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Does Anyone Miss Being a New Mum?
April 19, 2022
When it comes to being a new mum, most people only talk about how hard it was. The sleepless nights, the endless crying with no apparent cause, the lack of “me time”, the expenses, and the general inconvenience that come with babies. Does anyone actually miss it, or is it just me? My son is … Continue reading Does Anyone Miss Being a New Mum?
By jehonwa
5 Reasons Why a Hotel Will Evict You
April 19, 2022
Lodging in an exquisite hotel and paying thousands of naira does not give you the opportunity to be carefree and dramatic.
World AIDS Day: Key Facts and Figures About HIV/AIDS
April 19, 2022
World AIDS Day is an event held annually on December 1 to commemorate the global stance against the deadly epidemic that is Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). According to a CNN report, a total of 1.5 million deaths were recorded globally in 2013 alone. What is even more petrifying is the addition of 2.1 million … Continue reading World AIDS Day: Key Facts and Figures About HIV/AIDS
By ify
“Wear” Your Baby Safely. Stop Backing That Child!
April 19, 2022
I have over the years developed a particular dislike for seeing babies backed in busy cities. Busy cities are known for their rush and rowdiness and innocent babies shouldn’t be their scapegoats. My hearts kicks like it is about to fall to the ground when I watch the typical Nigerian mother back her baby and board … Continue reading “Wear” Your Baby Safely. Stop Backing That Child!
By mary-odunuga
9 Important Ways Dads Impact the Lives of Their Children
April 19, 2022
All over the world, a father’s influence is often seen as minor, even negligible, and his importance is defined by how well he provides for the family. But this is very far from the truth as fathers are often the role models that children look up to for acceptable behaviour and acceptance. Research indicates that fathers are … Continue reading 9 Important Ways Dads Impact the Lives of Their Children
By ejura
Enugu State Government Grants Paternity Leave to Nursing Fathers
April 19, 2022
The Enugu State Government has approved six months maternity leave for nursing mothers and three weeks paternity leave for “nursing fathers” in its civil service, Dailypost.ng gathered. The state government announced this following the amendment of its Civil Service rules. According to the state government, the paternity leave was meant to give husbands the opportunity … Continue reading Enugu State Government Grants Paternity Leave to Nursing Fathers
By ejura
9 Things No One Told Me About Pregnancy and Having a Baby
April 19, 2022
This is a list of things I realized I never knew about before venturing on this journey called motherhood. I tried to read up a lot during pregnancy, and what to expect after your baby is born but some of these things were never really spelt out anywhere. To me, it does seem like a … Continue reading 9 Things No One Told Me About Pregnancy and Having a Baby
By guestwriter
How to Cope With Discomforts During Pregnancy
April 19, 2022
Every pregnancy is a unique experience for every woman and every pregnancy will be new and uniquely different. In this series, we will be discussing the minor discomforts in pregnancy and how to handle them. NAUSEA AND VOMITING More than 50% of pregnant women are said to be affected by this disorder during pregnancy. … Continue reading How to Cope With Discomforts During Pregnancy
By guestpost
Fun Friday: 45 Things You Will Be Judged For as a Nigerian Mother
April 19, 2022
Have you ever walked on the street and heard a stranger call out to you, saying that your toddler should stop sucking her thumb? Or you have that neighbour who constantly gives a lecture about how extended exclusive breastfeeding will affect a child’s development? Fellow moms, older generation parents, strangers and the whole society always … Continue reading Fun Friday: 45 Things You Will Be Judged For as a Nigerian Mother
By amina-salau
Who to Follow on Twitter: Health and Wellness Tweeters
April 19, 2022
Wondering who to follow on Twitter this weekend? Health is wealth! The way you take care of your body determines how well and how long it will serve you. For medical advice and tips from healthier living enthusiasts, check out the following handles: 1. @naijamedics Bio: 1. For the Nigerian medical community irrespective of specialty, … Continue reading Who to Follow on Twitter: Health and Wellness Tweeters
By jehonwa
6 Things You Should Know About Ramadan
April 19, 2022
Have you ever been to a kid’s birthday party? If you have, you might remember that right before everybody plunges into the celebration, the emcee or hosts asks an important question. “Who can tell me why we are here?” he or she might bellow over the microphone, and dozens of kids would scramble over themselves … Continue reading 6 Things You Should Know About Ramadan
By adaarinze
From Mother to Child
April 19, 2022
The first thing I will have to stress here is this—I am not a doctor or a medical personnel. Medical pieces are not really my forte but, as humans, we have a natural instinct to crave knowledge and seek for answers.
By kobe
How Love Works
April 19, 2022
Regardless of the country or culture, romantic love plays an important part. While cultural differences in how that love is displayed vary greatly, the fact that romantic love exists is undisputed. But let’s get down to the nitty-gritty. What is it that makes us fall in love with someone in the first place?