Author Archives: Positive Parenting with Olu

First of all, you are not alone.  Many parents would love their kids to read daily. But with the ipad in the way, it may be hard for your child to sit down and read a book because they may think its boring. But we also know that reading is essential for the growth andContinue reading “SO YOUR CHILD HATES READING”

As we all know parents are children’s first teachers. I had a conversation with a close friend of mine the other day and she was complaining to me about her 5-year-old. “He does not recognise any numbers and he doesn’t like maths,” she said.  My first question to her was, have you been supporting himContinue reading “HOW TO HELP YOUR 4 AND 5-YEAR-OLDS WITH MATHS AT HOME”

(WHAT CAN I DO TO HELP HER STOP)  As parents I know looking after young kids who wet the bed is very challenging, let alone a teenager. It’s so embarrassing and shameful.  But it isn’t uncommon for some people to wet the bed in their teens.  Some of the causes can be genetics. Yes! TheyContinue reading “MY TEENAGE DAUGHTER STILL WET THE BED: “

READ THIS BEFORE YOU PICK A SECONDARY SCHOOL PLACES FOR YOU CHILD 👇 Year 6 parents listen up!  I’m sure by now you would have received an email or a letter from your local Council asking you to apply for a secondary school place for your child.  Please don’t do it yet, especially if yourContinue reading “What You Need To Know Before Applying For A Secondary School in the UK for Your Year 6 Child”

I just came back from a 2-week holiday in Canada. visited my younger sister and her beautiful family.  While I was there I noticed how my sister’s oldest son looked after his siblings, and he is very polite and always asked for permission before he took things.  When I asked my sister how my nephewContinue reading “10 HOUSE RULES  I WISH I HAD TAUGHT MY SON WHEN HE WAS YOUNGER”

6 THINGS that will transform your child’s education in the new school year. As a parent, you are your children’s first and most important teacher.  When parents are involved in their children’s schools, the children do better and are in school.  There are many ways that parents can support their children’s learning at home andContinue reading “BACK TO SCHOOL 🏫”

AFTER GCSES WHAT NEXT? I get asked these questions about what are the options after GCSE  GCSE Results was be released to schools on last Wednesday the 21 August 2024 and was  made available to students  I even witnessed some 16-year-olds that did really well in their GCSEs and they got the school they wantedContinue reading “WHAT DO I DO  AFTER FAILING MY GCSE? “

A lot of things are happening! Some of our teenagers are being targeted! The devil is a liar. So today if you are a parent of a teenager today’s post is for you!  Teenagers need love and support from their parents. You may not believe it, but being a teenager is one of the hardestContinue reading “DON’T GIVE UP ON YOUR TEENAGERS NO MATTER WHAT”

Spending time with my granddaughter (Athena) always brings me joy.  I get to spend a week with her before she goes back home. So I make sure I cherish every moment. Athena doesn’t like to wake up early. So it’s always tricky to get her ready on time especially if I have to leave homeContinue reading “READ A BOOK TO YOUR CHILD DAILY”

Most times when our kids walk into the room the first thing we do is check if their hair is fixed well, we check if their shoes are ok, we check for things that are wrong with their appearance. We forget that all our children want to see is if we are happy to seeContinue reading “DOES YOUR FACE LIGHT UP WHEN YOUR KIDS WALK INTO A ROOM”