Foundation Launches initiative to improve children’s development, emotional wellbeing
My Child’s Psyche Initiative (MCPI), a foundation focused on improving child development and emotional wellbeing in Nigeria, was formally launched on Thursday in Abuja. The programme aims to promote emotional intelligence, psychological resilience and holistic growth among Nigerian children. The launch was held alongside the maiden edition of the Ultimate Caregiver Enlightenment Symposium and Book […]
My Child’s Psyche Initiative (MCPI), a foundation focused on improving child development and emotional wellbeing in Nigeria, was formally launched on Thursday in Abuja. The programme aims to promote emotional intelligence, psychological resilience and holistic growth among Nigerian children.
The launch was held alongside the maiden edition of the Ultimate Caregiver Enlightenment Symposium and Book Launch, an event convened for parents, teachers and caregivers seeking to better support children in an increasingly complex society.
Speaking at the event, the founder of the initiative, Madam Chyna Clifford, a child development advocate and children’s book illustrator, said MCPI was created to respond to the growing need to understand the emotional and psychological experiences of children.
She said children often navigate a world shaped by fears, dreams, anxieties and curiosity, yet their emotions are frequently overlooked due to societal pressures.
The 2025 edition of the symposium included a special focus on children on the autism spectrum, offering insights and practical strategies to help caregivers and educators understand and support their developmental needs.
Clifford explained that the initiative seeks to bridge the gap between psychology and parenting by equipping caregivers with the knowledge and tools required to support children’s emotional and behavioural development at home and in school. She stressed that emotional intelligence must be given equal importance as academic performance for Nigeria to build a stable and empathetic society.
“If we are serious about raising a generation of emotionally intelligent, morally grounded, and socially responsible leaders, we must first understand the intricacy of a child’s mind,” she said. “If we heal the psyche of the child, we heal the future of the nation.”
The launch brought together educators, mental health professionals, parents and caregivers for a day of discussions and practical engagement centred on emotional wellbeing and child development.
The symposium’s theme reinforced MCPI’s mission to strengthen emotional resilience and foster holistic development across all stages of childhood.
In a message to families and caregivers, the organisers said: “Come, learn, unlearn, and relearn with us for the sake of the minds we’re nurturing and the future we’re shaping.”
With its unveiling, the My Child’s Psyche Initiative aims to play a leading role in shaping national conversations around child psychology, emotional health and the importance of raising children who are not only academically sound but balanced, empathetic and well-grounded.