childhood

Childhood

August 13, 2018

#YNaijaEssays: It is time we squared up and deconstructed the concept of childhood

Over the weekend, a tweet with an image from a children’s book was shared widely on Nigerian Twitter. Picture courtesy of @childbodysafetyng on Instagram. These days, it’s vital that as parents we read everything before our kids get to read them. Imagine this “children’s book”… ? pic.twitter.com/gTePUoNZz1 — Chxta (@Chxta) August 3, 2018 In the... Read More

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childhood, YNaija Essays

8 questions to determine if your man really makes you happy

by Madam Noire Be honest with yourself: after leaving him, do you feel inspired? Do you feel ready to take on the world? Do you feel happy even if you’re sleep deprived? Or do you need a nap and a massage and a day in bed with movies? We’re bombarded with the idea that... Read More

7 ways to wake up happy tomorrow

by Paula Beaton Rather than looking at your diary and seeing 2 weeks of solid work deadlines, make plans so you have something to look forward to. Everyone needs a reward after hard work, so make time to meet friends for coffee, go to the cinema, have a shopping trip; whatever makes you smile.... Read More

17 things you never appreciated about your mom until your 20s

by Anna Breslaw You know she’ll always be there for you. Even if you do some dumbass thing like start saying “Namaste” at the end of your conversations or killing a person. 1. Her food is amazing. Remember before you left the house for college, when you were bored with her homemade eggplant rollatini and whined that... Read More

7 simple ways to be the best girlfriend your man could EVER have

by Olga Kachmar In order to build stable and happy relationship with your partner it is necessary to be an understanding and caring girlfriend. When you love someone, you can do everything possible to bring him joy and happiness. Though, sometimes your efforts are not successful, no matter how hard you try. I would advise... Read More

27 things you need to know about happiness

by Lindsay Holmes We all have different ideas of how to achieve total bliss. For some it’s in the company of loved ones, for others it’s following their passions — but is there more to it when it comes to the bigger picture of happiness? It turns out there are a lot of factors that... Read More

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February 1, 2014

The woman in red: Ex-BBA housemate, Beverly Osu looks fiery HOT on the cover of Toast (PHOTO)

by Akan Ido BBA ex-housemate Beverly Osu covers the Celebrity and Fashion issue of TOAST magazine. In this edition, TOAST had interviews with Melvin Oduah (Nigeria), Angelo Collins (South Africa), Bimp (Ethiopia), Michael Bonny Bassey (Sierra Leone). They all share their BBA aftermath stories, future dreams and ambition. It also has special features on Channel O Africa... Read More

Abgelo, BBA, Beverly Osu, Big Brother Africa, childhood, Denrele, Dillish Matthews, magazine, Toast Magazine

November 6, 2013

10 dumbest things that will get you laid

by TruTV “What a lovely dinner we’re having! I do hope we have sex for dessert. I mean, I hope we have a lightly-baked cake made with egg yolks and beaten egg whites combined with various other ingredients. Ahem.” 1. Bonding over a shared childhood memory “You remember Fraggle Rock? I remember Fraggle Rock! Let’s take... Read More

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October 25, 2013

ADORABLE: Beyonce and Katy Perry tweet their favourite childhood pictures (LOOK)

Today their images are known around the world. But there was a time before the fame, when they were plain old Beyonce Knowles and Katheryn Hudson. Beyonce and Katy Perry rolled back the clock on Throwback Thursday by tweeting their old childhood photos. Beautiful child: Beyonce shared a cute shot of herself as a little... Read More

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October 14, 2013

18 habits from childhood that affect your relationship now

by Oprah People who are afraid to show emotion or, for that matter, initiate conversation—might be described as wallflowers. 1. Abandonment People who cling to others because they’re afraid of being left and don’t feel important relationships will last. They’re usually attracted to partners who cannot be there in a committed way 2. Emotional Deprivation Most... Read More

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September 24, 2013

‘The two-timer’: 10 types of lovers you should RUN AWAY from

by Pam Houston Dating him is inviting the type of conflict into your life that will make you tired before you even get up in the morning. 1. Joe No-Show You meet in a city where neither of you lives, at a convention or a wedding. The calls and e-mails are making the phone lines... Read More

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August 18, 2013

Tunde Fagbenle: My memories of childhood

by Tunde Fagbenle We used to sleep over at each other’s house interchangeably. And our families were so close. We didn’t see one as Igbo and the other as Yoruba. We slept and ate at each other’s house and our fathers didn’t frown on it. Dear Afam, I don’t know where you are, Afam, I... Read More

