To let people know that those living with it play a vital role in our lives. By understanding the issues they face in their everyday
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Children doing amazing things is something we should celebrate. As we raise our children lets encourage them to dream. Dreamers who want to make a change in the world or at least leave a dent. When a child has a good idea, it’s in our best interest to nurture and support them. It’s a joy to see children
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Parents have a lot of questions about Facebook and their children. So Facebook decided to create a central database of answers. The Parents Portal launched globally, in more than 55 languages. This is a part Facebook’s already existing Safety Center, but it’s built specifically for people with kids. Oh, and you don’t even have to
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Incase you didn’t know, it’s World Thinking Day today! ?? It is a day set aside and celebrated by all Girl Guides and Girl Scouts around the world, thinking about “sisters” in all the countries of the world, the meaning of Guiding, and its global impact. It also celebrates international friendship, speaking out on issues that affect girls and young
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A day before Valentine’s, we asked mums on our Instagram page how they would be spending the day; whether with hubby or with the children. Over 70 percent of the responses we got chose to spend valentines day with the children and the rest of the responses were family-centric. We were both surprised and not
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Positive parenting and lifestyle blogger, Amaka Benson started the year promoting her newly released book “Micah’s Meals” in Lagos and Abuja. A cookbook for babies, toddlers and beyond. Fresh off a successful launch in London, she was well received by her supporters and fellow mothers. Tickets sold out in minutes as people had been looking
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We know the crucial role mothers play in the well-being of children and the family as a whole. The question is do mothers know how important their own well-being is? As important as the role of the mother is in nurturing, raising the family and balancing all the many roles she has – Mums health
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