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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Do We Give Our Loved Ones Our Best Selves?
A couple of weeks back, I took time off work because I was feeling ill. It was the longest I’ve been home since my maternity leave. It was particularly striking because I was alone: my husband went to work and my son to daycare. So, like any recently bedridden person would do, I got out of…
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“Work Life Balance Is A Myth” – Maryam Ahmed
I’m Maryam, a working mother in Abuja. I work with GTBank Plc as a relationship manager in the Public-Sector Group. I have two children, Habiba and Rayyan aged 2 years and 9 months respectively. I went to Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria where I met my husband. We dated for 8 years before we eventually got…
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Find Your Next Mentor: Three Different Ways
How do I get a mentor? It’s one of the most popular questions we get on the blog, and with good reason. Studies show that you’re more likely to meet your career goals, and avoid career-damaging moves if you have someone mentoring and showing you the way. No matter how smart you are, or how…
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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.
