photo credit: Instagram @nickiminaj Nicki Minaj took her son to the Chicago Aquarium yesterday (23rd April, 2024) and we can’t get enough of all this cuteness. Nicki Minaj is in full mom mode as she takes her son to the aquarium. The superstar rapper who is currently on her Pink Friday 2 World Tour took a day off from killing it on stage to have some family fun time with her son and husband. Minaj shared videos of her happy family time yesterday on her Instagram account. In the videos, Papa Bear, as Nicki affectionately calls him, can be seen enjoying his day out at the Chicago Aquarium. Dres ..read more

It’s back to school, but is it tutor time for your child? For many students, going back to school means worries about grades, achievements and the struggle to keep up with the rest of the class. Fears of being left behind in class is a big issue for many children, and unfortunately, it is a reality for far too many. If going into the new school year, you know that these might be your and your child’s concerns, you should consider getting them a tutor. Being left behind in class doesn’t have to be the reality for your child this academic year. If you recognise early that it might be time to ge ..read more

Photo: pexels.com Back-to-school stress is a real concern for parents. This stressful and frenzied time affects children and parents alike. As parents, you set the tone for how your children will respond and adjust to various situations and challenges in their lives. If you are calm and in control, your children will feel reassured and safe. If you’re overwhelmed and frantic, your children will be stressed and anxious. Surviving back-to-school is good for you and your children’s wellbeing and that’s why we’ve prepared this quick guide for a stress-free beginning of the school year. 1. Bring Ba ..read more

pexels.com Parents have been sharing pictures and updates of their children for a long time. However, since the creation of social media, this parental activity has become something entirely different: sharenting. What is sharenting, and should you stop doing it? In this article, we look at the meaning of sharenting and the main concerns around the practice to help you decide. What is Sharenting? Sharenting is the practice of parents sharing pictures, videos, updates and digital representations of their children online and on social media. Sharenting has become popular with the rise of social ..read more

Being financially literate and knowing how to manage is important. However, you don’t have to be a financial expert to know how to raise money-smart kids. This video article gives you 6 practical tips on how to raise money-smart kids that you can start right now. What is Financial Literacy? Financial literacy is a set of financial skills that helps you understand and manage your money effectively and includes personal financial management skills, budgeting and investing. Why is Important to Raise Money-Smart Kids? If you want your kids to become financially responsible adults, break the cycle ..read more

Photo credit: Pexels.comWhat is a Doula? A doula is a trained and certified professional that supports a pregnant person during pregnancy, childbirth and the postnatal period. A doula is not a medical professional and does not deliver babies. Rather, she provides emotional, social and physical support to the labouring person. Doulas often work alongside midwives to provide support at a hospital, birthing centre or during a home delivery. They can play the role of advocating on their client’s behalf to ensure a safe and dignified delivery that is in the best interest of the birthing person and ..read more

Instagram: @serenawilliams Serena Williams is pregnant and has the glow to match! Serena is pregnant again! The tennis G.O.A.T revealed her baby bump at yesterday’s MET Gala which was held in New York. Posing with her husband, former Reddit co-founder, Alexis Ohanian, pregnant Serena Williams showed off her bump in a Gucci gown on the MET Gala 2023 red carpet. The power couple, who welcomed their first child, Alexis Olympia Ohanian, in September 2016, got married in November 2016. Both parents seemed to be beaming in photos of the evening. Serena announced on her Instagram, “Was so excited whe ..read more

Photo Credit: Pexels.com When is Father’s Day 2023? Father’s Day 2023 is 18th June, 2023. The day which started in the United States has continued to grow globally and in popularity each year. Many countries in the world celebrate Father’s Day with dads being recognised and celebrated by their children and spouses. History of Father’s Day Father’s Day was first celebrated in Washington State, USA in 1910. It was set up to complement Mother’s Day which was already a commercial holiday by 1908. However, it wasn’t until 1972 that Father’s Day became a national holiday in the United States. When i ..read more

Photo: Pexels.com I remember when one of my friends became a new mom, she said that all the gifts she received were for the baby. Although she was touched by the consideration of family and friends for the baby gifts, she couldn’t help but feel invisible. Buying gifts for a new mom can help her to feel like herself again. I’ve thought about this ever since and have always considered the new mom when visiting her after the birth of her newborn.   Many new moms are completely focused on their baby and their new role as carer and protector of that child. Often, new moms are riddled with fea ..read more

https://www.pexels.com/@joslyn-pickens-2185980/ For most adults, trying to get good with money is constant work and a struggle. We know the value of it and how having a lot of it or too little of it can impact our lives. For many of us, particularly, in the Black and Caribbean community, having access to money, or at least, the life-changing kind of money was not a characteristic of our lives growing up. We watched our parents struggle with earning money while desperately trying to make every dollar stretch. Some of it came down to their social economic status, lack of education and limited ..read more