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Leave me alone, leave me alone… “What is it ehn”? “I have my own life to live”. Ada wrestles her way past the wooden chair placed on her path. “If only I caught you”, “I will beat hell out of you”. Breathing heavily…. If you know your name is Ada just wait for me. You…

I am among the luckiest fathers on earth. My wife is also among the luckiest mothers. Why? Our children prefer reading to eating. One is nine while the other is seven. Any time they have a novel in their hands, they cannot concentrate on whatever they are doing. I may get angry and reprimand them,…

When talking to your kids about sex, make sure the conversation is age-appropriate. Explain things in a way that your child can understand, given their age. Don’t think you have to cover everything at once. Younger kids are interested in pregnancy and babies, rather than the act of sex. Every child is different, but here…

A family of 5 in Ibadan, Nigeria received a heart rending news when a blood test revealed all 3 children were HIV positive.  Their parent tested negative to the virus. Who, how, where, when…………… were the thoughts on their minds, lips. There was only one person to suspect – the nanny. She was made to…

Our oldest turned 14, had been asking for a mobile phone, and following a fair amount of discussion and postponing the inevitable, we graciously relented. Here is the contract we asked him to sign upon relenting. Slightly revised to remove the personal bits. Dear Son, Happy birthday buddy! You’re now the proud owner of your first…

A CHILD LEARNS If a child lives with criticism, he learns to condemn. If a child lives with hostility, he learns to fight. If a child lives with ridicule, he learns to be shy. If a child lives with shame, he learns to feel guilty. If a child lives with tolerance, he learns to be…