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Naga Odigie

When I'm not obsessing about the wonders and dynamics of the human brain, I'm a secondary caregiver and a biomedical scientist roaming the city of Benin.
somnambulism in children
Health

Somnambulism In Children: How To Help A Child That Sleepwalks

It is quite common for people to assume that the majority of sleepwalkers are adults, however, the reverse is the case. The majority of sleepwalkers are young children, especially those between the ages of 4 to 8.  Most times, somnambulism in children is not a big deal, moreover, it doesn’t Read more…

By Naga Odigie, 2 yearsNovember 7, 2020 ago
baby talk art series
Naija Stories

Baby Talk Art Series – The Letters Babies Send To Fairies

Dear D, Why do babies yell? Earlier, our 3 months old baby was yelling at the top of his little lungs. He wasn’t crying, he was just yelling and it annoyed me because I wanted to rest. I had dropped him on the couch – too tired to carry him. Read more…

By Naga Odigie, 2 yearsOctober 3, 2020 ago
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Health

Why You Should Worry About Unhealthy Weight Gain In Children

Every year, the percentage of children who are overweight likely increases. Obesity is often viewed as an epidemic, just not the kind of raving epidemic that the COVID-19 is. Abnormal weight gain in children has debilitating health implications so, it is worth worrying about, that is, if you want your Read more…

By Naga Odigie, 3 yearsSeptember 22, 2020 ago
What causes bad eyesight
Health

Common Eye Myths and The Truth

I live on planet Earth; hence, I’ve heard several ridiculous eye myths that can easily pass off as facts. Actually, they do. If you’re an Earthling, then you must keep on reading to truly know what causes bad eyesight. Don’t worry, your eyes will be fine and better by the Read more…

By Naga Odigie, 3 yearsSeptember 18, 2020 ago
Baby Milestones Timeline
Babies & Toddlers

Baby Milestones Timeline: Is My Baby Healthy?

Why should you be up-to-date with your baby milestones timeline? There are a lot of reasons why a timeline matters and the best two are: it’s a great way to capture memories and to spot developmental delays earlier on. It’s okay to be worried about your baby developing well and Read more…

By Naga Odigie, 3 yearsSeptember 12, 2020 ago
cartooned eggs
Health

Do foods high in dietary cholesterol cause heart diseases?

Medically reviewed by Dr. Ogaga-Oghene Akpughe <p style=”margin: 0in;”>When it comes to food labels and products, we are quick to watch out for dietary cholesterol and other foods high in dietary cholesterol. Even when we aren’t consciously on the lookout for them, food companies make sure we see and notice Read more…

By Naga Odigie, 3 yearsAugust 26, 2020 ago
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Features

Reasons Why Talking About It Does Nothing to Make You Feel Better

Talk. About. It. That’s what everyone says when they perceive you’re going through rough times. And when you point out to them that talking doesn’t help, they tell you to “find the right person”. That is, a better listener. What do we mean when we say to talk about it Read more…

By Naga Odigie, 3 yearsAugust 15, 2020 ago
Myths or Not_ Let’s Find Out Why and How They Happen – 4 Body Phenomena Demystified
Health

Myths or Not? Let’s Find Out Why and How They Happen – 4 Body Phenomena Demystified

Skin tags? Ear pits? Dimples? Birthmarks? That’s 4 body phenomena plus the almighty Hollywood frenzy sugar rush in kids? Young children are very curious and ask the most random questions ever. They do more than just ask random questions; they also have the most hilarious ideas, especially on these 4 Read more…

By Naga Odigie, 3 yearsJuly 21, 2020 ago
baby girl wearing a cute bow tie
Babies & Toddlers

Why Do Babies Get Hiccups? And When should I see a doctor?

Babies and hiccups have quite an interesting relationship. One that has lived through several generations. However, hiccups do not bother babies as much as they might bother adults. Hiccups are one thing babies sure do handle better than adults. But, why do babies get hiccups? Why do we have hiccups Read more…

By Naga Odigie, 3 yearsJuly 7, 2020 ago
games for young children
Education

Classic Fun and Educational Games for Kids

Hey Parents!! How are we holding up? Having all that energy your kids bring around the house all day long with no physical outlet for it must be draining – tried games for kids yet? Kids love to play and there are a lot of games for young children. These Read more…

By Naga Odigie, 3 yearsJuly 4, 2020 ago
incontinence 101
Health

Why do Kids and Adults Bed-wet? 10 effective ways on how to stop bedwetting

Tired of the wet nights, soggy sheets, and the embarrassment? It’s frustrating having to cleanup every night after your child. It’s worse when you feel the child is old enough to have stopped wetting the bed. While bedwetting is more common in young children and teens, a few adults experience Read more…

By Naga Odigie, 3 yearsJuly 2, 2020 ago
a stressed mother with her kids
Health

Know How to Deal with Stress the Right Way – For Kids and Adults!

How do you deal with stress? Are your ways of de-stressing even effective? Very many persons do not do so well when they are stressed or overwhelmed. And when they try to combat “the stress”, they only end up increasing their stress levels. How? They expose themselves to more stressors. Read more…

By Naga Odigie, 3 yearsApril 24, 2020 ago
Education

Don’t Know What To Teach Your Kids At Home? Here’s How To Create A Good Home Curriculum!

Millions of parents all over the world are embracing homeschooling as a study option for their kids during this COVID-19 pandemic. However, many are at a loss on what exactly they are supposed to teach their kids at home. Are you supposed to stick to their school curriculum? Or keep Read more…

By Naga Odigie, 3 yearsApril 13, 2020 ago
two girls reading a book
Education

Effective Ways on How You Can Get Your Child to Study

Really? What’s the best way to get your child to study? There’s no one best way. Every child is unique and that’s why you might not be able to use the same study-prompt recipe for Ade and Eyi. However, there are a few right steps you can take to get Read more…

By Naga Odigie, 3 yearsMarch 30, 2020 ago
create a schedule
Education

Keep Your Kids Engaged During The COVID-19 Pandemic Lockdown

Kids are of course adorable and delightful but let’s face it, having them home all day, 7 days in a week is definitely not delightful. They will literally drive you nuts, well, unless they have already. And that’s why you need to keep the kids engaged in the COVID-19 pandemic Read more…

By Naga Odigie, 3 yearsMarch 27, 2020 ago

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