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Empowering Parents to Raise Purposeful Children
At Raising Your Child On Purpose, we understand the importance of parenting in shaping the future of our children. Our blog posts aim to provide families with the necessary tools to raise children with purpose, confidence, and key values. Explore our articles below to learn more about how we can help you.


Ebiere Bolu
Dec 19, 20242 min read
Is Your Child Truly Themselves Around You?
When I was 20, in my final year of university, I had a startling realization: my parents didn’t really know me. For years, I had hidden...
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Ebiere Bolu
Dec 5, 20244 min read
Tell Me How I Look! Understanding the Link Between Validation, Self-Worth, and Behaviour in Children
Growing up, I was constantly looking to my parents to understand who I was. Their words, reactions, and even their body language played...
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Ebiere Bolu
Nov 28, 20243 min read
7 Common Lies That Hold Parents Back
Parenting is a journey filled with both rewards and challenges, and one of the biggest challenges is overcoming certain beliefs that...
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Ebiere Bolu
Nov 21, 20243 min read
From Strong-Willed to “Good Girl”: How I Lost My Voice (and Found It Again)
Growing up, I was that child—the “troublesome” one, the “naughty” one. I was strong-willed and sensitive, a child with big feelings who...
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Ebiere Bolu
Nov 14, 20243 min read
Understanding Tantrums: A Cry for Connection, Not Attention
I know what it’s like to feel misunderstood, especially when emotions are running high. As a child, when big feelings took over, I was...
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Ebiere Bolu
Oct 31, 20242 min read
I Can’t Believe I’m Writing This: The Heart of My Journey as a Parenting Coach
Sometimes, a question lingers long after it’s been asked, and it changes you. Recently, I had one of those moments. I was having a...
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Ebiere Bolu
Aug 2, 20242 min read
The Day It All Came Crashing Down on Me!
It was Christmas Day and I was rushing around. I can’t remember what it was, but I needed to grab something from my office desk....
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Ebiere Bolu
Aug 2, 20243 min read
Unpacking Parenting Guilt: Navigating the Rollercoaster of Parenthood
Parenting – a journey filled with joy, laughter, tears, and yes, guilt. From the moment a child enters our lives, parents are bombarded...
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Ebiere Bolu
May 22, 20242 min read
What’s Behind Sibling Rivalry
Raising siblings undoubtedly presents its fair share of surprises and hurdles. As a parent, I thought I was treating my children fairly...
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Ebiere Bolu
May 22, 20242 min read
The Problem with Sibling Labelling and Comparison
Growing up, I found myself constantly compared to my sibling, who effortlessly embodied perfection. While they were hailed as the "golden...
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Ebiere Bolu
May 22, 20242 min read
Exploring the Impact of Birth Order on Sibling Dynamics
Ever wondered if birth order shapes sibling relationships? It's a fascinating topic that can shed light on family dynamics and parenting...
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Ebiere Bolu
May 14, 20242 min read
Why does Emotional Intelligence matter so much?
Thank you for being here and committed to developing your Emotional Intelligence! Let's talk about how emotional intelligence (or the...
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Ebiere Bolu
May 14, 20242 min read
Am I an Emotionally Immature Parent?
Ouch! Sounds harsh but it is a question I had to sit and reflect on. An important question because the impact for our children of being...
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Ebiere Bolu
May 14, 20243 min read
Navigating Your Child’s Big Emotions
One of the most common concerns among parents is the struggle with their child's behaviour. Phrases like "My child can't take NO!" or...
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Ebiere Bolu
May 14, 20242 min read
Why do many of us parents struggle to teach our children emotional regulation skills?
Q: "Why do many of us parents struggle to teach our children emotional regulation skills, despite knowing the importance of emotional...
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Ebiere Bolu
May 14, 20242 min read
My Mother Can Do No Wrong
Mothers’ Day is a day that evokes different emotions for different people - love, joy, sadness, longing, grief and perhaps even pain for...
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Ebiere Bolu
Apr 16, 20241 min read
What’s More than Academics? Emotional Intelligence!
In my journey as a teacher, a parent coach and a parent myself, I’ve often heard parents say they want their kids to be happy, pursue...
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