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How to talk to kids about sex from birth to age 2
By Sonny Oboson, Tech Editor, Africa – The process of talking about sex should start before they’re verbal. That means incorporating the proper names for genitals into everyday activities like bath time, using stylized names at the beginning. Penis, vulva, vagina, clitoris, bum, and nipples are all terms that every toddler should know. They need…
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Learning to Question My “Hunger”
By Thuso Masikhwa for Heartmenders Magazine, Contributor, Africa – I recently discovered that when I am doing something I love and really enjoy, I don’t crave food as much or overeat. I love reading magazines. To me, magazines are like ten great books put together. I find them inspiring, informative and educational. The glimpses they…
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What money can’t fix, you can give to your children and others
By Ngozi Ezenwa, Heartmenders Magazine Contributor, Africa – Have you noticed how some little things in life matter most? Being disciplined, showing courtesy, being kind, showing respect, perseverance, humility, and being diligent may seem small, but they have a strong impact on human relationships and societal building. How are you prepared to apply, detect, and…
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Marriage Delayed, Not Denied: How to Use the Waiting Season to Build a Stronger, More Lasting Union
By Rose Ebere, Family Affair Editor, Africa – Having a relationship is one of the most powerful and common things in the world. That’s why all living things form pairs. This includes birds in the sky, mandrills in the forest, fish in the sea, and even microorganisms. No human is an island. Without diverse relationships,…
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Bedwetting at Any Age: Understanding the Causes, Finding Solutions, and Restoring Confidence
By Rose Ebere – Family Affair Editor, Africa – As children learn to control their bladders, they may wet the bed as they grow. From ages 0 to 6, it may occur frequently, whereas a child over 12 can also wet their bed. Even adults can also wet their beds. Bedwetting may not be a…
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Before You File for Divorce, Try These Life-Changing Steps First
By Rose Ebere | Family Affair Editor, Africa – What is divorce? Simply defined, divorce can be said to mean the official termination of a marriage. Since marriage is an official union, it must be terminated officially as well. Therefore, divorce can be seen as the legal dissolution of a marriage by a court or…
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Women’s Place in Today’s Society: Have We Lost Something Important?
By Thuso Masikhwa | Contributor, Africa SOUTH AFRICA (Heartmenders Magazine) – Why is it so difficult for women these days to admit that a woman’s place is in the home? That we cannot possibly have it all, for that would indeed be like having our cake and eating it. I am convinced that every child…
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Hungry for Love: The Emotional Void Success and Money Can’t Fill
By Thuso Masikhwa | Contributor, Africa – SOUTH AFRICA (Heartmenders Magazine) – From the minute we are born to the minute we die, human beings have an innate hunger to be touched, kissed, hugged, accepted, smiled at, and loved.In Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, the need for love comes just above the need for physiological comfort…
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When Love Becomes a Luxury: The Hidden Dangers of Building Relationships on Money and Material Things
By Rose Ebere | Family Affair Editor – Has a “trusted” friend deserted you? You shared vital parts of your life with them. You took risks and helped them in their time of need. How did you feel? Heartbroken? If a friend who abandoned you in sorrow hurt you, how would it feel if your…
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Cut Your Grocery Bills Fast: How Bulk Buying & Home-Cooked Meals Can Save You Thousands
BY MONICA MADU | Hospitality Editor – Resources are scarce, which is why many people enjoy saving a few dollars. Households have different avenues to cut their budgets or save money. One of the special places where one can save money is in kitchen expenses, food items, and toiletries. Two traditions that can help one…
