Recognizing Child Sexual Abuse Signs
Child sexual abuse remains a critical and heart-rending issue in Nigeria, jeopardizing the safety, well-being, and future of countless children. For Nigerian parents, one of the most important defenses against…
Beyond the Headlines: How to Protect Your Child from Predators
In Nigeria, child sexual abuse (CSA) remains a deeply troubling and pervasive issue that demands the urgent attention of every parent. Recent high-profile cases like the tragic story of Ochanya…
Breaking the Silence: A Nigerian Parent’s Guide to Sex Education
For many Nigerian parents, the thought of talking to their children about sex and puberty brings a knot of discomfort. Cultural norms and religious values often prioritize silence on the…
The Silence That No Longer Protects Our Children
Dear Parents and Guardians, We write to you today not as critics, but as concerned members of a community striving to raise the next generation in faith, discipline, and moral…
The Shifting Sands of Parenthood: When Good Parenting Isn’t Enough
A generation ago, the equation was simple, or so we believed: pour love, discipline, and strong values into a child, and the result would be a well-adjusted, respectful, and successful…
A Letter to the Nigerian Teenager
Hey there, I know you’re probably used to hearing a lot of lectures, so I wanted to try something different and just talk to you, person-to-person. I’ve been thinking a…
Finding Your Balance: Blending Traditional and Modern Parenting
In our last conversation, we explored the idea of finding your unique parenting compass, one that blends our rich Nigerian cultural heritage with modern, effective approaches. We discussed the importance…