Serah Nderi

It is recommended to follow up on your child's birth certificate to enable him or her to have a smooth sailing where this document is required. One can do so at eCitizen Portal, at Huduma Centre or at the District Birth and Death Registries.

Jackson Biko shares his anecdote's on a dad's labour room experience while another dad informs other dads what their partners do on maternal leave.

Whether you are registering for the first time or adding your dependents, NHIF is a great insurance cover to have as it is widely accepted in the country and you can add additional dependents at no extra costs.

Kenyans are required to have renewed their passports by  31st August 2019 as the old passport will cease to be a travel document by then.

What makes a movie so great and entertaining? I think, in large part it's because we see a part of us in the movie.

Apart from young adult novels like the legendary Sweet Valley High, set books that have been done in the years past are a great resource for your grammar and Sarufi, Composition and Insha and Literature and Fasihi. Novels that can prepare your child for high school and are also quite enjoyable are :

With the holidays here, you want to make sure that the children are proactive, having fun, learning new things and exploring sports when not doing their homework. Enter camps. Camps are a great way to keep them busy and entertained, working on their talents or learning new hobbies, socialising and keeping them out of trouble.

This week we're celebrating Women's month shining the light on various companies that have set up lactation booths and facilities for mums, women making bold moves and trailblazers in the country.

It’s mobile week with Jumia! Have you been having phone problems and constantly having to reset, restart and reboot your...

Bug bites pack a lot of uneasiness and pain for a small injury. Some bugs may be seasonal and its...

Representation matters. And that's why Sandra Muchekeza and her sister Dorothy Ghettuba Pala founded Asili Kids which publishes books that tell off black perspectives and stories.

Have you ever experienced the famous 'adulting'? Interesting experience isn't it. Serah shares the lessons she learnt on her own after moving out.

A few weeks ago we had another WhatsApp Flash Chat courtesy of MYDAWA.  Our resident Expert, Esther Kimani answered all the questions on Family Planning and Sexual Reproductive Health which have compiled below. Esther is a certified Doula, nutritionist, lactation specialist and infant massage instructor who has answered concerns from mums in the Village before. Finally, MYDAWA is an online pharmacy that makes it possible for us to provide the resources to Mums.

Playdates offer a great opportunity for kids to have some fun and learn some social skills and  the parents to interact with each other as well. Whether you are a stay at home mum, working mum or a pre-school coordinator, there are some things you ought to do or not do when hosting a playdate.

This week we highlight the stories around investing in one self, finding a great life partner, education and financial stability. 

We had our first Financial WhatsApp Flash chat on Investments and Borrowing and we gained a lot of insights from...

It's probably the most amazing journey of my life. I have learned so much from being a mother and continue to learn everyday. Motherhood has brought out a lot of good things in me. I have learned how strong, patient  and learned  how committed I can be.

This Valentines, go out of your way to make someone happy, make them smile  and extend love and happiness to the less fortunate in the society. Instead of focusing on what you'd like to receive this week, focus on being empathetic to the less fortunate by giving gifts and participating in charity , cleaning the environment, or taking care of our wildlife.

Two weeks ago we had a WhatsApp flash chat sponsored by MYDAWA in which we invited our in house expert...

February is here and so is Valentines! This is  a season to celebrate what love has to offer as well us enjoy our beautiful country. If you really want to make  this day a Valentine to remember;leave the city and visit the dreamy cottages, coastal towns, and rural retreats that we have put together.

Among many  things that are changing and trending last week, you might have to increase your house manager's salary. Take time to leave a comment below telling us your thoughts and concerns, and why you are for or against this directive.   

Anki Overdrive is an intelligent  battle racing system  which uses artificial intelligence in building and playing. If you set the...

Using body butter is a great way to nourish your skin from the inside out while soothing and moisturising it....

Using their Lego supplies, children can build their favourite cartoon characters, create and solve puzzles, create picture frames and build castles. Plus, it's a simple and interactive way for children to learn design

Parents and teachers are a team and both parties see sides of the students  that neither party sees at home or school. It is thus important to make sure both parties get the most out of the parent teacher meeting so that to better serve and help the kids. Here are different approaches that you can apply as a parent or even as a teacher to make the most out of the meeting.

