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Woman ‘tried to stab boyfriend after he forgot to buy Valentine’s Day present’

It’s not unheard of for a woman to get touchy if her partner doesn’t bring home anything on Valentine’s Day. But instead of sending her boyfriend to the doghouse for a week after he forgot to get her a gift, … read more »

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Family wipe out while mother was breastfeeding and driving

Johannesburg – An entire family were killed on Thursday morning when the mother – apparently breastfeeding her 1-year-old daughter while driving the car – collided with a bus. A passenger in the bus lost both her legs when she was … read more »

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Jollof Rice with Fried Plantain and Roasted Chicken

Jollof Rice is very popular recipe in Africa, and especially Nigeria, where it is eaten with chicken and fried plantain. Another firm favorite of my Italian hubby, the main ingredients in Jollof Rice are rice, tomatoes, and oil. My recipe … read more »

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Why are today’s babies being born so BIG?

As soon as a baby is born, there are three crucial pieces of information that family and friends demand to know — the sex, name … and weight. Which is why, when baby Hayden Church arrived six weeks ago, his … read more »

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Organization Pushing for Local Adoptions in Ethiopia

It has repeatedly been said that one of the greatest problems that Ethiopia is facing as a nation is the Orphan Crisis. According to one statistics, of the estimated 143 million orphans worldwide 5.5 million live in Ethiopia. KIDMIA foundation … read more »

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Rare conjoined twins who share a single body born in China

A woman has given birth to a baby girl with two heads in the Chinese province of Sichuan. The conjoined twins, who share a single body, two arms and two legs, were born by Caesarean section last week, according to … read more »

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Cristiano Ronaldo ‘set to become father for second time’

Cristiano Ronaldo could be about to become a father for the second time amid rumours his stunning girlfriend is pregnant. The football star, 26, is said to be preparing a summer wedding after proposing to underwear model Irina Shayk on … read more »

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Mom breastfeeds puppy

A pregnant mother has started breastfeeding her Staffordshire bull terrier puppy. Kura Tumanako, of Hawke’s Bay in New Zealand, told tntmagazine.com that her baby daughter had stopped taking her milk as her nipples were too large for the baby. “I … read more »

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Dads: Tips on How You Can Help with Breastfeeding

Prior to giving birth to our second son, my husband and I had a serious conversation about him being the gatekeeper for visitors at the hospital. I was inspired by how my sister initiated breastfeeding right away after delivery, and … read more »

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The Stress of Parenting

Ever been in a situation like this? Your in-laws are planning a birthday dinner for 7:30 and you request an earlier mealtime because your toddler, who has just stopped napping, sometimes falls asleep in his mashed potatoes at 5:45. Someone … read more »

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What motherhood does to brain power

Once upon a time, moms were told — and they believed — having a baby meant losing brain cells in the delivery room. Well, cast aside conventional thinking that suggests “mommy brain” means mindless behavior. New scientific research says all … read more »

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The road to the worst credit score ever

Your credit score can range from 300 to 850 – the higher, the better. Most articles about credit scores focus on how you can improve your score to get approved for loans and get the best possible interest rates from … read more »

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