According to The United Nations, today is Global Day Of Parents and we’re celebrating all the parents in the house. Parents are the primary caregivers and teachers of their children, preparing them for a happy, fulfilling and productive life. Global Day of parents is a day to recognize parents and the importance they play in the…
Parenting Styles
Taking Charge Of Your Child’s Health
Several years ago, I got married to a man who completed my desire to become a fulfilled mother. A year and three months later, we welcomed our precious baby boy. The birth of our son reinforced the reality that I would fiercely protect and provide for another human. And on that beautiful, warm March evening,…
Don’t You Agree There Has Been A Phone Invasion?
Don’t you agree there has been a phone invasion? Me: what do you mean? Parents are always on their phones and don’t listen. Even teachers too are always on their phones. Me: (feeling guilty as charged) dropped the phone for a few minutes. Me: Few minutes later and feeling I had given adequate listen time…
9 Best Gifts You Can Give Your Children
There are many things you can give your children but have you thought about what some of the best gifts you can give your children are? The types of gifts that never go bad, they never expire nor go out of fashion. We have complied a list of some of the best gifts you can give your…
My Experience Weaning My Child
As a first time mum, I was knocked into the reality of breastfeeding by the pain, cry, bites and engorgement in the first few days and I never remained the same. Although I made the decision to exclusively breastfeed my baby for 6 months based on the recommendation during my antenatal classes, I didn’t realise…
Parents Roles In Maintaining Peaceful And Inclusive Societies
According to the United Nations General Assembly, 15 May of every year is the International Day of Families. The day reflects the importance that the international community attaches to families as basic units of society as well as it’s concern regarding their situation around the world. Last year, the theme was on work-life balance. Goal…
How To Be Intentional About Parenting In The 21st Century
I was at a symposium recently and as usual, when the speaker was done he gave room for the audience to ask questions. A well dressed young man in the front seat with a nice hair cut looking all dapper was the first to put up his hand. Wow! I was impressed. Until I saw…
Let Them Fly!
“There are only two lasting bequests we can hope to give our children. One of these is Roots, the other, Wings”. Hodding Carter Parents or guardians are the major backbone for children’s career choices. Naturally, they want their children to become successful individuals and have a fulfilling life. Note that a strong catalyst that determines…
Iya Wale: The Ever-Present Help In Trouble
This piece by Michael Adesanya is one that gives a sneak-peak into the life of an amazing and sacrificing mother who denies herself a lot of things so that her children can fulfill their dreams – a mother’s love. Now a graduate of Stanford Graduate School of Business, he shares a short story on how Iya…
I. Need. More. Help – Weary Mum Pens Open Letter To Her Husband
“Dear husband, I. Need. More. Help” Most Mums around the world happen to have husbands who are not hands-on Dads. Sometimes, it’s not because Dads are wicked or oblivious, it’s just because we put up this front that shows we’ve got it all under control and they have nothing to worry about. There’s so much…