Is it surprising that motherhood and marathon both begin with the same letter but I think beyond that they share a few similarities? Unlike the marathon where many who compete, keep training for many months to build stamina to go the distance, motherhood does not give that opportunity upfront. Most athletes start out very excited […]
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Instilling a passion for reading is one of the most important things that you can do for your children and this is why you should read to your children. Reading skills will bring many benefits to last a lifetime. Reading to your child is something that you can do right from the moment he or
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Many pregnant women worry about their size, looks and what happens to their bodies after child birth. This is because pregnant women crave a lot of weird food and gain extra pounds during pregnancy. From your body changing shape to your ankles swelling and of course your baby bump. Now that you have your bundle
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I personally love plantain chips, tasty and crunchy, a handy snack especially when in Lagos traffic. I’ve also always wondered how its being made, I know you have that thought too. Our recipe this week shows how to prepare plantain chips and will get you confident enough to try it out. Ingredients: Unripe plantain (for
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As we celebrate our beloved country’s Independence from colonial rule, LagosMums would like to take you through a couple of fun facts about Nigeria you didn’t know. As parents and educators we need to help our children explore Nigeria both through history and other tidbits. Culture Nigeria is known for its hospitality and as the
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Diary Adventures of LagosMums: DALM: Thanking those seemingly thankless jobs My children’s school is teaching the students to appreciate support staff and community helpers. I did not think so much of this until two days ago. As I drove down streets of Lekki I saw the men who are clearing the gutters. Not only are they working in
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An article has been making the rounds, I read the summary at TheAtlantic, of an interview with Indra K. Nooyi, the CEO of PepsiCo. It addresses the age old question of Having it all…Can you have it all? I personally think that this question is discussed so much because there is the general belief that having it
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When it comes to your quality of life, attitude is everything! In fact, it could even be said that whatever you focus on the most, you tend to bring into your life, whether by choice or circumstance. Have you ever known someone who had a terrible attitude? Perhaps they were extremely negative and pessimistic and
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Praying for our Children God’s word exists and we can rightfully claim and declare them over our children. As parents there are various methods we use to positively train our children and mould them into the individuals they should be. Spiritual tools include using the word to make declarations into the lives of our children
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Social media is a great way to keep in touch with friends and family. However, it also has the potential to get you fired from your job (source Bizcommunity) With more people adding their co-workers on Facebook, it’s important to understand the implications seemingly innocent social media updates can have on your career. There are many
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