BO Youth Development Initiative

BO Youth Development Initiative We were formerly Jewels and Pearls Ladies but we have evolved to BOYDI.

Counselling Psychologist| Youth & Family Development Specialist| Working with students, parents, fathers, and institutions to strengthen emotional well being and future readiness. Jewels Foundation is a non profit foundation targeted at young ladies in higher institutions to reorientate their minds on the issues of life through the teaching of Gods word with Pratical examples.

Day 8/15Let's discuss: For men: Can you marry a woman who is older than you?For women: Can you marry a man who is younge...
12/06/2026

Day 8/15

Let's discuss:

For men: Can you marry a woman who is older than you?

For women: Can you marry a man who is younger than you?

Mine will be in the comments.

Dear daddies,Fatherhood is a journey, not a destination. Every father carries lessons, experiences, strengths, and somet...
12/06/2026

Dear daddies,

Fatherhood is a journey, not a destination.

Every father carries lessons, experiences, strengths, and sometimes wounds from his own upbringing.

Day 11: Are you parenting the child you have or the child you wish you had?

Comparison blinds us to the uniqueness of our children.

Identify one strength your teenager possesses.

Start one meaningful conversation with your child this week.

These reflections are not about blame, guilt, or measuring yourself against others.

They are simply invitations to pause, think, and grow. As you read, consider how your own childhood may be shaping your relationship with your teenagers and adult children today.

Small moments of awareness can lead to meaningful changes, and every step toward understanding is a step toward stronger family connections.

Be a part of this journey and find answers to questions you didn't know you had.

Dr. Blessing Onwuamah
Father Presence Advocate
BO Youth Development Initiative

11/06/2026

Dear daddy,

Being angry and raising your voice or destroying stuff is not emotional intelligence.

Going silent and keeping malice with everyone at home, is not emotional intelligence.

Making all the decisions without carrying your family along particularly when your children are already teenagers going into tertiary institutions, is not emotional intelligence.

Making your words law in the home without input from your wife and older children is not emotional intelligence.

Refusing to grow in knowledge of how families work is not emotional intelligence.

Not hugging, not affirming, not smiling at home is not emotional intelligence.

So, learn emotional intelligence. It will benefit your home greatly.

Dr. Blessing Onwuamah
Father Presence Advocate

11/06/2026

Dear daddy,

Healing is important to build healthy relationships.

It is someone who has healed from their traumas or at least are in the process of healing that can foster and maintain a healthy relationship.

So, heal.

Speak to mature person, a counsellor or someone you trust that can provide a listening ear and sound counsel so you can begin to identify and stop patterns that are unhealthy.

You can send a direct message to us, we have professional counsellors in our team.

Dr. Blessing Onwuamah
Counsellor B

Dear daddies,Fatherhood is a journey, not a destination. Every father carries lessons, experiences, strengths, and somet...
11/06/2026

Dear daddies,

Fatherhood is a journey, not a destination.

Every father carries lessons, experiences, strengths, and sometimes wounds from his own upbringing.

Day 10: Did your father listen or lecture?

Listening builds bridges.

Lecturing often builds walls.

Start one meaningful conversation with your child this week.

These reflections are not about blame, guilt, or measuring yourself against others.

They are simply invitations to pause, think, and grow. As you read, consider how your own childhood may be shaping your relationship with your teenagers and adult children today.

Small moments of awareness can lead to meaningful changes, and every step toward understanding is a step toward stronger family connections.

Be a part of this journey and find answers to questions you didn't know you had.

Dr. Blessing Onwuamah
Father Presence Advocate
BO Youth Development Initiative

Day 7/15Let's discuss...Should a Woman Propose to a Man?Because things are happening o!Are there benefits to it?Are ther...
11/06/2026

Day 7/15

Let's discuss...

Should a Woman Propose to a Man?

Because things are happening o!

Are there benefits to it?

Are there down sides to it?


Dear daddies,Fatherhood is a journey, not a destination. Every father carries lessons, experiences, strengths, and somet...
10/06/2026

Dear daddies,

Fatherhood is a journey, not a destination.

Every father carries lessons, experiences, strengths, and sometimes wounds from his own upbringing.

Day 9: Were your achievements celebrated?

Fathers who never received affirmation often struggle to give it.

Celebrate a recent win in your teenager's life.

Start one meaningful conversation with your child this week.

These reflections are not about blame, guilt, or measuring yourself against others.

They are simply invitations to pause, think, and grow. As you read, consider how your own childhood may be shaping your relationship with your teenagers and adult children today.

Small moments of awareness can lead to meaningful changes, and every step toward understanding is a step toward stronger family connections.

Be a part of this journey and find answers to questions you didn't know you had.

Dr. Blessing Onwuamah
Father Presence Advocate
BO Youth Development Initiative

Day 6/15Let's discuss:Would You Marry Someone Whose Religious Beliefs Differ From Yours?This is a question I think some ...
10/06/2026

Day 6/15

Let's discuss:

Would You Marry Someone Whose Religious Beliefs Differ From Yours?

This is a question I think some young people underestimate but I will explain fully in the comments.




Dear daddies,Fatherhood is a journey, not a destination. Every father carries lessons, experiences, strengths, and somet...
09/06/2026

Dear daddies,

Fatherhood is a journey, not a destination.

Every father carries lessons, experiences, strengths, and sometimes wounds from his own upbringing.

Day 8: What did affection look like in your home?

If love was assumed but never expressed, your teenager may struggle to feel secure.

Tell your teenager specifically why you love them.

Start one meaningful conversation with your child this week.

These reflections are not about blame, guilt, or measuring yourself against others.

They are simply invitations to pause, think, and grow. As you read, consider how your own childhood may be shaping your relationship with your teenagers and adult children today.

Small moments of awareness can lead to meaningful changes, and every step toward understanding is a step toward stronger family connections.

Be a part of this journey and find answers to questions you didn't know you had.

Dr. Blessing Onwuamah
Father Presence Advocate
BO Youth Development Initiative

Day 5/15Should parents have a say in who their children should marry?Share your view in the comments! 😃
09/06/2026

Day 5/15

Should parents have a say in who their children should marry?

Share your view in the comments! 😃




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