Family planning improves child survival and reduces maternal deaths. But the uptake of family planning in Africa is only 33%, nearly half the world average of 64%. The contraceptive prevalence rate in African countries is considerably low despite an increase in demand. Niger has one of the highest fertility ratesRead More →
All parents want their children to have healthy diets—and part of that is getting enough protein. With picky eaters, that can feel hard. But it doesn’t have to be hard. Here are some things about protein that you may not know—and some ideas to make mealtimes easier. When all yourRead More →
During middle childhood, youngsters need supervision. A responsible adult should be available to get them ready and off to school in the morning and watch over them after school until you return home from work. Even children approaching adolescence—the eleven- and twelve-year-olds—should not come home to an empty house inRead More →
Making your family better, stronger, more harmonious in 2019 may not require a complete overhaul, but rather a few strategic tweaks. Instead of making the same-old lofty NYE resolutions to hit the gym and eat healthier, here are five concrete and tangible parenting goals to set for the year ahead. Keep kids ridingRead More →
You did it! You have enough money to buy a new home for your little family. You are ready and enthusiastic but how will you choose the best one? Becoming landlords is a major step in a couple’s life so you should make no mistake when you decide this. HereRead More →
