Mental Health

5 Tips to Ensure Optimal Mental Health for Children

With so much going on in the world, optimal mental health should be at the top of every intentional parent’s list of priorities, both individually and collectively as a family. There are certain things and steps parents can take to ensure the mental health of their children in today’s world. Remember that every child is […]

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Spotting Early Mental Health Challenges in Your Child

Early intervention isn’t just about spotting “problems,” it’s about empowering your child with the support they need to thrive. To help you navigate this, here is a practical DSM-informed guide. It is designed to help mothers and parents recognize the early signs of mental health challenges. Children’s emotional, biological, cognitive, and behavioral changes are part

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Digital Tools for Neurodivergent Children: A Guide For Parents

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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The Bright Side of ADHD: How Adults Can Turn Challenges into Strengths

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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A Parent’s Guide to Understanding ADHD Symptoms

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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Your Child’s Mental Health: 5 Things Parents Should Never Overlook

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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Back to School: 6 Essential Tips to Prioritize Your Children’s Mental Health

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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How Can You Prevent Eating Disorders in Your Teens?

In comparison with other disorders, the availability of material on the prevention of eating disorders is limited at best. Eating disorders though often overlooked can be very harmful as they negatively affect personal self-esteem in addition to health. Although eating disorders can happen to anyone, teens especially female teens are more vulnerable to them. Also,

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