I have seen women rushing back to the workplace after giving birth for fear of lagging behind or being out of the spotlight for too long. I...
Motherhood is a beautiful journey and as many Mothers will attest, it is one that is filled with moments of euphoria as well as jaded moments....
One of the wonders of life is how there’s always something new to discover, so much we never knew existed, even in the age of the...
Voluntary childlessness in this part of the world is extremely rare but not impossible. Women do not have to have it all.
Because everyone’s idea of when to start a family is different, there is no right or wrong time in deciding where to begin. I personally did...
“A woman is a person,” Nollywood actress Nse Ikpe-Etim writes in an Instagram post, letting everyone know womanhood is not contingent of motherhood. The actor shared a...
During the entire car ride, she alternated between thoughts of “I must go” and “I really shouldn’t go.” Her hands were cold and clammy on the...
Nigeria was tough under military rule. Many families needed multiple streams of income to retain any semblance of middle-class living, and mine was no exception. My...
I recently heard from a mother that there is barely any difference between breastmilk and formula, and that all of the breastmilk hype is false. According...
I hate going to the market. I hope that sentence doesn’t make me sound less of a woman or slash yards away from the wife material...
She’s won 23 grand slam titles, won the Australian Open 2 months into her pregnancy, but childbirth was a tough match for Serena Williams. The tennis champion,...
They say pregnancy is the only time you fall in love with someone you have not met. Perhaps they are right. Or maybe not. I feel...
Getting your child into the right preschool is an important first step into early learning. If you are a young mom of kids’ age 1-6 years,...
Returning to work after maternity leave can be daunting from a practical, emotional and financial perspective. The first few weeks are usually trial and error; trying...
In Nigeria, there is a relative preference for younger domestic workers. They are considered more energetic, submissive, easier to direct around, and cheaper – as compared...
A TwitterNG user Ozzyonce aired her views on child care in a series of tweets. She’s of the opinion that women aren’t born with natural parenting...
There is a difference between motherhood and mothering. Motherhood can be defined as the state of being a mother and having the ‘qualities’ of a mother....
In a short documentary by ELLE Magazine, celebs shared their various experiences about motherhood. “Motherhood is the official superwoman’s role,” says Twitter user @MelissaQ007 and we...
Having a baby is a wonderful thing. It’s a privilege that God has given us to create life. Caring for your baby is also a privilege;...
Nothing prepares you more for life as a mother than the arrival of your precious one. The sudden change in your life can cause you to...
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