The worst career advice I got was when a colleague commended my work and almost immediately trashed it saying, “You married women that work late, I don’t see why you need to work this hard!” Duh! As if marriage was my ticket to luxury.
As you turn 9 months, I can’t help reflecting on the past months we’ve been face to face. Is it really 39 weeks since you were placed in my arms? Has it really been that long? Because your milestones have whizzed past so fast. I’ve barely had time to catch my breath on one before…
First of all, congratulations on your newborn baby! Compared to childbirth, travelling is easy. Lol. I’ve had to travel twice with newborns in the last few years. The first time was in March 2016. Daniel was 7 weeks old and I traveled alone. It was generally uneventful but I had a lot of things to…
1. Diapers are interchangeable. First time around, I was inundated with horror stories of how the wrong diaper would lead to diaper rash, raw peeling skin and a super cranky baby. I was so terrified that every time my relatives abroad asked me what I’d like, I’d always reply, “Diapers!” They would buy the diapers…
Ensuring your child’s safety means taking steps to prevent accidents & illnesses from happening. We can do this more in the case of accidents and to a somewhat less extent in the case of illnesses e.g. prevent exposure to triggers of seizures or asthma attacks but less so for congenital illnesses. “Accidents hurt – safety doesn’t”…
For Nigerian working mothers who typically return to work before their babies turn 6 months, a good milk pump can make exclusive breastfeeding a reality.
The arrival of a baby is one that comes with serious plans and preparations. A lot of things have to be in place to ensure a smooth transition. You want her to feel as safe and comfortable in her new home. One of those necessities is a baby nursery. Whether it’s in your bedroom or in…
At some point, you decide whether you want to stay at home and be your child’s full-time caregiver or return to full-time employment. A working mum can choose to combine both by working from home. When you go off to a place of employment, your full attention can be on just the tasks you’ve been…
