…The question always seems to be “How do I know a good school?” A good school aims to help the children learn by addressing the developmental needs of the whole child. Such a school recognizes that efficient learning can only occur when the child is taught a wide range of skills needed to navigate the […]
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What two children had to say on the subject of switching schools: “What scares me the most about changing schools is having to make new friends” “For me, it’s being lonely” Parents switch the schools of their children for many reasons ranging from poor academic performance, changing to a better institution, changing to a classier
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A child is sexually abused when they are forced to take part in sexual activities. It is a form of child abuse that includes sexual activities with a minor. At times the child involved may not even understand that they were sexually abused. Sexual abuse must not also be physical, it can happen online. Forms
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Emotional health means the extent to which a person feels psychologically secure and relaxed in everyday life. From the moment a child is born, the health becomes a priority. The parents often times react to every disruption in the child’s development. As the child grows, more attention is focused on the acquisition of knowledge and
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To Abuse means to harm! It is imperative to note that Section 21 of the Child Rights Act (2003) of Nigeria considers a child as a person below the age of 18 years. We can say child abuse occurs when a parent or caregiver whether through action or failing to act, causes injury, death, emotional
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Moulding the whole child means, raising a child that is socially, emotionally, morally, intellectually and physically stable. For this part, I shall discuss the socially balanced child. This refers to a child who gets along with others, is more understanding, loves to share and cooperate with people. As parents, we need to understand that as children
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More often than not, as individuals, more so children, certain behaviours need to be corrected. The correction either performs the role of correcting or negates the goal. It, therefore, is important to distinguish between correcting and criticizing. According to studies, to correct behaviour in a child means to teach important lessons and functions which will
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