Going back to school may come with some anxiety this year. A lot of children and teens haven’t been able to feel safe or stable over the last year because of the trauma caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the ways it has disrupted “normal” life. Children have different things that could be of concern,…
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12 Parenting Online Posts of the Year
There is so much to cover when it comes to parenting, below is a list of 12 of some of our top parenting online posts of the year. These range from being a new parent, ensuring online safety, how to choose the right school and so much more; get the tips you need for parenting…
How the Red List affects Nigerian Boarding School Students in the UK
On Monday, 6th December 2021, the UK government announced that Nigeria has been added to the red list. The implication of this is that if you arrive in England from this date, you must follow the red list rules. For many Nigerian families who have children in school in the UK, this brings up a…
How To Be a 21st Century Parent
Do you wonder how to be a 21st century parent? Sometime last year, my 11 year old son walked up to my room and said to me “Mummy, I am really scared.” Shocked and scared myself, I asked him – “Why are you scared”? He then sat down very close to and said, “Why do…
10 Telltale Signs Your Child is Being Bullied
Bullying is a problem of epidemic proportions and can affect every aspect of a child’s life. Sometimes parents do not know what to look out for. As a result, we are sharing 10 telltale signs that your child is being bullied, which can serve as a guide. While visibility around the issue has been raised…
5 Tips to Raise Children Who Have Internal Motivation
Why do we do the things we do? the could be many reasons, whether it is to fit in, to be praised or because you simply want to. As intentional parents, the top of our list is to raise children who have internal motivation. Children who can achieve the results that they want and stay…
What to do when your Child is being Bullied by a Teacher
It might be one of the worst things for parents; finding out that your child is being bullied, and even worse is for the bully to be the teacher. Recently, Mercy Johnson’s daughter has been the topic of being a victim. A victim of being bullied by a teacher. While this particular case has gained…
Sponsors And Vendors At The LagosMums 8th Parenting Conference
The LagosMums 8th Annual Parenting Conference was held on Saturday, the 9th of October 2021, online. In effect, the event witnessed selections of Sponsors and Vendors who supported and also exhibited their products and services. Below are our #LagosMums2021 Sponsors and Vendors. MEET OUR SPONSORS MaggiMaggi has an array of products designed according to homemade…
Raising Self-Confident Adults
The journey to raising self-confident adults does not start when they become older, infact the work starts right from when your children are still young. With some simple steps, parents can focus on the end goal and start from today to raise those adults who will be self-confident and independent. 1. Begin with the end…
How Instagram is Bad for Teenagers Mental Health
As a parent of teenagers, you have most likely wondered if Instagram or other social media platforms could be bad for your teenager’s mental health. But without any real data or research, and with all the varying information about the real effect on children and teens; most parents are left trying to figure out how…