Motherhood & Parenting

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    Does Gentle Parenting Really Work?

    Parenting conversations these days often circle back to one topic: gentle parenting, My question is Does Gentle Parenting Really Work? Some people swear by it. Others feel it’s unrealistic. And many parents, like me, are somewhere in the middle — trying to figure things out while raising real human beings. Let me start with an honest confession. I have tried and tried to stay calm, but I still find myself…

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    How to Keep Your Kids Engaged at Home This Easter

    If you’re wondering how to keep your kids engaged at home this Easter, especially without expensive outings or travel plans, you’re not alone. Easter in Nigeria or basically anywhere is usually joyful, and full of movement — church in the morning, rice in the afternoon, visitors in the evening. But sometimes there’s no travelling, no big outings, no beach house in Lekki, and no amusement park plans. Maybe fuel is…

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    Life With a Toddler and a Newborn: What No One Prepared Me For

    This post is the first part of a series about Life with a toddler and a newborn. When people found out I was having my second baby, the comments came quickly. “You’ve done this before, you’ll be fine.”“At least you know what to expect this time.”“The second baby is easier.” I smiled. I nodded. I believed them. But in my first trimester i went through severe morning sickness even worst…

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    How to Manage Hyperemesis Gravidarum in Your First Trimester

    In this post, I will be sharing tips on how to manage hyperemesis gravidarum in your first trimester, from the perspective of a two-time mom who has experienced HG twice. You just got the privilege to carry God’s most wonderful gift, “A Baby”,  but it suddenly feels like your body is in attack mode and feels like it is rejecting your baby. Is that you, Sis! Come closer lets talk. You…