by Lucas Togan Before birthing the kid, wifey and I agree not to put any pressure on the lad in terms of class position – he can come any position but last. Standing on the second floor of my school building that hot afternoon, I saw my dad walking to the principal’s office. Now, I... Read More

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December 1, 2014

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Four years after, parents who named their kids ‘Goodluck’ speak on the name

by Adedayo Ademuwagun A lot of people say there’s a story behind every name. Perhaps they’re right. A couple of years ago, many Nigerian parents named their sons Goodluck while things dramatically shaped up nicely for Goodluck Jonathan. Philomena and Bimpe are two mothers who did this too. Now they tell their story. “I had my... Read More

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October 31, 2014

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@Survivor17: Why parenting is a huge task (Y! Superblogger)

by Buki Otuyemi An American father, Kevin Jones,was shocked to find out that his 10-years-old daughter had been secretly posing on different social media accounts as an older teenager with a boyfriend. He was naturally furious but rather than go overboard like some of our regular African parents would have done or handled her... Read More

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August 26, 2014

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10 sure signs that your child is (totally) spoilt

by Rebecca Gruber Spoil me rotten! They say you can’t spoil a baby with endless amounts of holding, rocking, and cooing, but once that child passes the toddler years, overindulgence can make for one ill-behaved tot. It’s easy to pick out the spoiled kid on the playground but much harder to turn a critical eye... Read More

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June 9, 2014

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‘You avoid Facebook like the plague’: 20 signs you’re really, really single

by College Candy You’ve honestly wondered if something was wrong with you, but have decided instead of changing yourself you’ll continue to wait patiently for your change at love Sometimes your single status is a scarlet letter that has been sewn on your forehead, other times your delusions have you believing this... Read More

May 31, 2014

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12 reasons why so many good men are still single

by Afro Television, radio, and the Internet have been buzzing nonstop for years about the plight of single, black women looking for love, but what about all the single, black men? Nobody’s been bold enough to take a stand and speak out on behalf of all the good, single black men out there... Read More

April 15, 2014

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6 annoying things kids do that are actually good for them

by Michell Maffei 1. Having temper tantrums Parenting can be challenging, especially when your youngster is boiling over — and usually with witnesses. “After ignored attempts to call my 3-year-old to come back from wandering down our small suburban street, I scooped her up to bring her back home,” explained mother of two Amy L.... Read More

April 15, 2014

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7 reasons why you should have stayed single

by Parent Society Whether you’ve been married for a day, a month, a year, 10 years, or for what seems like a lifetime, you’ve probably looked across the dinner table at least once and wondered, “What in the world did I do?” For some it’s just a fleeting thought; for others, like our celebrity friends, staying... Read More

April 13, 2014

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Meet the 5 kinds of single women

by TNN The only human on planet earth envied by a newlywed is a single women and vice versa. But well, there are women who we think are just happy being without a man. Not because they swing left, right and centre (ahem… you know what we mean right?) but because they are happy with... Read More

April 11, 2014

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7 things to do when giving your kid the sex talk

by Michelle Mayer Before you have the sex talk with your kids, ask them what they have already learned from school and from friends. Most kids are grossed out in health class, and they are more entertained by their friend’s sexual stories that are made up most of the time. Giving your kid the sex... Read More

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January 24, 2014

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13 things that will totally change you in your 30s

by Karin Smithson You will feel more meaning in your life and begin to see love, career and family as part of your purpose — instead of part of your obligation. You will realize that with great love, also comes great pain, and you learn that it is worth it. On purpose. You are in your 30s.... Read More

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December 12, 2013

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Why I chose NEVER to have kids – Oprah Winfrey reveals

by Oge Okonkwo Sacrifices come in different forms and media mogul, Oprah Winfrey who undeniably has a super-successful career chose not to have children as a personal sacrifice. In a recent interview with the Hollywood Reporter an entertainment magazine, Winfrey revealed she never regretted her choice while opening up about her decision to forego having... Read More

October 11, 2013

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Terrible: This woman shot her sister in the head after Facebook argument (MUGSHOT)