When choosing Pregnancy and Baby apps, it's best to choose apps that give you immense value. For example when it comes to baby apps, educational apps and entertainment apps are more suitable as babies from age 0 to 5 are exploring, discovering, asking questions, looking for answers, and also experimenting.

As we make 2019 our best year ever, it might do us good to reflect and collect the lessons learned from 2019, the festive season and make better decisions in our lives this year.

This week we are all  about family. It's really important to create family routines that encourage bonding among family members while allowing individuals to thrive and express themselves. Routines like sharing a meal once a week, playing a board game once a week or having a themed day really increases bonding in families.

With a newborn in a family, date night can be so hard. The month of love, February  is almost here and Valentines is fast approaching. Lull the baby to sleep and prepare for a night with any of these date ideas.

Period pains (cramps) arise from the contraction of the muscular walls of the uterus which is severe 2 days before the actual periods,on the onset of the periods,  and 2 days into the period.These 10 ways can help you relieve period pain and might work for PMS too.

Bags are an essential item during this period and the quality and type of school bag you choose determines the comfortability and  quality time your children will enjoy. Great bags with different partitioning, pockets, strong shoulder straps and strap connectors add to a great carrying experience to the school life of a student.

Creating some time to be alone is necessary in our daily routines and as a mum you seldom have that. These tips will make sure that you are never lost when that golden time presents itself.

Three weeks ago, we had the opportunity of having an educative, interactive and a quite engaging WhatsApp flash chat sponsored by MYDAWA and it was full to capacity. Our in house expert, Esther Kimani answered a lot of questions on Pregnancy and Baby raised by mothers in the group as indicated in this brief summary.

Having it easy while flying  solo with kids requires a lot of planning, researching and crossing the fingers that they'll put up their best behaviour on that day. Well behaved children make everyone use  less time handling luggages, getting through the gate and in case you need to connect flights.What you need:

Planning celebrations and festivities can be a headache especially when you don't know whom to call in terms of suppliers. These bakeries are ready to make your event a success with their delicious treats that will wow your guests away.

If you're looking for malls where you can find great entertainment for children in terms of playing, socialising and enjoying the outdoors; we have rounded up malls that are very child friendly and have entertainment centres for your little ones.

You are bound to meet a lot of people during the holiday season. Worry not! It will only last a short while.

Looking for a support group to help navigate parenting, relationships and career? There are quite abit of Facebook groups to choose from.

As a mum, you need stores you can count on to meet all your party supply needs. There’s going to...

Who knew buying your baby's first shoes is an art? Here are some places in Nairobi that you can start from.

Another week, another set of stories we love from the village as we celebrate dads and kids worldwide

Stories we love this week, from yummiest githeri, wearing red lipstick, hilarious baby vines and relationship advice from Kris Gage.

Happy Diwali Villagers. This week saw history made in the election to Congress of Ilhan Omar, Tiwa Savage winning an EMA and loving discounts!

Stories we loved from our Villagers and Mum-preneurs who are making us all strive for success explained in this week's roundup article - Enjoy!

Babies are awesome, explore motherhood with story time with Janet Mbugua and The Creative McClure twins plus illustrations on Working Blues.

Sophy Osano, a CPA graduate reaping big from Mitumba Business and The World Chess Title goes to Ugandan Gloria Nansubuga are just a but a few of the stories we love this week.

Stories from the Village that rocked our world this week!

Your body will change after giving birth, there is no question about it. When it comes to a Caesarean birth,...

This week on social media we discover some amazing things that are happening within the Kenya and the globe, about...

Giving birth causes a lot of physical changes to a woman's body. Whereas every birth has its own recovery, this is what happens after a vaginal birth.

Basic first aid knowledge is necessary for everyone, not only parents. Parents however have to learn  a their young ones...

Today, at Mumsvillage, we present you with a roundup of all that has been happening in Social Media, the commendable,...

To the mom who is holding her rainbow baby for the first time; there's a rainbow after the storm. Navigate this journey feeling guilt free and seek help when you need to.