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The Fear of Failure: Understanding Teens’ Aversion to Failure and Ways to assist them

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The fear of failure is one of the greatest obstacles to success; second only to laziness. And the unfortunate thing perhaps is the fact that this fear affects a lot people even more than laziness does. Teenagers are particularly affected, especially teenagers who study in places like Nigeria where their levels of intelligence is adjudged

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Here are some of the things Students should be taught about Public Speaking

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Public speaking is one essential skill every student must endeavour to possess. It is needful throughout one’s academic pursuit and will be also be useful even while one is finally engaged in the corporate world. Unfortunately, many young people in Nigeria can hardly speak fluently before a crowd. And this is mainly because schools fail

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Teaching Leadership Skills to Teens: what they must know

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Basically, leadership involves the ability to use a set of skills, including the ability to inspire and motivate others, effectively communicate to them, influence them for the good and come up with thoughtful actions. A good leader is therefore someone who possesses the above skills is good at taking initiative, making and executing plans and

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Teens! Apply for the PZCussons Chemistry Challenge

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Entry is now open for the 4th edition of PZCussons Chemistry Challenge which was initiated in 2013 by the PZCussons Foundation to stimulate, inspire and reward the study of science and chemistry among Senior Secondary school students. This edition is powered by two leading brands Premier Cool and Nunu Milk. Interested public and private secondary schools can

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Understanding Social Anxiety: What it is and how it affects Teens

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Social Anxiety is a psychological concept used to describe a kind of phobia; an overwhelming fear of being judged or embarrassed in public. Please note that this fear is beyond the usual discomfort associated with speaking in front of a large crowd. You can also feel really scared of even showing up in small gatherings

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The major Differences between British and American English every Teen should know

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To some people, English language is English language. But to those who know, there are major differences between the many variants of English language; precisely the differences between British and American English. Unfortunately, many Nigerians (who are supposed to be British English speakers by the way) very often make the mistake of confusing American spelling

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Important things every Parent must teach their teens

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Parenting is beyond conceiving babies, birthing them and providing them with the best care they could have. For inasmuch as those things are good, it is not enough. Instead, it is the responsibility of parents to always make sure that they are raising very good children who will one day become model citizens of society.

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What really are the benefits of studying Mathematics?

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There is so much emphasis on the need for students to study Mathematics and master it. But rarely are they told the benefits studying the subjects will accord them. This [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”][perhaps] explains

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Commonly confused English Words every Teen should take note of

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The English language is replete with English words that are often confused with each other. The reasons could be because they sound alike even though they have very different meanings, have the same spelling/pronunciation or because their meanings are almost similar such that you think you could interchangeably use them. But no matter the excuses for

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