In 2016, someone asked me why I thought women-only circles were a good idea. I don’t remember my exact words but I think I said the usual things about women supporting women, and going fast alone but going farther together. I had no idea how true those words would turn out to be. In the…
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…
It’s that time of the year again. ‘Tis the season to be jolly with jollof rice, chicken, new clothes, snappy hairdos and of course, gifts. As parents, it is our duty, it seems, to provide our children with a mandatory Christmas gift. And the toy companies are not missing out on the pressure. Everywhere I…
A lot of people thought it was crazy to have a long-distance relationship. Was it a proper commitment? Shouldn’t we have made it an “open” relationship? How did we know the other person didn’t have a proper face-to-face relationship with another?
Learning doesn’t end in the classroom, and hanging out with your kids can be both fun and educational. A great family outing is essential for creating long-lasting memories that the whole family will treasure forever. Also, the things you do with your kids when they are very young can influence the choices they make when…
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”…
