A child is someone under the age of 18 years. Every child must be given the right to life, survival, and development. Children deserve the opportunity to be able to embrace a meaningful life, as we are all unaware of who each child might become tomorrow. Who is a youth and why do we need to equip children to flourish…
Lessons for Parents: Building a Strong Foundation for Your Child’s Future Well-being!
Lessons for Parents: Building a Strong Foundation for Your Child’s Future Well-being One of the caps I wear is that of a children’s well-being coach, focusing on the emotional, social, and mental health of children aged 9–16. In light of the recent tragedy involving a young employee at EY, which has sparked discussions about work-life balance, Deloitte has taken a…
The missing puzzle pieces to everyday challenges facing everyday children in Nigeria
You are no doubt reading this right now because you have children’s wellbeing at heart. Like me, you may be wondering what exactly is the biggest challenge children might be facing in Nigeria. Prior to 2020 – now known as the year of the pandemic, there were a plethora of challenges children in Nigeria were faced with such as: under-age…
Strategies To Prevent Bullying and End Violence Amongst Children
If you’re a frequent reader of our blog posts, you must have noticed one central theme in all my writings. Yes, it’s all about children’s wellbeing. Let me give you a bit of a background in case you’re wondering why I’m so passionate about children’s wellbeing. As a child, I was loved and cherished as the last of seven children…
Positive Affirmations and Its Impact on Children’s Wellbeing!
Modernity and the way we live now exposes children to persistent toxicity which causes stress and even adults are struggling to live a sane life. Industrial revolution has transformed childhood over the past few decades and growing up in the 21st century become a tough job. Family dynamics, technology overload, exposure to aggressive marketing and the like affect children emotionally,…
Top 10 Practical Tips on Making Your Child’s Mental Health Care A Reality.
One day a child I work with asked me if being healthy was more important than grades or grades were more important. Curious as to where such thought was coming from, I asked what his answer to that question would be and why the question. His response was of course, being healthy is more important and that the topic came…
One Thing Every Parent Must Know About Play
Once upon a time, children were seen as people that spends all day everyday playing, jumping, and asking a thousand question per second, is this assumption still true today? Boys used to spend hours playing football, chasing lizards, flying kites, and climbing trees while the girls spent hours on pretend play – cooking and baking, making cloths for dolls and…
The Critical Role That Sleep Plays in Children’s Wellbeing & Academic Performance
Sleep is critical for life, health, movement, energy, productivity, interaction, focus and concentration. Yes, sleep is a superpower. Humans were designed to sleep, but lifestyle choices have actually hindered the way many sleep. Concerns that children do not get enough sleep cut across generations and centuries. A lot of children find it difficult to sleep through the night, most don’t…
3 Ways Good Communication Skills Can Boost Your Child’s Wellbeing
As a child develops, the ability to communicate effectively is a skill that must be nurtured, so they are better able to express themselves at any time and in any setting. Before getting into the nitty gritty of good communication skills a child must develop, let’s take a look at the moment a baby is born into the world….
Character and Personal Development Booster Workshop [Ages 7-12]
The Character and Personal Development Booster Workshop is focused on making children’s inner world stronger, resilient and equipped to deal with the outer world, make the right choices and reach for the stars. This virtual edition starting on the 18th of February is for children ages 7-12. It’s a live online workshop and accessible to children anywhere in the comfort…
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