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Parenting Challenges and Solutions: A Handbook on Parenting

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Parenting is a complex and multifaceted journey, fraught with challenges that test patience, resilience and love. From navigating emotional meltdowns to fostering independence, parents encounter myriad obstacles that demand innovative solutions. Parenting presents unique challenges, from infancy to adolescence. Key concerns include emotional regulation, discipline and boundaries, and communication. This comprehensive guide explores common parenting …

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Moppet Dadsperience: Having Only Female Children

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Having only female children can have social, emotional, and economic implications for families and individuals, especially in societies where there are gender biases and preference for male heirs. How do parents and families cope with the challenges that come with having only female children? We asked Mr Joseph Idachaba, a retired Electrical Engineer about his …

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How To Prevent Diabetes in Children

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Diabetes (also called Diabetes Mellitus) is a chronic metabolic disorder characterised by high blood sugar levels due to insulin resistance or deficiency. 98,000 children develop type 1 diabetes (T1D) annually, 1 in 500 children worldwide live with T1D, and 70% of children with T1D live in low- and middle-income countries (IDF, 2020). Types of Diabetes …

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Moppet Dadsperience: Supporting A Wife

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Men supporting their wives is a vital aspect of any successful marriage. This encompasses emotional, mental and physical support, fostering a deep and lasting bond between partners. In our conversation with Mr Usman Bello, a lecturer and father of two, he tells us how he has been supportive to his wife in their four years …

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Moppet Dadsperience: Stay-at-Home Dads: Overcoming Stereotypes and Breaking Societal Expectations

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The traditional family structure has evolved, and stay-at-home dads are increasingly common. Despite this shift, societal expectations and stereotypes persist, challenging these fathers’ experiences. We spoke with a father of one who spends most of his time at home caring for his family. Hear him as he shares his experience on this episode of Moppet …

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The Power of Mother-Child Bonding: How Attachment Impacts Development

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The mother-child bond is a profound and essential relationship that shapes a child’s physical, emotional, and psychological development. Researches and theories explain how this bond influences a child’s growth and future relationships – Children with secure attachment have better social skills (Ainsworth, 1978). Insecure attachment is linked to increased anxiety and depression (Bowlby, 1988). Mother-child …

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Nutrition for Mental Health: How Food Affects Children’s Emotional and Mental Health

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A nutrient-rich and well-balanced diet plays a crucial role in supporting children’s emotional and mental health, positively impacting their mood, intellectual abilities, and behavioural development. The following are key nutrients which function to improve mental health: 1. Omega-3 fatty acids: Found in foods like fish, sardines, salmon, and other sea foods, nuts and seeds like …

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Bilingualism in Children: Benefits and Tips for Parents

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Raising bilingual children has numerous benefits, extending beyond language to cognitive, social, and emotional development. Research reveals that bilingualism shapes the brain in unique ways, fostering enhanced cognitive abilities, improved academic performance, and increased cultural understanding. 60% of world population speaks two or more languages. Children who speak more than one language have 5-10% advantage …

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Moppet Dadsperience: Providing For The Family. Part 2

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We bring the final part of the conversations we had with three fathers on how they provide for their families and how they are coping with the challenges that come along their way. Engr Yomi Alowonle How many children do you have? Three  What does providing for your family mean to you? Everything; High value, top …

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