Police in Kentucky say Arica Woodruff, (pictured above) was downgraded to stable condition Thursday after being shot in the forehead by her half-sister Wednesday afternoon. An argument on Facebook over who’s a worst mother motivated one sister to shoot the other in the head, according to authorities in Kentucky. Ankara Alvarado’s post bearing the... Read More

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May 11, 2013

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Opinion: The beauty of being lesbian parents

by Nadine C. Warner That’s the beauty of kids — they roll with the world as it is presented to them. As much as Lori and I try to create the best life for our children, we’re still learning how much of that life is completely out of our control. “We don’t have a dad,... Read More

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April 30, 2013

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20 signs your child may be gifted

by Circle of moms editors “Is my child gifted?” Parents often wonder at one point or another whether their child is gifted. Here we’ve rounded up some basics to help you identify signs of giftedness in your child. Keep reading: What Does “Gifted” Mean? The term “giftedness” is used by different schools, organizations, and cultures... Read More

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April 13, 2013

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9 creative ways to re-use baby-wipes containers

by Shari Wargo Stamps Whether you’re still changing diapers or you’ve finally told them “toodles,” chances are you’ve gone through plenty of wipes containers. Aside from refilling them or passing them along to another mom, what can you do with all the disposable packaging? A lot, as it turns out! Moms from the Circle of... Read More

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April 13, 2013

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What’s the best age to have a baby? (READ)

by Amy M. Armstrong Medicine tells us that a woman’s body is in its best physical condition for baby-making in her 20s, but does that have to mean, as Natalie W. points out, that the 20s are also the only universally socially approved time for reproducing? What’s the best age to have a baby? 16?... Read More

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March 13, 2013

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Failed parenting 101: Mothers turn in teen boys for stealing

by Maria Lloyd If you have unruly children, your best option is not to turn them over to police. You are to keep them busy. Have you ever heard the adage “Idle time is the Devil’s time“? Well, giving your kids too much free time will surely set them up for engagement in risky activities. Today I... Read More

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February 28, 2013

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What to REALLY expect when you’re expecting

by Rachel Hollis But now you’re a mom. It doesn’t matter if it’s Saturday or Christmas or your sister’s wedding, you’ve got to take care of baby first. Let’s go ahead and get the preliminaries out of the way. I love my kids. They are the greatest thing I’ve ever done with my life and... Read More

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January 12, 2013

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Shocking: Parents finally admit giving teething baby heroin 4 years after his death (PICTURED)

by Rachel Ogbu It happened four years ago in New Jersey but the parents of a baby boy who died of heroin intoxication only recently admitted they rubbed the drug on his gums because he was teething. People were shocked to hear that 11-month-old Baby JM’s exposure to the drug was not accidental. He died in... Read More

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December 9, 2012

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7 top things to agree on before going to the altar

by Dr. Michelle Do your family and friends support your future marriage? If not, how do you and your spouse plan on managing your relationships with the people who don’t agree with your union? There are many ways to make a marriage work and be successful. Each couple will have their own understanding and expectations.... Read More

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November 11, 2012

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Purposeful parenting: Stop yelling and start parenting

by Towanna B. Freeman Constant screaming and shouting at home makes a child feel that yelling is a normal and acceptable behaviour. Since childhood is a very impressionable phase, a child develops his behavior based on what he sees around. Yelling is quite a common thing for many parents who lose their patience too soon... Read More

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September 4, 2012

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Opinion: Why it’s important to let your child make mistakes

by Dr Peggy Drexler As parents, of course we want to protect our children — from danger, from upset, from things not turning out how they hoped. But we also need to realize that it’s not just okay, but essential, to let our children make mistakes. At the end of a long, fun day at... Read More

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August 1, 2012

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Sex vs. Character – What do we teach our girls?

By Lisa Belkin In parenting, as in life, it is possible to hold two opposite beliefs at the same time. We want them to be confident but humble, to aim high but not put their sense of self into external accolades, to take risks and stay safe. Experts wisely preach “consistency,” but how is that... Read More

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