All Children are Precious
In a society where every aspect of education is vital, certain happenings grossly dampen the spirit. Sometimes, I am forced to ask again, “Are these children of today, truly the leaders of tomorrow?” It is true that these days, skills acquisition for children are encouraged. Such skills should however, be decent and life-sustaining ones. Such […]
Parenting Tips to Help Kids Mental Strength
1. Failure sometimes, is essential to success. Give your children the opportunity to learn lessons that may come with failure. Let them understand that failure is a redirection, an opportunity and not fatal. This would help them to rise back up after a setback. 2. Initiating house rules will help your children to understand expectations […]
OUR KIDS AND FRIENDSHIP
As parents we should ensure our children understand the world around them. This includes helping them understand human nature and attributes such as friendship. Teaching children what true friendship entails would help them choose good friends, know who is truly their friend and be a good friend to others. We cannot choose our kid’s friends […]
TALK WITH CAUTION IN FRONT OF YOUR CHILDREN
It is usually very embarrassing when uncomplimentary comments you made in private are shared in public by your own child. Naturally, children are like sponges, they soak everything around them oblivious to the damage it may cause. Kids listen to every word that comes out of mouths around them. They also repeat without any intent […]
LOVE AND DO NOT OVER PAMPER
Doing things for your children in the name of love has different dimensions to it. Doing things that your children are capable of doing is not showing love. We all frown at over pampering but often indulge in it unknowingly. Most times some parents cannot even differentiate love from over pampering. Yes, pampering your children […]
EARN YOUR CHILDREN’S RESPECT WITHOUT BEING PHYSICALLY ABUSIVE
Many Nigerian parents deliberately instill fear in their children as a form of discipline. These parents believe that their children fearing them is the best form of discipline. Some even get physically abusive with their children to command respect. However, we forget so easily that if children are so scared of their parents, they become […]
FEBRUARY 14TH
The feast of Saint Valentine, commonly known as Valentine’s Day is fast approaching. It’s by the corner, the most lovey-dovey day of the year. It is a day of celebration indeed. However, there is need for us to explain to our children what Valentine’s Day is all about. They need to know that Valentine’s Day […]
FATHERS AND THEIR CHILDREN
It is quite easy for a man to sire a child. However, it takes a lot to be a father. Being a dad is a lifetime job. Fathers play roles in every child’s life that cannot be filled by others. The way a father treats his children influences what they (children) look for in other […]
SALARY SCHEME OF CBN,NNPC SHOULD BE USED FOR TEACHERS
As the saying goes, teaching is a noble job. In the past, teachers were seen and treated as members of the noble class. Teachers were proud professionals. In recent times however, most people take up teaching profession without any form of professionalism attached to it. They take up teaching job because of lack of ‘better […]
LOVE OF GRANDPARENTS
My dad’s parents passed away when I was so little. I was lucky to have my mom’s parents while growing up, though one of them is dead now. Reminiscing, I can vividly recollect one of my holidays with my grandma during a festive period at the village. She had a large farm with all sorts […]
The aim of this blog is to address psychological, behavioral and emotional issues that cause family problems. I am also very passionate of the roles of families in the development of children. I am committed to ensuring that children are appropriately conditioned to achieve their full potentials.