Being a parent 12.8.2020 10:30 am

WATCH: Nigerian mom says husband abandoned her and two daughters because of blue eyes

A video of a blue-eyed Nigerian mom with blue eyes is trending on social media, but her reality is sad.

Risikat Moromoke Azeez was born with blue eyes and so were her two daughters. The story was made public when one of the older community girls wrote a story about the girls' beautiful eyes and shared it on social media.

Mum Jess B’s daughters see her as a cool mom, even when she’s raising them single handedly

Jess B tries to mirror unapologetic self-love for her two girls.

Being a parent ‘I’m so exhausted’: Parenting burnout is a reality for a lot of moms during lockdown

We have been in lockdown for over 3 months, and this has taken an emotional and mental toll on moms.

Being a parent Job opportunities for moms who want to work remotely

Here are some exciting roles for moms that are looking for opportunities.

Being a parent WATCH: Epic battle between mom, two-year-old, and eight-month-old triplets

Having one mobile baby under two is a handful, but having four of them is an extreme sport.

Being a parent A nurse who contracted Covid-19 during her pregnancy can’t recognise her baby

She went into cardiac arrest and spent four minutes with no oxygen flowing to her brain.

Being a parent WATCH: This mom life musical is every moms reality

If there is one thing moms need right now, it’s a theme song.

Being a parent A birthing complication leads to multiple amputations for a Gauteng mom

She is losing both her feet and hands, and has already lost an arm.

Being a parent For YFM DJ Petula El-Kindly, kindness is the most important lesson she teaches her daughter

Between holding down ‘The Morning Essentials’ on YFM and mothering, Petula slotted us in to answer some mom questions.

Being a parent ‘Glee’ star drowns saving her 4-year-old son from being pulled under water

Naya Rivera did what every mom would do in that situation.

Being a parent Mug Moments for moms : A practical strategy of mindfulness

We have all heard and or read articles in the last few years around the buzz word ‘mindful’.

Being a parent Serena Williams and Alexis are mommy and daughter goals with their matching outfits

Matching outfits are every girl mom’s dream.

Being a parent Author and athlete Letshego Zulu answers our mom questions

Find out how Letshego balances work and mom life.

Being a parent Mother of two is wasting away in hospital

This mom is currently in hospital, waiting to reach 45kg in order for the doctors to operate on her.

Being a parent Is breastfeeding recommended for moms that are very ill due to Covid-19?

Testing positive is one thing for breastfeeding moms, but falling extremely ill is another.

Being a parent What to do if you are a mom and test positive for Covid-19

As the cases rise daily, it is better for one to be knowledgable and safe.

Baby Frequently asked questions from new moms answered

A midwife answers 10 of the most asked questions.

Being a parent Here is why your back is painful, mom

New mom may experience a sore back, and might not know why.

Being a parent Living with an autistic teenager and raising him in a shack

GroundUp spoke to a mother of three who lives in an informal settlement raising a child with special needs.

Being a parent ‘Do it your way,’ advises TV presenter Thembisa Mdoda Nxumalo to other moms

Thembisa does not do well with mom haters.

Baby WATCH: The reality (and craziness) of life with a newborn

New moms and dads will totally relate to this.