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Handling conflict in the home
As an undergraduate, Paulina Adams had always dreamt about her dream wedding. She had desired a home where she…
Of interruptions in the New Year…
Like most people, I’ve got two mobile phones. Both defend me against network interruptions.
Even though the yellow…
A new place for cupid
Wole loves the internet, especially the opportunities it offers. He was in his favourite café one day, out of…
Changing lifestyle of modern parents
Zainab Adamu was a bit apprehensive this Monday morning. She was running late for work. She’s been up as early as…
Show me your friend…
“Friends that are good are the ones that uplift your mood.
They cheer you up when you’re down and they always wipe…
Handling stuttering in children
As children learn to talk, they may repeat certain sounds, stumble on or mispronounce words, hesitate between…
How disco helped my autistic son
Autism left Jimmy Hobley unable to read, write or make much sense of the world. But then his mum, Sheila, came…
Our natural individuality
Chiamaka Nnadi is a mother of three who worries about the birth order of her kids. For some years, she has keenly…
When cash handouts from mum and dad get you fuming
If parents favour one of their adult children by giving them more money than the others, it can create emotional…
Children and apps: Should we fear the iNanny?
This week, a four-year-old was treated for screen addiction. Emma Cook investigates the dangerous seduction of…
How secured is your child with you?
There are different kinds of attachment relationships that can be put into different categories. These categories…
Housing and couples’ attitude to child birth
Badejo turned on his side for the umpteenth time. He makes a conscious effort not to roll towards his wife who lies…