As we get ready for the LagosMums Annual Parenting Conference 2025, let’s talk about how digital tools can make parenting neurodivergent children a little easier and a lot more connected. Parenting a neurodivergent child often comes with a mix of love, learning, and a constant search for the right support. Every child’s needs are different, […]
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Self-discipline isn’t just about making your kids eat their vegetables or clean their rooms. It’s a life skill that empowers them to manage emotions, resist temptations, and achieve their goals. Here’s how you can nurture this valuable trait in your children: Be a Role Model: Kids learn best by observing. Demonstrate self-control in your own
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Discussions about adult ADHD tend to focus on the struggles. You hear so much about impulsivity, difficulty staying organised and reduced concentration. But that is not the full picture. There is a bright side to ADHD that deserves just as much attention. Many Adults with ADHD have incredible strengths that fuel creativity, focus and drive.
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Many parents notice their child is often distracted, struggles to finish tasks or might seem to have endless energy, and they wonder, “Is this just a phase or something I should pay attention to?” These behaviours might indicate ADHD. What is ADHD? ADHD stands for Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, and it is more common than parents
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We live in a world that’s obsessed with being productive. Everywhere you turn, someone’s talking about time management, blocking off calendars, color-coding to-do lists, or waking up at 5 AM to “win the day.” Not many people have thought about the cousin of this, which is energy management. The truth is that being intentional with
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LagosMums celebrates Simisola Gbadamosi, the thirteen-year-old Nigerian voice actress who has made history as the youngest Nigerian to receive an Emmy nomination for her role in Iwaju. She has earned a historic Emmy nomination and recognized in the category of Outstanding Younger Voice Performer in a Preschool, Children’s, or Young Teen Program. The ceremony is
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It is time for back to school and school resumption shopping as the vacation is rapidly coming to an end. LagosMums has compiled a shopping list to serve as a guide as you prepare the children to go back to school. The list is broken down across what is absolutely needed and the other little things that
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Everyone knows how critical a child’s mental health is to their development. However, many parents do not always know how exactly to pay attention to their children’s mental health. In a recent conversation, Busola Olamuyuwa, a clinical psychologist and Yetty Williams, parenting coach and founder of LagosMums, delved into the importance of each child’s mental
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Over the last 15 years, a large number of scientific studies have confirmed what parents have known intuitively for a long time: sitting down to a family meal is good for the spirit, the brain, and the body. Recent studies link regular family dinners (5 or more meals a week) with a host of teenage
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6 Essential Tips to Prioritize Your Children’s Mental Health as They Return to School As the back-to-school season approaches, parents find themselves amidst the hustle and bustle of preparing their children for a new academic year. Amidst the excitement of new teachers, friends, and experiences, it’s crucial not to overlook the significance of prioritizing your
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