Parenting

[RECOMMENDED] "Why I’ll never wear hair extensions again" - by pop star Jamelia (BBC Report) & "The hair trade's dirty secret" - by TheGuardian.com]

August 12, 2016

It was in 2012 that I first watched a documentary revealing shocking details about the source of hair extensions eagerly bought by many Black women. That video revealed shocking facts highlighted in the BBC sponsored investigative report (featuring an interview of a young female Black Pop Star - Jamelia). I've linked to the full piece […]

Entrepreneurship

Spend Time With Your Family to Create Products You Can Serve to the World As a Team

July 12, 2016

Once again, I share insights from my Best Practice Parenting activities with my kids, in the hope that other parents will realize that they CAN make out time to coach their kids to acquire real world relevant knowledge, attitudes and skills. Like I've said in past parenting articles, I consider vocational skills development of the […]

Career Development

NEW FRAUD. PLS BEWARE!! [Phony Kidnappers Playing Mind Games Over The Phone to Get Money]

July 7, 2016

Last week I heard the audio of a truly audacious 419 fraudster trying to impersonate an online banking support officer over the phone (click link below to listen). 419 over the phone. What an embarrassment to Nigeria! - YouTube Since then I've become convinced that anything is possible in today's Nigeria. That's why I share […]

Career Development

Those Who Make False Claims About Their Abilities Frequently Reap Failure in Return [Do Your Achievements Confirm What YOU Claim You Can Do?]

June 22, 2016

Many adults know the "joke" about parents (especially fathers) who tell their kids that they (the parent) always came first in class (even when they did not) during their schooling days. They then use that "claim" to demand that their kids deliver similar performances. The irony is however often that the achievements of most of […]

Entrepreneurship

PII 014: When Citizens Break Laws at Will, Foreigners Follow Their Lead [Two Real Life Case Studies from Nigeria's Seme Border With Benin Republic]

May 16, 2016

The lawless manner in which we conduct our affairs in Nigeria can make foreigners conclude that we have no laws worth abiding by. Two true stories I narrate below illustrate sad instances of the foregoing that I've personally witnessed, to my embarrassment as a self respecting citizen of Nigeria. I share them here, in the […]

Career Development

Why Schools Need to Teach Emotional Intelligence [Hint: Your Success In Life - Academic Ability Matters LESS Than Your Emotional Intelligence]

May 14, 2016

Do you want to excel at what you do in life? If YES, it might interest you to know that your academic prowess and credentials pale in significance when compared to the Emotional Intelligence you possess. I recently read Why You Need Emotional Intelligence to Succeed (click to read) by Travis Bradberry on Success.com, […]

Entrepreneurship

PII 011: You Need to Coach Your Child to be Resourceful in Life [Watch video of 12 Year Old Building Battery Powered Toy Power Bike from Scratch]

April 25, 2016

Few weeks ago, I shared a video on my YouTube channel, of a battery-powered toy power bike built by my 12 year old son, using scrap materials he picked up from various places. Since then I have shown the video to many people in Nigeria and here in Benin Republic, eliciting the same comments of […]

Career Development

Tayo Solagbade Junior clocked 2 Years Old on 8th April 2016: Highlight Video, Photos featuring no-oven charcoal stove baked cakes, pizzas etc made by his siblings

April 12, 2016

I LOVE all - of my kids with ALL my heart, and I LIVE for them through the work I do. This video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hj6RECNvMWE&feature=youtu.be) of my 2 year old son was recorded just before I left for Cotonou, the afternoon of the following day -Saturday - after his birthday. T-boy is what I call him […]

Entrepreneurship

PII 007: Parenting Is NOT A Democracy [Hint: The Need to Assert Yourself to Get Results That Matter - Lesson from True Story of a Girl Who Made Pizza Without An Oven]

March 28, 2016

"My very dear grandchildren, Thank (you) very much for (the) tasty (and) filling home made PIZZA you sent me yesterday. I really enjoyed it. God will fill (you) with His goodness, mercy (and) joy. (You are) blessed. Have a wonderful Easter Celebration (and) Remain Blessed in (the) Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. I am proud of […]

Entrepreneurship

[Advice for Smart Parents] You Need to Give Your Kids Real World Relevant Coaching NOW, If They Are to Succeed...In Their Adult Lives!

March 16, 2016

Here's my key guiding philosophy as a Best Practice Parenting Practitioner & Advocate: "If I fail as a parent to my kids, I've failed in life. A parent is meant to share his/her experience based know-how in a way that gives kids EQUAL or BETTER preparation (than s/he - the parent - had), to succeed […]

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