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A 100-level Biology student at Federal University Lokoja, Jeremiah Paul, has been arrested by the Kogi State Police Command for the death of his female colleague, Abigail Damilola. Paul confessed to kidnapping Damilola, demanding a N400,000 ransom from her family, and then killing her in an uncompleted building after receiving the ransom. The suspect is reportedly from Kaduna State.

Parenting mistakes are common an inevitable part of raising children due to the inherent challenges and pressures of raising children. Identifying and acknowledging these mistakes can enhance the parenting experience and strengthen the parent-child relationship.

The words we choose to communicate with our children significantly impact their emotional and psychological development. Positive, encouraging language helps build their self-esteem and fosters a supportive environment for growth. Using affirmations and constructive feedback teaches children resilience and a growth mindset, whereas harsh or negative language can lead to feelings of inadequacy and affect their self-worth.

Ruth Auta, a 28-year-old nurse, has been sentenced to prison after leaving her 10-week-old son, Joshua Akerele, alone at her nurses’ accommodation at Royal Bolton Hospital on December 20, 2022. Auta went to work and returned over eight hours later to find her son unresponsive. Despite emergency attempts to resuscitate him, Joshua was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital.

Even in healthy relationships, occasional arguments between parents can impact children negatively. Studies show that when conflicts escalate into serious fights, it can harm children’s mental health, leading to increased risks of depression, anxiety, lower self-esteem, and diminished sense of security. Toxic behaviors like physical altercations, insults, and the silent treatment can have long-term emotional effects on children.

Learning to manage intense emotions like anger and sadness enhances resilience, attention, and cognitive development, which are crucial for a child’s success and well-being. How parents discuss and respond to anger is vital for guiding children in understanding and managing their emotions effectively.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly influencing education by enhancing the learning and teaching process through personalization, interactivity, and efficiency. AI tools offer real-time feedback on student progress and support individualized learning experiences. A notable advancement is the AI detector, which helps verify AI-generated content to prevent plagiarism and promote originality. The article highlights ten innovative AI tools that are reshaping educational practices.

Self-esteem, or self-value, is crucial as it influences our behavior and decisions, helping us face challenges and pursue new experiences. Parents strive to build their children’s self-esteem, but they can sometimes make mistakes that inadvertently harm it. It’s important for parents to be aware of how their actions and words might negatively impact their children’s self-esteem, despite their good intentions.

Childhood experiences, including trauma, miscommunication, or unhealthy family dynamics, can have enduring effects, leading some individuals to cut ties with their parents. According to Carly Harris, such early experiences can create feelings of disconnection, frustration, and resentment, prompting a person to sever the relationship if efforts to improve it fail. As children grow and develop their own perspectives, they may clash with their parents more intensely, especially if there are pre-existing tensions. Dr. Nobile notes that these conflicts often escalate in adulthood, as young adults confront and address longstanding issues, sometimes leading them to distance themselves from their parents.

Good manners, such as using “please” and “thank you,” are essential for maintaining respectful and courteous relationships. However, these manners are becoming less common due to busy lifestyles, technology’s influence, and modern parenting practices.