There is something about the mother-daughter relationship that is truly unique. These relationships are often characterized not only by love but also by deep sensitivity and friction, and during the early years of a child, this relationship is often marked by constant friction. Ask any mother who has a daughter about her relationship with her, and she will tell you...
Parenting teenagers is not the easiest thing and should be done with caution. Your teenage child is going through a new phase, where they experience mood swings and begin to feel a sense of independence. All these changes may feel frustrating for you as a parent. Here are some effective tips for parenting successful and confident teenagers. 1. Set aside...
We live in an era where child sexual abuse is on the increase and no matter how well you take precautions, some things are absolutely unpreventable. However, you have to do the best you can as a parent. Parents should also note that both male and female children can be abused so desist from paying attention only to the female...
The summer holidays are rounding up with schools gearing up to begin a new session, yet choosing the right school for many parents can be a herculean task. It is a well-known fact that the quality of the school your child attends goes a long way in shaping him/her. Apart from that one down your street, which you have been...
Pregnancy is the most sensitive period in a woman’s life therefore it’s very important that pregnant women need to stay away off some everyday meals even though cravings are quite normal. Expecting mothers/pregnant women needs to watch what they eat and how they eat in order to avoid miscarriage, death during delivery, swelling of body parts, still births or high...
Balancing a career, family, and kids can be tough. Between getting the kids ready for school and getting to work, the chances of having some ‘me time’ are few and far between. This busy schedule does not stop working moms from wanting to look good. That’s why many have a small makeup kit in their purse and settle for wigs...
New mum, Khafi has shared five things she has learnt about breastfeeding. The ex-BBNaija housemate welcomed a boy with hubby, Gedoni on August 22. In this episode of her vlog, she shares everything about breastfeeding, how the size of boobs don’t matter, how nursing helps new moms lose weight, breastfeeding craving, and that as a new mother, your breast might leak...
Deciding to breastfeed is a personal matter; however, many medical experts strongly recommend breastfeeding exclusively (no formula, juice, or water) for 6 months, and breastfeeding for at least a year with other foods should be started at 6 months of age, such as vegetables, grains, fruits, and protein, because of its benefits. Why is breastfeeding so important, and what are...
The International World Day for prevention of Child Abuse was launched on Nov 19, 2000 to prevent child abuse. Child abuse can come in different forms, emotional abuse, physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, etc. However one of the most common is sexual abuse. With the rise in the number of children being sexually abused, there’s a need for parents to...
Modupe Philips is the CEO and Founder of a Lagos based business, A’lure. In line with promoting Nigerian women and their achievements to mark International Women’s Day, Anu Odubanjo had an exclusive chat with Modupe about juggling a 9-5 with a side hustle, challenges, and her take on what the IWD 2021 ‘Choose To Challenge’ means to her. Quite coincidentally,...