hopefuliam:
I tried to follow you . And sent on another chat.
Maybe i am not doing it right.
Sorry

Okay. I’ve told you what to do on the other thread. X

hopefuliam:
Hi Fam,
Please I am trying to reach Mamatukwas. I also sent a message on another post but no response.
Please,I need to send baby clothes for my family in Nigeria.

Not sure how you’ve been trying to reach me but I haven’t gotten the standard nairaland mail. Kindly follow then pm on this platform and I should be able to respond.

Cheers.

hopefuliam:
Hi Mamatukwas
Please i have been trying to reach you. I need ti send a couple of baby clothes to my family in Nigeria from uk..
Please respond plssssssssss

Did you send a message? Haven’t seen it. Kindly resend.

Ray7878:


I doubt it, unless Red Cross were applying it for them. They were a group of women that were sexually assaulted/abused during that world, got moved to shelters to Ghana, then flown to Wales.

Two our side families I’ve met now on that class came with visiting Visa. One full family. Father, Mother and 2 kids. The other one mother and 2 kids. They visited a couple of times prior Sef.

Apparently there’s a group of people who guide you properly on how to go about it but the info is scarce. I hear that if you’re not guided well OYO.

gratefulme40:



No, never added them as dependants so they don’t have BRP

See the attached. It already listed birth certificate and there is this as well which is why I am concerned if birth certificate is enough or not

I have looked at the requirements for Naija passport online, not really a lot but it’s just the waiting time that I am worried about.

I think you have to do passport for them. The earlier you start, the better

gratefulme40:




Ah ah
How is it I am just seeing this now when I have 2 under 3s in this Uk.

Na search for mamatukwas to look for her post on obtaining passport for kids land me here oo.

Ok, let me start reading from the beginning.

But firstly, if this has already been addressed, my apologies in advance.
I am completing application for citizenship for my 2kids born before I got ILR
Now, it’s asking for ID document, can I use just birth certificate as an ID document for them? If not, biko, can someone break down the process of getting Nigerian passport for kids again that wouldn’t take forever.


I was hoping to submit the applications this month end

Thanks in advance

Hey Mama. If you’ve never added them to your application as dependents (hence negating the need for a resident card/BRP) then you should be able to use their birth certificate.

I’ve always applied for my kids passports when we visit Naija but I hear applying here is straightforward as well. Have you checked the website and are having trouble with anything?

Gloriouscrown:


Yes we definitely have to keep a close eye on our children.
Thank you Mama for starting this thread...learning loads of good stuff from here.

Xx

Gloriouscrown:


Hi Mama,

If I could add to this. My daughter is in reception and when she resumed first of March she found the whole curriculum routine very strange. The next week her teacher called to make some observations about her tights and that she struggles to follow instructions. I was very bothered and so I requested that she gives me weekly update on my daughter as she is new in this country and educational system.

Her teacher started a school+home diary where she writes what my daughter does in school and I get to see how she does. She also attached a copy of their timetable. When I saw it I was surprised! They have like 10-13 activities for the day, spend 10-15minutes per activity. Say they start with reading a book, maybe when the story is getting interesting they will now say its time for maths. My daughter will now say she doesn't want to do math she wants to continue with the story reading. And so on.

But I'm glad she has adjusted as that was her achievement for the term, 'A has really improved and now follows instructions very well'. I didn't know when I got here I will have to pay extra attention to her school work.

Most of us didn’t know. Until you get here and realize the system is very very different and mostly more laid back. The good thing is they learn sha, just that you have to keep a close eye.

omopapa:
The location of the property is good, very very close to the train station just 2-4 minutes walk. Although there’s a canal between the blocks of flat and the train station

If the value is dropping it’s worth investigating very closely.

amanze54:
My brother n sisters. Pls I have neva seen what is hard like looking for placement here. I just got the last rejection mail after final assessment that broke my camel back . I have a one year extra placement visa after my Msc Data Science ends in September 2022, now I fear my school will write home office to curtail my placement visa if I can not secure placement. I really need that extra year visa to enable me catch up with perfecting my advance python for machine learning and other program as well as give my wife time to find her footing here. Pls any idea on how to get a volunteer role no salary job that will be willing to give me placement offer.

