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I Chose to be a ‘Better Parent’ and now I Have a Child Who Won’t Shush!
By Temitope Ade | Published August 2022
5 Brain-Boosting Foods for Kids
What you feed to your child has a very huge impact on his brain development and intelligence especially in the first three years of his life. During this time, he’ll learn how to think, behave, explore and develop many other cognitive skills. Food plays a very important role in growth and development so the body … Continue reading “ 5 Brain-Boosting Foods for Kids “
BED-WETTING CHRONICLES: MY 12 YEAR OLD SON STILL BED-WETS; I HAVE TRIED EVERYTHING
Bed-wetting can be distressing for both the child and the parent. Some children are unable to achieve dryness at night even after being potty trained. The psychological implication of bed-wetting on older children can results in poor academic performance and behavior. Many of these children suffer physical, verbal and emotional abuse; from adults and even … Continue reading “BED-WETTING CHRONICLES: MY 12 YEAR OLD SON STILL BED-WETS; I HAVE TRIED EVERYTHING”
Parenting Triggers: How to Identify Them and Take Control
By Louise-Ann Paris-Riviere | Updated June 2022
Juneteenth: How (and Why) to Teach Children About the Holiday
Juneteenth is now officially a Federal Holiday! It’s a good time for parents to teach their child(ren) about the significance of this special holidays. Many schools avoid teaching about Juneteenth because of its connection to slavery in America. But our children deserve to know what really went down. It’s okay if you don’t know the … Continue reading “Juneteenth: How (and Why) to Teach Children About the Holiday“
HOW TO BALANCE BEING A SINGLE MOM AND DATING
Some of the exciting things in life are the different people we meet and the different experiences. Relationships are an essential part of making life interesting. They come with new ideas, lessons, insights, change and more. Just as we know, every relationship requires time and nurturing for growth and time is not luxury especially for … Continue reading “HOW TO BALANCE BEING A SINGLE MOM AND DATING“
TALKING TO KIDS ABOUT SEX: AN AGE BY AGE GUIDE
How should you tell your kids about sex? How much is too much for them to handle? These are some of the questions that boggle our minds as parents. The thing is, every child is different and there isn’t one right way to have ‘the talk’ with a child but we’ve put together this age … Continue reading “TALKING TO KIDS ABOUT SEX: AN AGE BY AGE GUIDE“
6 TIPS TO SAVE MONEY THIS EASTER
The first thing you need to do to take charge of this year’s Easter spending is to create an Easter budget. Budgeting is very important if you want to avoid putting a strain on your pocket. Write down exactly what you need and how much you want to spend. Be intentional and track your spending … Continue reading “6 TIPS TO SAVE MONEY THIS EASTER”
HOW TO BOOST YOUR CHILD’S SELF-ESTEEM
Low self-esteem starts from childhood and It’s heartbreaking when you hear your kids say words like “I’m ugly.” “I am not loved.” “I never get anything right.” This is a susceptible situation for both parent and child. This is the point where you teach your child to love themselves and to be confident so … Continue reading “HOW TO BOOST YOUR CHILD’S SELF-ESTEEM“
