As a mum or as a parent, one of the utmost thoughts you have is the growth and development of your child. You are always thinking of ways to improve your child’s diet so that they develop properly; not just physically but mentally as well. Below are 10 foods that can improve a child’s performance…
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How To Keep In Shape As A New Mum
During pregnancy, a woman’s body undergoes a lot of changes. One of the most significant changes is an increase in weight. Most women worry that after having their baby, they won’t return to their normal weight and dress size. The thought of not being able to slip into those pretty dresses and skirts, cause some…
Hygiene Habits You Need to Teach Your Kids Today
It goes without a doubt that children need to learn how to take care of their bodies from a tender age. These vital lessons will help them live healthy lives till adulthood once ingrained in their minds: Hair care Get your children to pay attention to their hair to avoid issues like dandruff, lice, cradle…
How To Boost Your Dose Of DOSE – Oxytocin
Do you know that you have CONTROL over your moods, feelings and emotions? Do you know that with the right doseOfDOSE you can regulate your moods, feelings and emotions? D.O.S.E stands for Dopamine; Oxytocin; Serotonin and Endorphins Below are 8 ways to BoostyourDoseofDOSE – Oxytocin Tip 1: Be CONTENT with your own life What is…
How To Boost Your Dose Of DOSE – Dopamine
Do you know that you have CONTROL over your moods, feelings and emotions? Do you know that with the right doseOfDOSE you can regulate your moods, feelings and emotions? D.O.S.E stands for Dopamine; Oxytocin; Serotonin and Endorphins In almost 2 decades as a therapist, results have shown that a healthy daily dose of DOSE i.e…
World Breastfeeding Week – Breastfeeding; Foundation For Life
World Breastfeeding Week (1st-7th August) is an annual event highlighting the critical importance of breastfeeding for children across the globe. Breastfeeding gives children the healthiest start in life. It is also one of the simplest and most cost-effective ways available to ensure that all children survive and thrive. Breastfeeding is the normal way of providing…
World Hepatitis Day Wants To Eliminate Hepatitis
What is Hepatitis? Hepatitis simply means inflammation of the liver and can be caused by different things. One of the most common causes of chronic (long-term) hepatitis is a viral infection. Hepatitis is most commonly caused by one of three viruses: The Hepatitis A virus: Hepatitis A is a viral liver disease that can cause mild to…
Supporting Children Living With Cancer And Sickle Cell Disease! Get Ready For “Love And Pint” Blood Drive & Hangout On Saturday, July 28th
We see publicities and calls for volunteers to retreats, visits to orphanages and homes for Children with special needs. We hear of booming calls to art shows, parties, fests and comedy shows. Then my roaming mind is drawn back to the tragic incident of a few weeks back- the Tanker Explosion on the now popular…
What Should You Do When Your Child Needs Special Assessment?
At the LagosMums 4th Annual Parenting Conference and Exhibition last year (2017), during her session, Mrs Tosin Babalola shared a few nuggets to help parents be more educated about their child’s developmental milestones and about special assessment. How do you know when your child needs special assessment? There are certain developmental milestones that children attain at…
Impulsive Suicide: Grieving Mum Shares Her Sons Final Thoughts
Fisseha “Sol” Samuel He was a marvelous, graceful boy. We, his lucky family from the moment he arrived at age 10 from Ethiopia, weren’t the only ones to think so. A wide swath of local boyhood fell in love with him, too; migrating to our house, staying off and on, nights and weekends, holidays and…