Olajumoke Akin-Dada, Author at Parental Pal

September 5, 2024

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How to Mentally Prepare Your Child for a New School Year

As a parent, have you ever thought about how you can mentally prepare your child for a new school year? What does mental preparation have to do with anything? You say. Well, you are in for a long ride. I recall as kids, many of…

August 26, 2024

How To Prepare Your Child For the New School Year

As the new school year draws near, every parent whose child is still enrolled in either primary or secondary school will be getting ready for the upcoming term. There would be a lot to do to make sure that the transition from a long summer…

August 19, 2024

The Do’s and Don’ts Of After School Tutoring

After-school tutoring is essential for students who wish to excel in their academics and gain confidence among their peers. Therefore, parents and students alike must learn the dos and don’ts of after school tutoring. Every parent must ensure their child receives extra tutoring outside of…

August 12, 2024

Should Children Be Taught Life Skills? Yes or No

Do you think children should be empowered with life skills? Our generic answer will be Yes, they should. And you are correct. This is because life skills must be instilled in kids from an early age as they will contribute to their overall success and…

August 5, 2024

The Effects of Gentle Parenting

As a parent, you must have heard of the parenting style called gentle parenting. However, do you understand its effects and what it means to praticise this kind of parenting style? Can you consciously affirm that you have been practising gentle parenting? Moreso, understanding the…

July 29, 2024

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What Should Children Do During the Summer Holiday? Learning or Fun

There have been many debates regarding what children should do during the summer holiday. Should the entire experience be fun or should it be more educational? Which side do you endorse? Although this question has gone unanswered for years, there has been an unspoken rule…

July 23, 2024

Is Homeschooling a Viable Option in Africa?

Is homeschooling a viable option in Africa? This is yet to be seen, however, it is an idea whose time may just be around the corner. Thus, many variables have influenced the schooling landscape in recent years, such as globalisation, high inflation, declining economic power,…

July 23, 2024

Handwriting and Typewriting: Its Importance for Children

Handwriting and typewriting, are important for a child’s learning and development. How do they correlate to the growth of a child? Let’s find out. Recently, child guardians have failed to provide the necessary monitoring and patience to teach children proper typing posture and finger placement/movement. …

July 23, 2024

Things You Need to Know When Choosing a School for Your Child

Have you ever found yourself pondering over the crucial decision of choosing the right school for your child? You’re not alone; many parents share this concern, and it has become the most recurrent question asked. In this article, we highlight the different factors you need…

July 23, 2024

Learn the Different Stages of the Human Brain Development

One amazing feature of the human brain is that it continues to evolve into different developmental stages as one ages. As a result, the importance and growth of each stage will be dictated by how it is nourished, particularly from birth to adulthood. Thus, you…

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