It is important to carry out a campaign against it to avoid more of it happening. It is imperative that we let people that might want to travel on this same road to be aware of the implications involved in these. The effects of broken homes are conspicuously staring at us everywhere we move to.

Many of us have always thought it is really no big deal, separating from your spouses with children already in the picture. But what we do not know is, it goes a long way in affecting us especially the children. Some of the effects of broken marriage in the society will be explained in the subsequent paragraph.

1. The Spouses Are Affected:

Irrespective of what led to the separation, the break will definitely affect both parties in different ways. While one party might find it easy to move on, the other party may be faced with difficulty of mingling and building trust again. They are judged and given all sorts of name by society who think they are not good enough to handle a home, especially the female folks.

2. Drains The Children Emotionally:

The children from broken marriages are usually faced with emotional drains. They think a lot. Especially when they see their peers with both parents and they have to struggle to visit both parents. It affects them to see their parents fighting each other and being unhappy. The parents for some period will not be able to give sufficient love to the children.

3. Robs Them Of Their Self Esteem:

Some of these children are being laughed at and bullied at school for not living with both parent. The children might feel they are not good enough because they do not have their parents together like their others.

4. Unyielding To Instrcution:

The children sometimes put on a garment of stubbornness and no longer listen to instructions from both parents. Especially when they live with their mothers, they unknowingly frustrate her effort with their disobedience.

5. Makes Them Independent:

Children from broken marriages usually gets stronger at an early stage. This is not because they are meant to but that they suddenly find themselves in that position. They mostly strive to do so well and earn themselves a good brand so they tend to become independent at such an early stage.

6. Affects Their Relationship Life:

For a child that did not grow up with parents that are in love, they find it difficult to love another soul genuinely. They mostly do not believe in love. They also tend to be vulnerable when they hear sweet words which can make them a prey for relationship predators.

7. Affects The Society:

Futhermore, a glance at the society shows that majority of children from separated homes live some kind of unapproved lifestyle. Although we have some very decent people that are products of divorce but most of them do not end up as expected.

It is imperative to know this things before settling down for marriage in the first place. To avoid anything leading you to signing that divorce paper.

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For the TTC’s (Trying to Conceive), below is a list of top fertility clinics in Nigeria that may be of help.

Fertility Clinics in Lagos

Nordica Fertility Centre

Located at 106/108 Norman Williams Street, South West Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria. Email:info@nordicalagos.com; yomiajayi@nordicalagos.com Website: http://www.nordicalagos.com/

Hope Valley Fertility Clinic

261 Etim Inyang Crescent, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria Telephone number: +23414618989 Or+08033069466 Email: thehopevalleyclinic@hyperia.com Website: http://www.thehopevalleyclinic.com.

The Bridge Clinic

Mailing address: info@thebridgeclinic.com Website: http://www.thebridgeclinic.com. 1397A Tiamiyu Savage Street Victoria Island Or 63 Oduduwa Crescent GRA Ikeja, Lagos.

Medical Art Center (MART, Lagos)

Located at 2nd Floor, Lofom House, 21 Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way, Ikeja, Lagos. Telephone: +0803 334 7231. Website: http://www.medicalartcenter.com

Omni Advanced Fertility Center

Situated at 18 Boyle Street, Onikan, Lagos. Telephone: +234 1-2630304; +234 1-2646304

George’s Memorial Medical Centre

6 Rasheed Alaba Williams Street Off Admiralty Way, Lekki Phase 1 Lagos. Telephone: 01 271 8727, 01 271 8728, 01 271 5320

Eko Hospital Fertility Centre

31, Mobolaji Bank – Anthony way, Ikeja Lagos.

Contact Number: 234-01-4978800-9, or 234-01-4960159

St. Ives IVF and Fertility Unit

6, Maitama Sule Street, Ikoyi, Or 12, Salvation Road, Opebi, Ikeja, Lagos.

Contact Number: 0810 168 8093, 0808 913 8631, 0704 595 8989: 0803 949 4531, 0708 872 7358. E-mail: info@stivesng.com, specialist@stivesng.com

Nisa Premier Hospital

Founded in 1996. Produced the first IVF baby in Nigeria. Their address is 15/21 Alex Ekwueme Way Jabi, Abuja. Website: www.nisa.com.ng Telephone: 0817 420 9999

True Care Fertility Clinic

 Located at 5, Eletu Ogabi Street, Off Adeola Odeku, Victoria Island, Lagos. Telephone Number: 0808 384 3211. Website: https://trucarefertilityclinic.wordpress.com

Rivers-Portharcourt Clinics

Prime Medical Consultants

Address: No. 4 Prime Close, Off Chief Nyenwenmo Avenue Rumuogba, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Contact Number: +234 84462808, 08033134822 Website: http: www.primemedicalonline.com Email: info@primemedicalonline.com

Gynescope Specialist Hospital

G U Ake Road, Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Contact lines: 0816 659 3030, 0812 268 9120.

