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Stop Giving Allowances: Why You Should Pay Your Kids ‘Commissions’ Instead

Mama Tola sat in her shop in the bustling heart of Tejuosho Market, Yaba. The afternoon heat was rele

How Listening to Your Child Now Builds Their Confidence for Life

The scent of burnt toast still hung in the air, a familiar Saturday morning perfume. My daughter, the

The Parent Trap: Are You Accidentally Encouraging the Behaviors You Hate?

It was a Tuesday afternoon, and the living room looked like a battlefield of building blocks and half

Parenting Dilemma: Should You Choose Your Child’s Career or Allow Autonomy?

Meet Daniel and Alex. Daniel was groomed from the age of ten. His parents, both successful engineers,

Stop Doing It All: 7 Surprising Advantages of Teaching Kids Responsibility

I remember one Tuesday evening, rushing through the kitchen like a whirlwind. My 10-year-old son, Lia

Taking the Classroom Home: An Introduction to Homeschooling & 7 Advantages You Should Know

The traditional path for education seems simple: enroll your child in a public or private school and

Understanding Bedwetting: A Parent’s Guide to Support, Not Shame

The whispered words “I wet the bed” can feel heavy, not just for the child who utters the

The Accelerated Child: Why is the Gap Between Childhood and Adulthood is Shrinking?

The other day, I watched a seven-year-old on a playground, not swinging on the monkey bars, but inten

Beyond the Binary: What the Stay-at-Home Dad Really Means for Africa’s Future

The Invisible Man in the Kitchen The aroma of freshly brewed coffee usually signals the start of anot

“Where Did That Come From?”: Dealing with the Habits Your Child Picks Up Outside the Home

The other day, my son came home from a friend’s house and, frustrated by a video game, let out