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Delta: Mothers, children to get free medicare

Delta: Mothers, children to get free medicare

DELTA State Government has directed all primary health care centres in the state to give free health care services to mothers and children between 0 – 5 years, as part of activities marking the second round of Mother and New-born Child Health Week MNCHW.

U.S. couple starves child to death as punishment

U.S. couple starves child to death as punishment

An Illinois, U.S., couple is facing a first degree murder and two counts of endangering the life and health of a child after they allegedly starved a 6-year-old boy for two years as punishment.

Implement Child Rights Act, WTEC tells govt

Implement Child Rights Act, WTEC tells govt

The Women’s Technology Empowerment Centre (W.TEC) on Wednesday urged the government at all levels to fast-track implementation of the Child Rights Act (2003).

What Does the Nigerian Child Celebrate?   

What Does the Nigerian Child Celebrate?   

As we celebrate the 57th  flag independence of our great nation, Nigeria, I think there is no better determinant of the state of our nation than the state of her precious children. According to  Dr. Nelson Mandela,‘there can be no keener revelation of a society’s soul than the way in which it treats its children.’ 

Easy ways to make your child love studying

Easy ways to make your child love studying

AS the new academic session gets by, educators say parents must establish some well-defined academic goals and hold their children accountable. This however, shows that both parents and schools inclusive have a lot to do to direct and guide children to make good use of their time while in school.

Is your child engaging in extracurricular activities?

Is your child engaging in extracurricular activities?

STUDIES have shown that being involved in extracurricular activities reduces the likelihood of dropping out of school, likelihood of committing a criminal offenses, and leads to higher educational retainment and success in school work, revealed Mrs Yinka Ogunde,   Founder, Edumark FirstConsult. 

For optimal brain performance, feed your child these foods

For optimal brain performance, feed your child these foods

AS families prepare to send their children back to school, it is still essential that attention is paid to the intellectual preparedness of our children and wards. In the light of this, the foods that help to boost the brain in readiness for learning will be discussed.