The Bridge Clinic

41 Evo Road, Port Harcourt, Nigeria, Call:0703 499 7970 for inquiries.

Oyo-Ibadan Clinics

Vinebranch Fertility Center

First one of its’ kind in Ibadan and produced the first test tube baby in Ibadan. Located at 1, Olubadan Palace way Mokola Ibadan. Website: vbfertilitycenter.com

Delight Hospital & Fertility Centre

1 Emmanuel close, Elewura, Challenge, Ringroad, 234000, Abiodun Tomori Ave, Ibadan. Contact: 0805 514 0918.

Iye Hospital

No 22, Osibodu layout, Challenge, Ibadan. For enquiries, call 08136516936.

University College Hospital(UCH)

Elizabeth road Ibadan, Oyo. Contact number: 08077690946 or 07008244357

Abuja Fertility Clinics

King’s Care Hospital

Plot 2181, Ibrahim Babaginda Way, Wuse Zone 4, Abuja. Telephone: +234 9 5235504

National Hospital Abuja

Plot 132, Central Business District, (Phase II) Garki, Abuja Telephone: 08033495146

DIFF Hospital

No. 6 Udi Hills Close, Aso-Drive, Maitama, Abuja. Telephone: +234-09-2908426, +234-09-2905998, +234-09-2906387

Osun Clinic

Balm Of Gilead Specialist Clinic

Produced the first test tube baby in Osun state. Situated in Oke-Opo, GRA, Opposite NNPC Petrol Station, Off Ayeso Rd, Ilesha. Contact details: 08037151125, 08033567495. Website: http: www.balmajec.com

Abia Clinic

M & M Hospital

10 Ngozi Avenue / 127 Faulks Road, Aba. Contact number: +234-82-227-798; 08033240452. Website: www.mmfertilityhospital.com

Before taking the next step in your journey to become pregnant, it’s worth seeking out a good fertility clinic. However you can read up on testimonials from people who have visited either of these clinics. This should guide your search in deciding which to visit.

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1. Prepare for the Week: A lot of us think about the week and get depressed. It is a lot of work but “it is our work”. It is not impossible to arrive at work dressed like a clown because you hurriedly picked out your clothes or wore two different shoes on each foot. Doing something as basic as picking outfits can be tiring and time-consuming. You can make your week better by picking out your outfits for 5 days. This does not only help you stay fashionable through the week, it also helps you leave home early. You can also have a standard pair of black shoes in your office drawer so you don’t fall into the rush hour trap and wear slippers at work because you forgot your shoes at home. Take a few minutes on Saturday/Sunday to choose & iron your clothes and watch the week become an easy one.

2. Buy in Bulk: The thought of going to the market after facing the “normal” traffic jam from point A to B will not only rob you of the little energy you have, it will also leave you feeling miserable. You might use the excuse of power fluctuation as a reason to go to the market every day but that is not ideal. There are many food items that don’t require power to stay fresh. The availability of food items like yam, potatoes, rice, beans, cereals, beverage etc. will help you plan your meals properly while working up much-needed enthusiasm to cook healthy meals for your family. The beauty of buying in bulk is the fact that it takes little time and energy to go to the market once or twice a month. It also makes it possible to draw up a meal plan which can be followed through without doing so much. Work out time to buy all you can in one trip to the market and see the food time become fun time for you and the family.

3. Get a Help: No one gets a trophy for dying from stress. The idea of doing everything yourself is gone with the winds of time. The need to meet up with societal standards will only rob you of good health. Asking for help does not make you weak, it only makes you look wise. Get someone to help clean the house, do the laundry and also watch the kids. Don’t forget that these people need the money you pay while you get the rest and free time you deserve. Consequently, you would end up with more time and energy to spend with your hubby and children after work.

4. Install a Camera: As mothers, it is normal to feel guilty because we are far away from our little ones. Every mother wants to know what is happening with her children. The truth is you can’t always be with them but technology has made it possible for you to watch them all day. All you need to do is buy a camera, install and follow their activities on your phone wherever you are. This way, your mind will not play tricks on you because you are virtually with your little darlings. Stay at rest, install that camera today!

5. Leave Work Early (LWE): This sounds unrealistic but it is possible. Resuming early and closing late is not a sign of hard work, it is a sign of time management issues. Working smart can help you close early and get home in fairly good time. The key to this is getting to work early and working in a way that helps you meet all the company needs except on rare occasions when meetings can keep you back at the office. Once you have this figured out, you get the chance to work well and play hard every other day. Put your LWE plan in place today and watch your day go by in a productive breeze.

6. Invest in Wigs: One thing that can make the weekend super short is the regular visit to the salon. It is time-consuming yet unavoidable for every lady (excluding the lucky African queens who have decided to sport the low cut look) because no one wants to go to the office with horrible-looking hair. A bad hair day will not only give you an unprofessional look, it will also leave feeling sorry for yourself. Fortunately, wigs are trending. A wig is a hairpiece that can be worn and removed at will. It can save your life and also give you the look you need to stay beautiful. No matter your budget, you will always get a wig that will not leave your account smiling. Apart from the aesthetic-related comfort you get from rocking one, you can take off the wig and feel fresh air blow through your natural tresses (the Lagos heat has no chill!). Be a diva any day, get that wig today!

Well, there you have it; 6 simple tricks to make your week a refreshing one. Who says you can’t do so much in very little time? Step up your super mum game and watch the family blossom. Enjoy your week!

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