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Precious Henshaw: The Young Nigerian-American Art Genius
Story By Bob Inunga When you meet Precious Henshaw, her demeanor obscures her talent. She is calm, humble, unassuming, and – with her permission – I can even describe her as shy. But when she speaks about art, her knowledge matches that of famous painters such as Pablo Picasso, Vincent
Mr. Kwame Onwuachi, America’s Hardest Working Chef, Is Making Nigerian and Afro-Caribbean Dishes Fancier
From a troubled youth working on the streets of New York City to owning a fancy restaurant in Washington, D.C., 29-year-old Kwame Onwuachi’s star is still rising. This year saw the publication of his first memoir, “Notes from a Young Black Chef,” and in the upcoming months, it’s set to
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Role Reversals as Stressors in Nigerian Marriages in The United States
It is often said that strict adherence to established gender roles is the reason for Nigerian marriages enjoying greater longevity compared to those in other cultures. In fact, many years ago, when I was in college, my professor of African studies contended that Nigerian marriages are sustained to a greater
How Nigerian Parents Influence their Children
The amazing success of second generation Nigerians in the United States, Canada and various countries in Europe is clearly an indication that Nigerian parents are doing something right in influencing their children and that the Nigerian style of parent works. Read on.
What Parenting Style Works Best for Nigerian Parents?
Anyone who has been a parent for any period of time will attest to the fact that being a parent is one of the most difficult thing anyone can do. There are various parenting styles, all informed or influenced by culture and society. What style works for you? Read More
No One Teaches Life Lessons Like Nigerian Parents
Having a Nigerian parent is like being in school round the clock. Every situation is an opportunity to learn another life lesson. Here are a few common life lessons from Nigerian parents: Read More
6 Research-Backed Sites and Apps That Can Boost Your Kid’s Report Card
For many parents and kids grading season isn’t the slam-dunk, high-five, fist-bumping celebration you were hoping for. But you don’t need to hire an expensive tutor or run off to the after-school learning center when straight As prove elusive. Plenty of free and low-cost tools can help give your kid high-quality practice
Choosing a Preschool for Your Child
Choosing a preschool can be a stressful decision. Understanding the various preschool styles, while considering the costs of preschool and if the “preschool is near me” are just the start. Boston Parents’ Guide to Preschools provides simple information to help parents understand how to choose a preschool that fits their
What should I do when other people post pictures of my child online without asking me first?
Sharing photos online has become such common practice that most people don’t think twice before posting pictures of their kids — and yours — on social media sites. Unless the photo violates the social media site’s terms of service, though, there’s not a lot you can do to get the photo
Tweens, Teens, and Phones: What Our 2019 Research Reveals
Is there anything more frustrating than hearing “fine” when you ask your kid how their day was? It’s the same feeling — times 1,000 — when we see our kids on their devices and have no clue what they’re up to. Though many of us worry, the Common Sense Census: Media
How Nigeria got so good at competitive Scrabble
By Oluwatosin Adeshokan 6 hours ago It is 2019 and the Nigeria Scrabble national team has won the World English Scrabble Players Association Championship [WESPAC] title a third time. Since the inception of WESPAC in 1991, no other African nation has won the championship until Nigeria did in 2015 and then in 2017. In
How to Set Parental Controls on the Amazon Echo
It doesn’t take long for kids to become BFFs with Alexa. But unless you set some limits, your kids can order products, listen to explicit music, and use the device when they should be sleeping or doing homework. You can solve these problems, plus get some fun extras, by enabling
What is appropriate media content for for kids?
How much sexual content in media is appropriate for kids? Kids are growing up surrounded by sexual images and messages. They’re exposed to sexual imagery in advertisements, on TV, in movies, in books, in video games, and on the Internet. Many of these images are played for shock value, so
News Media and Literacy
How can my kid find reliable sources for school reports? Remember lugging around 10-pound encyclopedias whenever you had to write a school report? Today, many tweens and teens Google their topics and accept whatever search results come up. Or they try to get away with doing “research” on Wikipedia, which
Parenting, Media and Everything In Between
What Parents Need to Know About Technology Addiction A typical teen’s day includes up to nine hours of texting, gaming, watching videos, and posting on multiple social networks — even while doing homework. It’s enough to make you wonder: Is my kid addicted to technology? By Michael Robb Topics: Mental Health, Technology Addiction
About Us
We’re Nigerian Parents magazine. From medicine to education, from sports to mentoring, and from art to music, Nigerians are an essential force of human ingenuity. The magazine was formed to tell the stories of the Nigerians who, in big and small ways, are making our nation proud. We tell these
10 Ways to Help Your Kid Get a Good Night’s Sleep
Essential tips for managing TV, tablets, phones, and more so your kids (and you) can get to sleep — and stay asleep. By Erin Wilkey Oh 6/10/2019 Topics: Early Childhood, Cellphone Parenting, Healthy Media Habits, Technology Addiction Ver en español Parents know firsthand the impact a poor night’s sleep has on kids. Lack of sleep can contribute
How Socially Integrated Are Nigerians in Diasporas?
By Damian Okereafor The idea of measuring social integration has been around for years. But, in today’s world, where cultural and social forces continue to pull societies apart, concerned governments and cities are making conscious efforts to achieve reasonable social integration. For example, in March 2018, the mayor of London
Are Nigerian Parents Missing Out on Their Children’s Education?
Nnamdi Ekpe In the past few years, several studies have explored the importance of the school-home connection. Here are some of the findings of these studies: The most accurate predictors of student achievement in school are not family income or social status, but rather the extent to which the family
Introduction to Our Kids Talk
Based on our research to understand how Nigerian parents raise their children, we found that parents who micromanage their teens decreases teenager’s confidence in their daily life at home and outside the home, even much later in life. In our research, we asked a wide range of Nigerian-American teenagers what
Our New Research Shows Where Kids Get Their News and How They Feel About It
In a world where information literacy is critical, Common Sense’s research explores kids’ relationship to the news — and how adults can help kids thrive as 21st-century citizens. By Michael Robb 3/7/2017 Topics: News and Media LiteracyAbout Us | 2:54 What Kids Think About the News The news isn’t what it used to be.
The Virtue of Commitment Is Excellence
In my maiden note as executive editor of Nigerian Parents Magazine, I promised our readers a top-notch readership experience. Judging from the responses we received, it was obvious that we met that goal. Your letters came from as far out as Australia and from as far in as Kenya. You
Visiting from Nigeria: 20 Best Places to Visit in the United States
By Chris Tolutope From man-made attractions such as the skyscrapers of New York and Chicago to natural wonders such as the Grand Canyon in Colorado to Bridal Veil Falls in Utah, the United States is blessed with breathtaking tourist destinations. If you are coming from Nigeria, it is easy to