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August 16, 2013

6 reasons NOT TO WORRY if you haven’t found your soul mate

by Kiri Blakeley Depending on what your idea of a “soul mate” is, you could actually be missing out on a lot of love. Do you believe in soul mates? It’s easy to get caught up in the idea of the ideal “soul mate.” Someone who is absolutely perfect for you in every way, who... Read More

childhood, found, happy, Love, reasons, sad. romance, soul mate, trauma, worry

August 15, 2013

Opinion: Maybe the problem is with parents of nowadays

by Auwal Anwar I sat down to remember how my childhood was so different. My parents were too busy eking a living to bother about my wants or if any teacher had smacked me at school. As long as they had provided the basics, I was on my own. No Disney Junior, no Cartoon Network,... Read More

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Adanna Chukwuma: Towards a global commitment in support of community health worker programs (Y! Policy Hub)

by Adanna Chukwuma By the end of 2015, with concerted global action, we could bring quality health care to the doorsteps of 650 million Africans, many of whom would be excluded otherwise. Now that’s a no-brainer. Three years ago I was working as a medical doctor in one of the poorest states in Northern Nigeria, with... Read More

Adanna Chukwuma, africa, childhood, children, community health worker programs, Health, Nepal, nigeria, Primary Healthcare, sub-Saharan Africa, Y! Policy Hub

7 promises parents should NEVER make

from glo.com 1. But, You Promised! “Parents use promises for a variety of reasons—to bribe their child into doing what they want, to avoid a possible confrontation with their child, to spare their child from disappointment, to create hope in their child,” says Sylvia Rouss, an early childhood educator and author. But children are sticklers... Read More

childhood, confrontation, educator, parents, Promise, vacation

Opinion: Monsters who rape women should be treated like the ‘Hawalli Beast’

by Wale Odunsi “The history of every country is carved by the hand of man, while the hope and love of humanity is born of a woman’s soul” – Joe Fazio Each time I decide to write on subjects that are miles away from politics, I feel this internal joy; the type I am sure... Read More

adolescence, beautiful creations, childhood, men, menstruate, Monsters, pregnant, What if, womanhood

Opinion: 6 valuable life lessons adults need to learn from kids

by Lanre Olagunju They say things just the way they are, to the best of their descriptive intelligence and proficiency. Look into the eye of the child close to you; you can be sure that his/her eyes are clear and bright. Kids know how to smile and when they laugh they just don’t care. Little... Read More

adults, childhood, communication, hold grudges, kids, law of love, Life Lessons, opinion

‘The owner of the ball decides who plays’ – 10 football rules that will put even FIFA to shame (READ)

by Isi Esene Whoever came up with these kid football rules certainly is a veteran. It is so easy to relate to many, if not all, these kid football rules. You never had a vibrant footballing childhood if you can’t identify with at-least seven of these. Do you agree? Let’s have your say guys. ... Read More

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Ahmed Adeyanju: I have an alter-ego and so what? (30 Days, 30 Voices)

My life seems to be a series of ellipses Starting in fits, ending in sputters. This transformation is taking its time, it’s been quite a while. 2009. I wrote those verses at the top five years ago, at a time when I was only starting to develop the idea of what I’d like to be.... Read More

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November 1, 2012

Damilola Ajilore: Living each moment (30 Days, 30 Voices)

If you grew up like me, you are probably grateful to have come from a household with parents that were protective enough to shield you from BIG issues while those childhood days lingered. Based on my hypothetically guesstimated statistics, I’m almost certain that 75% of the world population live life on a routine. Once things “get... Read More

childhood, growing up, life, moments, parents, priorities

September 16, 2012

Suzanne Ushie: Finding writing (30 Days, 30 Voices)

Then my mother gave me Chike and the River as a birthday gift, and I began to slide the glass door of the bookshelf open again and again, to read Things Fall Apart, The Concubine, Weep Not, Child, books I had dismissed as boring. I was eight the first time I heard it. I had... Read More

childhood, journalism, novel, School, short story, Suzanne Ushie, writing

September 7, 2012

Mummy’s Girl: What doesn’t kill you

The mere thought of being made to sit out an evening of play at home just because of some petty quarrel was enough to make me look for a safe place where I could weather the animosity before integrating myself back into the fun and games. My mummy had this policy of never fighting her... Read More

Bullying, childhood, children, fights, games, Onyinye Muomah

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