Nurturing Your Child’s Mental Health as the School Year Begins

With the return to school comes new challenges for children’s mental health. Research shows that a supportive environment and proactive strategies can significantly impact their emotional well-being. Here are evidence-based approaches to help foster your child’s mental health as they transition back to the classroom. 1. Open Communication: Studies published in the Journal of Child […]

Nigeria Not Doing Enough to Tackle Child Malnutrition Says UNICEF

According To Arise News, The United Nations Children’s Education Fund (UNICEF) has said its findings showed that federal and state governments were not budgeting enough funds that would adequately address growing cases of malnutrition amongst children in Nigeria. It said four states Kano, Borno, Katsina and Lagos – were presently ranked highest in the food […]

Study Links Screen Time In Infants To Speech and Problem-Solving Delays

A new study suggests that excessive screen time, including television, may negatively impact child development, potentially leading to delays in communication, problem-solving, and social skills, reports the NY Post.  “Passive screen time, such as mindlessly watching television or videos, may not allow children to practice interactive problem-solving skills,” according to Dr. Jason Nagata, an associate […]

31,000 Children Malnourished And Left Unattended To In Sudan

According To Africa News, Many of the children who fled the ongoing fight in Sudan are now suffering from malnutrition. About 500 children have died from hunger in Sudan — including two dozen babies in a government-run orphanage in the capital of Khartoum — since fighting erupted. Aid workers at the camp complained about the […]

Nigerian Businesswoman Allegedly Abandoned Husband, Absconds With Their Children and His Properties

Daily Post Reports, Edward Ogochukwu 44, was, on tuesday, arraigned before an Upper Area Court Gwagwalada in Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, for allegedly abandoning her husband and absconding with his children and properties.The police charged Ogochukwu, who resides in Dagiri Gwagwalada, Abuja, with abandonment of spouse and theft. Abdullahi Tanko the Proseution Counsel, told […]

Mother Arrested For Concealing $30,000 Worth Of Drugs On Her Children During Traffic Stop, Prosecutors Say

An Ohio mother was apprehended after authorities discovered an estimated $30,000 worth of illegal pharmaceutical drugs hidden on her children, reports Law & Crime.  Victoria N. Barrientos, 27, was initially charged with engaging in “corrupt activity, fentanyl trafficking, and money laundering.” She now faces additional charges which were brought forth during her appearance in Zanesville […]