Single Parenting, Working from Home & COVID-19
So what’s it like being a single parent and working from home in a pandemic with two children under 5? It’s stressful and when I survive this, I’m never going to underestimate myself ever again.
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I’m Tired & It’s Okay.
It’s exactly 8.30pm and you just got home after a long day at work. The traffic was ridiculous today; a 45 minute drive took you 3 and a half hours and you’re so exhausted you could cry now. You are literally fighting back tears – some days have you like this no matter how strong…
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5 Quick Facts About Bone Broth + How/Why To Make It
Bone Broth is cheap, easy to make, delicious and filled with all the best nutrients. Feeding your Nigerian child healthy meals has never been easier.
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Brain Food: The Surprising Link Between Nutrition & Academic Performance
Children raised by war survivors have a unique attitude to food. They are reluctant to throw leftover food away. Paring tubers (e.g. yams, potatoes or plantains) is done with precision. Not an inch of the tuber is wasted. And nutrition is hardly mentioned. Everyone is grateful to have enough to eat. Food is regarded as…
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Infant Loss: The Stories
Osemhen’s note: Historically, October is the month dedicated to raising awareness on infant loss. As a society, I think we have a lot to learn in how we treat grieving mothers (and grieving people actually). We try to empathise but many times, we say the wrong thing or make things worse for the bereaved. Especially mothers….
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Boys & Books: Tips To Make Him A Reader
How do you get boys to read more books? Studies have shown that boys consistent lag girls in developing literary skills like reading and writing. The results are so alarming that some developed countries (Canada, US, New Zealand and the UK) have started literacy programs for boys (the way we have STEM programs for girls). Why does…
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RECIPE: Thumbprint Cookies
I’ve gotten lots of enquiries on some of the recipes I make for Daniel, especially the baked goods.
This recipe for chocolate thumbprint cookies with a peanut butter filling is simple and very forgiving. It seems like a good place to start for the mom who might be reluctant to commit to baking her own goodies. -
Handling Pregnancy With A Toddler
My first ob-gyn appointment in Houston, I showed up with my toddler. The doctor looked at him, looked at my belly and said, “Does he weigh over 10kg?” “Of course, he’s almost two.” She shook her head. “You can’t carry him anymore.” And have you tried explaining to a cranky toddler why you can’t just…
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The Omugwo Series: Barbara Adoghe
Osemhen’s Note:: I’ve wanted to do this for ages. The entire concept of Omugwo, of pampering for a new mother and her baby who’s just given birth is one of the most beautiful aspects of Nigerian culture and one I hope will last for generations to come. I don’t take it lightly at all. I’ve…
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7 Tips For Traveling Without Baby
It happens. One day, you look at your schedule and you realise that you have to be away from your child for a day, two days, a week. You have a business trip to a different country or an interview in a different state. Maybe your MBA class has a field trip planned. Or it’s…
