Author Archives: Positive Parenting with Olu

What is the 11 Plus? When Should You Start Preparing? Is Grammar School Compulsory? Today, we’re talking about the 11 Plus exam—what it is, when you should start preparing your child, and whether grammar school is even necessary. I wish I had known all this earlier, and I don’t want you to make the sameContinue reading “All You Need To Know About 11 Plus Exam Preps (e.g. “ Is Grammar School compulsory?)”

I grew up in a home where my mother prays for us. She will wake us all up as early as 5am everyday to pray and read the Bible.  If we had an upcoming exam she would pray for us, and if we were sick we would pray to feel better.  And I am gratefulContinue reading “MOTHERS, PLEASE DON’T STOP PRAYING FOR YOUR CHILDREN (May Our children continue to be the source of our Joy) “

I have been working with kids for a long time now and I can tell you that I have met some kids that are just naturally confident in the way they speak and interact with others. While some are just too shy to speak in front of their classmates. Don’t get me wrong, every childContinue reading “How to help your child to be a confident speaker!”

When we read, we need to be able to understand what we read. How do we get our children to read to understand? Today I will be sharing five tips to help you do just that Why is good reading Comprehension important? Is important because they set a foundation in all subjects.  When children haveContinue reading “HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD WITH READING COMPREHENSION AT HOME”

Dear amazing parents, today is another Tuesday. If you have been following me you already know that I share parenting tips every Tuesday on this platform and on my blog. Today’s post is very personal to me because I think I am guilty of this. I still find myself doing things for my youngest son,Continue reading “Are you raising an entitled child? “

   As parents, we all want the best for our children. We dream of them excelling in school, growing into confident individuals, and achieving great things. But success doesn’t happen by chance—it starts with the expectations we set for them from a young age.   Children rise to the level of expectations placed on them. WhenContinue reading “Why Setting High Expectations for Your Child from an Early Age Matters.”

Lying is a normal part of childhood, but as parents, it can be frustrating and even concerning when our children aren’t truthful. Whether your child is telling a small fib about finishing their homework or making up a wild story to avoid trouble, your reaction can shape how they understand honesty and integrity. Instead ofContinue reading “WHAT TO DO WHEN YOUR CHILD LIES! “

New Book Alerts 🎉🎉🎉🎉👏👏👏 If your child is finding reading comprehension tasks tricky, then get them this book.The book engages the child in a fun, interactive comprehension activity that develops their reading and understanding skills without making it feel like a typical comprehension task. Its available on Amazon. Go on Amazon today to get oneContinue reading “New Book Alerts 🎉🎉🎉🎉👏”

Parenting comes with endless surprises—one minute your child is sweet and loving, and the next, they’re saying something that pushes all your buttons.  Maybe they shout, “I hate you!” in a moment of frustration, roll their eyes at you, or complain about something that seems completely ungrateful. It’s easy to react emotionally, but learning toContinue reading “HOW TO STOP REACTING TO EVERYTHING YOUR KIDS SAY “

A letter to all our boys:  DEAR YOUNG BLACK BOY/TEENS:  I hope this letter finds you well. I want to take a moment to share something that has been on my heart because I care about you deeply and want the best for your future. You are growing up so fast, and with that comesContinue reading “Dear young black boy,”