The Uni Sef is supposed to help you with getting a placement! I’m sure they promised all sorts, now it has entered voice mail! Wo, if they have a careers or placement department write them very frequently for help! Don’t allow them to use and dump. Funny people

nnennachiji:
I live in the USA but am enjoying the parenting advice . I have a 3 year old and he will be starting prekindergarten 3 in August , please which prekindergarten is better Montessori , classical education or regular prekindergarten. He got offer from Alief Montessori community school in Houston, KIPP sharp college prep charter school, westchase classical academy and Harvard elementary all in Houston. I am confused the one to choose , am a new immigrant and almost all have good ratings.

Unfortunately I’m not sure if you’ll be able to get informed advice on the ‘best’ option for you from this thread.

I know Montessori is great for teaching kids to be independent and confident humans but you have to be willing to follow the principles at home if not you’ll confuse him. Otherwise get first hand info from people who live in your city, other Mums and the internet. Best of luck

Uk Parents How Far? Ya’ll have been quiet.

So there’s this little girl in my son’s class that has a habit of asking me for biscuits after school every day because my son used to share his snacks and she became hooked.

It’s now a running joke amongst us the moms and I actually try to always take something for her because she will ask. Oyibo see it as nothing, it cracks her mum up, but we naija would have shouted n warned any of our kids if they try that kind of move (me inclusive

The experience is teaching me to chill a little and cut our kids some slack. I think we can actually be quite strict with our kids. It has a way of impacting their confidence. It’s finding the right balance that can be the issue. God help us oh.

Hope you people are sha gathering energy for Easter break.

tushqueen:
I stopped checking eligibility on amex as it wasn't allowing me input my naija address, I've only lived here under 2years. I then went on to apply and I got the Amex CC with 6k credit limit.

Thanks for bring this amex up mamatukwas.

Now what does that annual fee of 140pounds mean please?

Lovely! Congratulations!! After the first year which is free, you’ll be charged £140 annually to use the card. If you use it well though and gather points on it, it more than pays for itself so no worries there.

Enjoy.

hustla:


-Mamatukwas
-Lexusgs430
-Telegram and align with someone in your school
-Form A if you're not in a hurry

I don’t do £. Only Naira

hustla:



Just checked this

It says:

Representative APR60.1% APR variable
Annual Fee£140 (£0 in your first year)

Credit LimitAssumed credit limit of £1,200


What happens if I don't spend out of the 1200 and just hold on to the card?

Can I just use the card to pay rent and then return almost immediately?

Maybe not rent but yes you can spend and repay immediately. That’s what I do.

homole:
Sorry o boss, person weh enter UK in Decemeber what credit facility can you suggest?

I can’t advise on this unfortunately. I have only applied for an Amex card and Next credit both of which I got. Ask the actual Egbons on the page or check part 1. It was discussed extensively.

tushqueen:



Did u get it under 2years of residing in the uk?

Yes I did.

Oggg:
which of the Amex cards pls? just seeing a lot of cards options. Do advise. thank you

Standard gold card.

Goke7:


Try Tesco Bank credit card, if you get 90% approval go ahead and apply but anything less than 90% don't even try. One major issue is you having a full time job, if you don't have, hardly can you get a credit card

Whistling In Amex I got my first CC from Amex on my first try with £1,500. I’ve never had a full time job in this UK. I repeat, don’t sleep on Amex.

BorisJohnson:


Most (legit) Tier-2 jobs do not come ‘at-a-cost’ (as per Nigeria parlance).

The way to get a tier-2 job is through applying for the job. You should also be able to prove that you have the brains, the ability & capacity to perform.

I would advice that you totally delete that ‘at a cost’ mindset from your brain.

Unfortunately a lot of scam artists will see the post now and start to whine her in the dm. Smh

canadaishome:


Can it be used to build credit history?

Of course. It’s a credit card.

wonlasewonimi:


The person I introduced got £9500 and they increased my Avios air miles by 10000. They are cheerful givers!

Very cheerful indeed! Love them.

phyl123:


Because not a lot of places accept It, due to exorbitant bank fees.

The places that accept it are wayyy more than those that do not. At least in my personal opinion.

Who do more people not try to get the Amex credit card? They have me 1,500 at my first attempt with them and have increased my limit 4 times.

Worth a try.

Ticha:


I go collect that fresh groundnut o! I miss it so much! It doesn't taste the same in the abroad at all!

It never does! Buzz me when you’re back n il hook you up.

