About Us
We make children’s inner worlds easier to hear—and easier to help.
My Child’s Psyche Initiative (MCPI) turns child-psychology evidence into clear, practical steps for homes, classrooms, and communities across Nigeria. We design tools adults can use tonight—scripts, checklists, and simple routines—so children feel seen, safe, and supported, and caregivers know exactly what to do in real-life moments.
Our Mission
To translate child-psychology evidence into simple, culturally aware, child-safe tools that improve daily life for children and the adults who care for them.
Our Values
A Nigeria where every child’s inner world is understood, respected, and supported—at home, in school, and in the community.
Why we exist
Children carry whole inner worlds—questions they can’t yet name, worries that show up as tummy aches or silence, and strengths that blossom when someone notices. Too often, support feels complicated or out of reach. MCPI bridges that gap by turning research into real-world action: word-for-word conversation prompts, 10-minute routines, and classroom tweaks that work in crowded timetables, small apartments, and varied community settings.
Promise: Fewer lectures, more scripts. Fewer theories, more steps.
How we started
MCPI began with a simple observation: caregivers and teachers were being told what matters for children’s mental wellbeing, but rarely how to act in the moment—at 9 p.m., on a busy school morning, or after a tough incident. We started building doable tools—A4 printables, short workshops, quick check-ins—and testing them in homes and schools. As demand grew, we partnered with educators, clinicians, and community leaders to make the tools culturally aware, child-safe, and accessible across Nigeria.
A person who has good thoughts cannot ever be ugly. You can have a wonky nose and a crooked mouth and a double chin and stick-out teeth, but if you have good thoughts they will shine out of your face like sunbeams and you will always look lovely"
– Roald Dahl
How we work
Evidence-based, not complicated: research → plain steps, tonight-ready.
Culturally aware: examples, metaphors, and language that sound like home; translations as partners help us grow.
Child-safe, always: safeguarding, consent, privacy, and clear boundaries built into everything.
Do-able tools: A4 posters, checklists, planners, conversation cards; minimal cost, clear instructions.
Iterative improvement: we measure what matters—safety, connection, coping skills—then refine.
What We Do
Caregiver Education: routines for sleep and mornings; calm-down plans; device hygiene; bullying response in the first 24 hours.
Teacher & School Support: Warm-Start™ classroom routines; inclusion for neurodiverse learners; low-pressure participation options; behaviour systems that teach.
Community Safe-Spaces: listening rooms; art-and-talk circles; facilitator training; referral pathways.
Guided Referrals: when specialised care is needed, we connect families to vetted services and coach “first steps.”
Values we live by
Dignity: every child is a person, not a problem to fix.
Safety: we protect children’s privacy and wellbeing in every setting.
Inclusion: we design for neurodiversity, disability, and different learning styles.
Clarity: busy adults need words to say and steps to try now.
Partnership: change lasts when schools, families, and communities move together.
Who we support
Parents & Caregivers: practical tools that reduce stress and build connection at home.
Teachers & Schools: simple structures that create calmer classrooms and better learning conditions.
Community & Faith Groups: dignifying spaces where listening is the norm and help is easier to find.
Children & Teens (6–18): age-appropriate supports that honour autonomy and voice.
Safeguarding & Ethics
Children’s safety comes first. Our staff and volunteers are screened, trained, and guided by a child-safe code of conduct. We never publish identifiable child information without informed consent. If a child is at risk, we guide adults toward appropriate services immediately.