As a parent, I often caught myself comparing how my children behaved depending on who came first. My eldest was serious and responsible, my middle child was easygoing and social, and my youngest seemed to enjoy breaking rules just to…
I still remember the first time I dropped my little boy at daycare. As soon as I turned to leave, his face crumpled, and tears streamed down his cheeks. He reached out for me, and the sound of his cries…
I still remember the first time my toddler had a full-blown tantrum in the supermarket. One moment he was calm, the next he was lying on the floor screaming because I refused to buy him candy. Everyone stared at me,…
I used to think play was just about fun, something children did to pass the time. But the more I learned, the more I realized that play is one of the most powerful tools for a child’s growth. It shapes…
I still remember a boy in my neighborhood named Tunde. He struggled in school for years, and his teachers thought he was lazy. His parents kept pushing him to read more books, but nothing seemed to help. Then one day,…
As a parent, I often find myself amazed at how quickly children grow and change. One day, they are tiny newborns who can only cry to get our attention, and before long, they are running across the room calling our…
Many parents notice their child staying quiet at birthday parties, hiding behind them at school events, or refusing to speak up in class. Shyness is not a problem on its own, but when it stops a child from making friends,…
Every parent wants their child to grow into a responsible adult. But responsibility does not come overnight. It begins with small tasks at home that help children learn about effort, teamwork, and accountability. Research shows that children who take part…
Many parents think anxiety is only for adults, but children also struggle with it. The American Psychological Association (APA) reports that nearly one in three children will experience an anxiety disorder before age 18. Anxiety in children can show up as…
Every parent wants their child to grow up kind, respectful, and able to build strong relationships. One skill that shapes these qualities is empathy—the ability to understand and share how someone else feels. Children who learn empathy early are better at…