Maternal health care should be of primary concern to anyone looking to have a child. It is meant to monitor the health of the mother and the baby to ensure they are safe. It helps medical personnel track and flag any issues that may put the mother or baby at risk. The expenses incurred during […]
I felt like I was ready. We had been dating for a couple of months. It had been going well. We really enjoyed each other’s company. As you know dating in these Nairobi streets is hard. When you meet a guy who finally is not as trash as most of the other guys, it is […]
Thinking about getting a new dog, and deciding that now is the right time for a big transition in your family’s life? Upfront, you need to know that things will not be as easy as choosing one adorable puppy and assuming that life will be all sunshine and daisies. That said, what are some of […]
Getting married is a dream for many and when the proposal comes, the next step is planning for the wedding. There is a lot to think about from how to finance the wedding, and the wedding preparations. So what do you need to do when? Most Kenyans get engaged and get married within one year. […]
Recently the Ministry of Health held a forum to discuss The Formative Research to Inform Adolescent Programming in Kenya report compiled by The World Food Program (WFP). The report focuses on issues surrounding adolescent nutrition in Kenya. It is in line with the Sustainable Development Goal 2 which advocates for Zero Hunger. Addressing teen nutrition […]
If you have an African parent then you know how they don’t mess around. Here are so many memes and videos about African parents that can keep you amused for days. Like this one A while back @curateAfrica – Tehn Diamond took us back to when we were young and how our parents would discipline us for […]
Losing a job is never easy, however when one partner loses a job while the other remains employed, different dynamics come into play that needs to be handled carefully, with teamwork and communication taking a central role to manage finances. According to a study on the health effects of jobs loss, losing a job increased […]
Bringing a child into the world is a beautiful thing, it as a gift, however, it is a gift that can carry a lot of financial anxiety if you are not well prepared beforehand. Social media and street corners are rife with stories of parents who’ve struggled with diaper and baby formula expenses that rival […]
Growing up, making and maintaining friendships was so easy. You could simply make a friend by just smiling at the child sitting next to you and by the end of the day you were best friends. Then because you school together or live in the same neighbourhood, maintaining the relationship was child’s play, no pun […]
So you have done the hard work of sustaining a relationship and you are even past the proposal stage. The only thing left to do is plan a wedding. Shouldn’t be too hard right? Sadly, weddings are not just about the glitz and the glam. The wedding day is, but the work that goes into […]
It is often said, it takes a village to raise a child. Everyone needs help in that department. So either as a working or stay at home parent, recruiting a good nanny to help with your bundles of joy is crucial. Getting the right nanny is not easy, as you may have different expectations, just […]
As a parent, all you want for your children is a healthy and happy childhood. You want them to grow both emotionally, socially and academically. However, no matter what you do, your child is bound to struggle in one or all of these aspects. It is part of life. When it comes to academic success, […]
Cate is not happy in her marriage and one night she has a random fling with a stranger. Things get complicated when she finds out she is pregnant. 7 years later runs into the man she cheated on Richard with – his potential business partner. Read Part One here. Part Two can be found here. […]
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Cate realizes she is not happy in her marriage causing her to cheat on her husband Richard. She decides to keep her infidelity a secret. Things get complicated when she finds out she is pregnant and later runs into the man she cheated on Richard with. Read Part One here. Who was the first person […]
The thing about the past is, it does not always stay there. Things have a way of showing their ugly face no matter how much you may want to move on. ‘Honey, are you okay,’ my husband asks me,’ you look like you have seen a ghost.’ ‘Oh… I’m good, ‘I answer back almost in a […]