Opinion: Stop putting pressure on your children

by Blessing Iyamadiken When it comes to raising children, stereotypical pressure abounds in every nook and cranny of the world, but they are most common here in Nigeria among parents. Let’s start from when the child is born, a child of 3 ideally should still be with the mother, playing with toys, trying to... Read More

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May 23, 2014

7 reasons why it’s okay NOT to go back to school

by Isabel Garcia Everyone tells you it’s never too late to go back to school, but no one ever tells you that sometimes it’s too soon to go back. Education is very important and something I’ve always valued. I was at the top of my class in high school and graduated from a four-year... Read More

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April 21, 2014

11 things I wish I’d known about partying when I was younger

by Anna Breslaw You hear approximately 7 zillion ways to “avoid hangovers,” and this is one of the most-believed ones, undoubtedly made up by a dude who likes rhyming and just wanted to mess with people Smoking when drunk is a gateway to being a full-time smoker … and more hard-earned wisdom from a lush late-twenties booze... Read More