Acceptance is key to feeling part of a society. It is also important in the relationship between a parent and …
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Periods: What they are and are not
WHY DO PERIODS HAPPEN?
Every month, women of child-bearing age release an egg from their ovaries (where eggs are produced) …
Life Hacks for a Clean Home
Maintaining a clean and organised home can be time-consuming for some. Between day to day responsibilities, work, school or looking …
Growing Up Too Fast: Consequences of Child Marriage
In Sub-Saharan Africa, child marriage affects a staggering 40% of girls. Child marriage is the formal (or informal) marriage or …
Household Chores are Just as Important as Paid Work
Liberian activist Leymah Gbowee won a Nobel Peace Prize in 2011 for helping to end Liberia’s civil war. However, when …
We Need to Talk about Sex!
Sex is a part of many people’s day to day lives. It is a perfectly normal, exciting and fun thing …
How to Cope with the Loss of a Loved One
Dealing with the death of someone close to you is no easy task. There is no definitive list of things …
How can parental leave help new families?
Parental leave is an employee benefit which allows mothers and fathers to take time off work when they have a …
Why is breastfeeding important?
Breastfeeding (also called nursing) is the normal way in which mothers provide their babies with the nutrients they need to …
How can we give children the best start in life?
Education is the key to success, both for individuals and for societies. Excitingly, countries across Africa are increasingly realizing this. …