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7 Proven Tips for Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child

Once upon a time, all we needed to get a good job were good grades. Things were very easy; good grades equate to good jobs.  All of a sudden, things changed and employers now need more than good grades. They want candidates who are team players, self-motivated, creative, flexible and can deliver outstanding results under […]

anxiety in children under 10
5 Common Types of Anxiety in Children Under 10 and How to Help

It is not uncommon for children to be afraid, but you might wonder, “what could a child possibly have to worry about?”. Well, you’ll be surprised to find out that children commonly worry about school, health, and personal harm. These may be connected to worries about making friends, being liked by their peers, doing bad […]

Personal Hygiene for Kids
Personal Hygiene for Kids: How to Teach Your Children Cleanliness

Although they are invisible to our naked eyes, there are millions of microorganisms in our environment. Many of them are good for the posterity of life, but at the same time, some of them are very dangerous, causing sickness and disease. Since the immune system of kids are still in the developmental stage, they are […]

Kids and Social media
Kids and Social media: How to Protect Your Child from Social Media Addiction

Social media traffic has increased during this period that schools and most activities are on lockdown as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. The internet offers children access to several valuable information and endless entertainment, but it comes with some danger. Since most of their learning is being done online, there is a tendency to […]

Yale Young African Scholars
Our Year 10 Student Accepted into Yale Young African Scholars (YYAS) Program 2020

After a highly competitive application process, our Year 10 student, Zanita Akinkugbe, has been accepted as one of the scholars of this year’s Yale Young African Scholars (YYAS) program. This is an initiative of the prestigious Yale University in the USA. Applications were received from thousands of students across Africa, and only successful applicants were […]

[Poll] What parents think about the future of their child’s education

With the novel coronavirus pandemic forcing the closure of all Nigerian schools, administrators, educators and parents across the country are facing the challenge of finding a way for learning to continue. Take this poll to see what parents think about the future of their child’s education. You can always return to the link to see […]

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Productivity While Working Remotely: 12 Tips for Working from Home

Working from home is very great, but it tends to be a problem if it’s not well managed. Working from home helps you build performance and business productivity. It also helps you achieve a more noteworthy work-life balance.  Furthermore, working from home was at one time a luxury. Today, it has become a pillar among […]

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Introducing Greensprings Learning Room (GLR)

We thank you for supporting our online engagement efforts as this is a learning curve for all of us. The attendance on the VLE platform and live lessons have been very high, and we know that this is because you sacrificed to ensure that your child(ren) are able to participate. Your continued support is appreciated.

Empathy for Children
Empathy for Children: How to Teach a Child Empathy

Empathy is the ability to genuinely understand and care about how other people feel. In order to develop healthy relationships, children need empathy. Empathy serves as a moral compass and also the foundation of emotional and social growth. All kids, although capable of empathy even from infancy, are not born with the skill. However, empathy […]

APEN Donation
COVID-19: APEN donates surgical masks and protective clothing to Lagos State Ministry of Health

Bothered by the increasing trend and spread of coronavirus pandemic in Lagos State, the Association of Private Educators in Nigeria (APEN) has donated 5,000 surgical masks and 200 protective clothing to the Lagos State Ministry of Health. Our Executive Director and Chairperson of APEN, Mrs Lai Koiki, says the donation will ensure that those Lagos […]