Ticha:
Honestly don't worry about what they learn in the first 2 years of school and I say that as a fully qualified teacher. As long as they can identify letters, numbers, some words, they're good to go. Before age 6, the emphasis is on learning through play as well as developing social skills - learning to share, not hitting, can feed themselves, dress themselves, pay attention for short bursts, follow directions etc

In New Zealand where we are, primary school starts the first Monday after a child turns 6. Some children remain at home till that day cos parents can't afford childcare unless they take advantage of Kindy which although is technically a free 20 hours, it's not. They're graduating Drs, Engrs, tradies and all sorts of skilled individuals. It is the same in majority of Scandinavia where their education system is touted as one of the best in the world.

Just keep an eye on what they're learning and buttress it at home by reading to them etc. You can download the EY curriculum and see where they should be at and follow that lead. When they get to around age 8, get Khan Academy - it's free. Then support them through max 15 minutes of work daily, increasing it a bit till you get to 1 hour of study time. That should be around age 10. Basically lay the foundations for them to love learning as school won't do that but allow them to be children too please.

It's coming to summer. Please and please, buy sunscreen and hats for the children! The sun is not as hot as we know it but the level of air pollution is lower so the more harmful rays of the sun passes through. Sun burn is no joke at all and can cause permanent skin damage. Get SPF 50+ for children and at least 35+ for adults. We also need to balance it with getting Vit D. We only need 15 mins of what I call sun worship to get a good dose of Vit D. The good thing is that they will get that 15 mins at school so apply sunscreen in the morning before they leave and they're good to go!

@Ticha of Laive!! 2 bottles of fresh groundnut for you!! Collect kiss

@olabisiogunlana
If you guys are in touch, kindly take your number off Nairaland. For safety reasons.

babythug:


You didn’t add learn local lingua to this list

I’m really hopeful for all that can be achieved during the holidays

I’m a bit concerned at the snail pace with which my younger son is being taught . I know “they know everything” but a six year old still being taught 1-20 is worrying. And his teacher says some are still on 1-10 . I just hope the academic intervention I’m planning would help oh

Which local lingua? That anointing will fall on you don’t worry.

P.S- Any academic intervention you’re planning is prolly okay. Be as involved with your kids schooling as you can.

Viruses:
Am I over reacting?

My wife makes hair. She has been getting customers from other african countries on social media. One time, she charged a lady from Sierra Leone £40 for her daughter's hair, fortunately the lady was impressed after the job and paid £50.

Now in church, there are some people from her place, she approached them and told them about her craft that they should patronise her and possibly refer customers because they have been hear way longer.

Do you know that these people have been calling to make their children's hair with abeg. The abeg is not with small money o, it's for free. The one that was even considerate enough to pay is pricing £10 from £30 she was told. I've told wifey to leave them, they should go and continue where they were paying since they don't want to pay us. If their previous place was doing it free, they should continue there as well.

You’re not over reacting. They are badly behaved.

LagosismyHome:


Sorry for another day.... 2 summers ago, my son who was 5 then use his open eyes and jumped out of the window, upper floor of semi detached. ..... he wanted to be like catboy from PJ mask. You can imagine my shock.

Thankfully no broken bones no bad news shared. Since then I locked the windows and threw away the keys. Although there was option to put something to make the windows not open fully but that would be when I fully recover from how someone opens his two eyes and jump from the window with no fear . That same week there was a story of a child who fell from similar height , landed on head and didn't make it . Mine landed with feet God was faithful is all I can say

Geez! That’s terrible and Thank God for your Son oh.

My Son when he was 4 too climbed on the ledge of our duplex window to admire the ‘view’. He was tilting forward and out when I rushed in and grabbed him then promptly burst into tears

I was in shock as to how close he came to toppling down. Kids won’t give someone hbp.

The weather is finally becoming nicer and we pray it lasts. If you have young/younger kids please be summer safe.

Do Not Leave Windows Open if you live in a flat or duplex with small kids. They can fall out and seriously hurt themselves. it happens quite frequently in this UK abs typically is in the twinkling of an eye.

If you go to the park, keep an eye on your kids. If they get lost or hurt, outside your own pain social services could get involved.

Have a goal each spring/summer. It could be a skill like learning how to ride a bike, swimming or football. Sha don’t leave them at home to be watching tv all through the Easter Holidays unless you have no choice.

Stay safe and happy.

hustla:

Lol, no I don’t have