Serah Nderi

Sometimes you have to be very assertive and create boundaries that no matter what they can’t penetrate. Your safety should always be a priority.

Trauma bonding refers to the attachment bond that’s created through repeated abusive or traumatic childhood experiences with the caregiver, whereby this relationship pattern becomes internalized as a learned pattern of behavior for attachment.

When someone is physically hooked in to their abusive partner,they will feel that their well-being is connected to the connection. This dependency could heavily influence their decision to remain in an abusive relationship.

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.

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

In most families, breakfast is the meal that introduces us to each other, each day. Somehow, we wake up and...

Over the years, we have written a lot on birth and recovery stories to help mums in their postpartum journey. Here are the stories you might have missed.

November is here and so are the kids! If you're not planning a holiday with your family enroll your little ones to holiday camps to keep them busy, engaged and socialized.

There are numerous bottles from numerous varieties of brands. When choosing baby bottles, choose shatter-resistant bottles that slant towards the nipple.

Your first time in an accident is nerve wrecking. We hope you don’t get into one but if you do, try and remember these tips, and call your insurance provider.

There are always red flags. Almost every time. Things feel wrong and even though you can not trace where exactly,...

One of the things that stood out at the 1st 2019 National Gender Based Violence Conference in Kenya was the...

Long life, better health and work-life balance. It’s what everyone is looking for and rightly so. The key to living...

Physical abuse doesn't happen overnight, it starts simple, the best thing is to be firm about the discussion

Yes emotional abuse counts as violence, because it violates your whole being and interferes with the mind.

Luckily for us, our body changes many times in life and we get to discover and fall in love with it every single time.

Learn what it will take to have a healthy sex life in your relationship, then do what you can to have it. It will take time, effort and hard work but it will be worth it.

These breastfeeding positions allow you to breastfeed comfortably, are excellent for newborns and pain free for mums who have gone...

If you're looking to get-away from Nairobi with your family, Nanyuki has great options. Here are 3 hotels with child-friendly pools or heated pools.

When choosing toys, consider the age and the safety of the child. If your child is 7 to 12 months old, chances are you’ve started weaning and he’s starting to have a sense of independence.

Here is a list of art schools in Nairobi where you can enrol your child in either music, dancing, drawing among others.

With a few twists and innovations, these breakfast ideas can bring even the fussiest little eater on the table.

Every time someone buys the limited edition of blue band, they contribute to putting breakfast on a needy child’s plate.

Most mums in our communities are concerned with their baby’s sleeping patterns and their own sleeping patterns as well. Understanding...

You are expecting your first baby.  What do you buy? What do you skip? These are some of the questions...

Remember when you were moving out of your parent’s house or a shared residence with nothing but a mattress, blanket,...

What if your car broke down today? Or a family member fell ill and suddenly hospital bills are unbearable? Would...

The July – August holiday is here and the best way to keep the kids entertained, active and social apart...

As a new mum, dad, or parent you may have many questions regarding your journey and what you need to make it easier for you and your baby. With a new baby comes birth certificates, vaccination schedules and visits to the hospital and new travel plans if you constantly travel with your child.

Your talent could change a person's thinking or mindset and inspire them to think broader and want better for themselves. Your presence alone can make someone else feel thought of, loved and reassured. 

Camping is a great way to enjoy family time and requires a lot of time before setting out. If possible, prepare a checking list of the least important items to the most important items.

If you know your child might fall sick, will attend university or participate in a student exchange program, why not prepare before? Some of these situations, such as education and medical insurance are inevitable.

Giving your child up for adoption is not an easy task. It’s emotional and you may require help from an adoption specialist or a therapist. The decision ultimately lies with you as you figure out what’s best for your baby.

Let’s debunk the myths and misconceptions surrounding vaccines in this article. Apart from having a vaccination schedule and knowing the...

Last week, we had a WhatsApp flash chat in which Jane answered various questions on sexual health and consent. Jane...

Last week, we had a WhatsApp flash chat in which Jane answered various questions on sexual health and consent. Jane...

Last week, we had a WhatsApp flash chat in which Jane answered various questions on sexual health and consent. Jane...

A marriage certificate or dowry does not give a man full control over her body. There has to be mutual understanding, respect of each other’s needs and compromise between the two parties involved. 

According to the World Health Organization, Immunization is the process by which a person is made resistant to an infectious...

