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From “No” to Growth: Why Children Challenge Rules
From “No” to Growth is not just about discipline but about understanding why children challenge...
From Distracted to Disciplined: Helping Students Say No
Teaching your students to say “no” is one of the most underrated but powerful lessons you can give...
The Later Trap: Helping Kids Beat Procrastination
Introduction: The Hidden Struggle of Procrastination Procrastination is one of the most common...
Scratch: 4 Projects Parents Can Create with Their Kids
Introduction: Scratch Isn’t Just for Kids—It’s for Families Who Want to Learn, Bond, and Create Scratch is often described as a beginner-friendly coding platform for children, but it’s so much more than that. For many families, it becomes a tool for connection,...
Beyond High Scores: Teaching Critical Thinking for Life After JAMB
Introduction: Are You Preparing Your Students for Life? Every year, thousands of students across Nigeria pour their energy into preparing for the JAMB UTME. And while a high score is certainly worth celebrating, there’s a bigger question school owners and JAMB centre...
The Confidence Mirror: 6 Ways Parents Shape A Child’s Mindset
Introduction: You Are Your Child's First Teacher As parents, we’ve all been there—watching our child struggle with a puzzle, get frustrated during homework, or burst into tears when something doesn’t go right. In those moments, we often wonder: How can I help my child...
JAMB UTME: Help Your Students to Remember Faster
Introduction: “I Knew It Yesterday!” It’s a classic classroom scene: A teacher asks a question. A student freezes, frowns, and says, “I knew it yesterday, I swear!” We've all been there—when knowledge vanishes into thin air at the worst time. For many students writing...
Scratch Coding: 4 Simple Ways to Help Your Child Succeed at It
Introduction: Every child has big dreams, and in today’s digital world, coding with Scratch is one of the most exciting skills they can learn to unlock those dreams. But here’s the truth many people don’t talk about: It’s not just about teaching kids how to code —...
JAMB UTME: 5 Things to Avoid if You Want to Succeed
Introduction: A Relatable JAMB Exam Story Tunde was a bright student with dreams of studying Medicine at the University of Lagos. He had always performed well in school, so he assumed the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) UTME would be just another exam....
4 Learning Styles: Discover How Your Child Learns Best
Introduction: Every Child Learns Differently Have you ever noticed how some kids love doodling, while others prefer listening to stories or moving around while learning? That’s because every child has a unique learning style—a way they absorb and process...
4 categories of skills children should be introduced to
The 4 categories of skills are science/tech-based skills, arts-based skills, physical/sports skills, and business-based skills.
5 ways knowing how to code will position your kids and teens in their future careers
They can become software developers, pursue other careers in the software development process, pursue careers in other fields of IT like Networking and Security, become a good fit for operational roles in other tech verticals, and become good software users in general.