People with good credit have it for a reason - they pay their bills on time. Here is what mums with good credit do.

The topic on adoption has been on the rise in Kenya, with many people inquiring on how to go about...

If you want to give back to your community, the society and the world; volunteering is a great way to...

Every woman has a different childbirth experience. One experience may not necessarily mirror what childbirth entails or how long the...

This is an area where most new mums don’t know what to do and how to navigate caring, cleaning and...

Do not let him build castles in the air if there is no attraction for you. If he is a friend, he knows you, so he will be able to know what you mean. But be honest, and keep that friendship.

Your home should be a pleasing place for both your nuclear families, but nothing major should be approved without the two of you being in agreement.

Evaluate your relationship, and get to know what is happening with him. If it does not get better no matter what you do, and you are not married, you are free to leave and build yourself.

A week ago, we had a counseling psychologist speak to our Villagers about conflicts in relationships. The psychologist,  Sharon Wakaba...

The cycle needs to end for the growth of both of you, not even about the children. Help him get that drive from himself because if he doesn't, he won't see the need to change.

Talk with him and let him know what you thought, and get to find out what he thought. Discuss what needs to happen now, and this could be a learning experience or a cause of huge conflict. Talk with him to guide it not get out of hand.

While personal loans enable to you to enjoy experiences, remember that they can get you into debt, you can rebuild your credit with these tips

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), a routine or liberal episiotomy is not recommended for women undergoing spontaneous vaginal birth and the role of episiotomy in obstetric emergencies remains to be established.

This video is helpful for mums who are breastfeeding, expressing milk and mums looking to go back to work.

This video is helpful for mums who are breastfeeding, expressing milk and mums looking to go back to work.

This video is helpful for mums who are breastfeeding, expressing milk and mums looking to go back to work.

This video is helpful for mums who have never used the Avent breast pump, mums who have forgotten or mums having trouble interpreting the Avent manual breast pump.

This video is helpful for new mums, mums who have little to no knowledge of breast pumps.

In this video, Lactation specialist Esther Kimani and Villagepreneur Sharon Senin unbox the Lansinoh Manual Breast pump. You will learn...

This video is helpful for mums who have never assembled the Medela breast pump, mums who have forgotten or mums having trouble interpreting the Medela manual breast pump.

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.

It’s as dynamic as it’s people and through the ages, dynamic methods have been used to keep it healthy, moisturized, supple while protecting it from the African sun.

Whether you are throwing a baby shower for yourself, your friends or as a surprise gift for your loved one; there’s a need to make it stylish, memorable and a day of fun and happiness.

If you are pregnant, you might have already started shopping for your little one, or doing some research between all the choices that are in the market and what your baby really needs

Communicate and let your husband know what is going on, give specific examples and because of the pregnancy, your peace and sanity are important for the health of your baby. If he understands and he’s willing to do that then its good to find a place that you are comfortable.

Heartburn is a burning sensation as a result of acid reflux and acid indigestion which normally occurs when the gastric...

Both MUST be willing to work on the marriage. The cheater and the innocent one. Understand it’s not easy to restore the broken trust but it’s very doable.

Young children may not know they’re being abused or are going through a stressful time. They mostly ‘act it’ Here are the different ways in which children try to cope with the abuse.

May being the month to celebrate mothers and appreciate them, MumsVillage reached out to mums in our community, to share...

Make it a rule to frown upon your children talking disrespectfully about your Ex even though it may be music to your ears.

They will strip away anything that makes you a better person including your job or church activities. They may even be the ones choosing for you who you visit or where you go and with who. This makes it possible for them to continue mistreating, humiliating and bullying you.

Finding out that you are expectant is the best feeling ever, especially for new mums. You will find yourself googling all the things that might happen, what to expect, what to look out for and anything else that comes into your mind.

It's therefore important to know the types of vaccines, the schedules and where to take your children for vaccination in Nairobi.In case you are looking for vaccination places in Nairobi, here are some ;

Every adult should take charge of their health, be informed on the different diseases, health options and seek treatment and prevention method

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 :

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...

Fluffy buttah is a local product made of raw natural ingredients shea butter, raw cocoa butter, virgin coconut oil, sweet almond oil and fragrance oil. This product comes in three flavours lemon, orange and berry and each buttah smells likes it's flavour.

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.

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.

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.

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.