By Joan Thatiah Originally published on MumsVillage In traditional Kikuyu culture, when a child is born, a professional woman is enlisted to announce the birth. She does this by ululating loudly and joyfully so…
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Why too many photos could harm your child
Originally published on MumsVillage Many of us believe that being self-aware is a positive trait. Indeed, it is – for those with an adult brain. However, it is important to remember that developing the…
A new wife’s guide to a happy marriage
Written by Sonia Jones for MumsVillage LOVE THE ONE YOU ARE WITH It all starts with being content and happy with whom you married. I love my husband. Even though I know there is…
6 Blended family marriage tips
Written by Joan Thatia for MumsVillage From the moment you commit to a blended family, the odds are stacked against you. Statistics place the number of divorce cases amongst blended families as much higher…
4 Steps to your Christmas Beach Body
Written by Millicent Muigai for MumsVillage If you are preparing to go on holiday and you don’t have your beach body yet, this is definitely worth a look-see. The constant struggle to attain that…
Recipe: Healthy break-time snacks for your kids
Written by April Dodd for MumsVillage With schools going back in session this week, it’s time to think about what your child will be eating at break time. Resist the temptation to fall into…
12 secrets for dating a single mother
Written by Joan Thatiah for MumsVillage Motherhood changes a woman. These changes are more intense if a woman is a single parent. Dating her is a different ball game altogether. From my own dating…
Teach your child to bake in 5 simple steps
Written by April Dodd for MumsVillage Does having your kids work with you in the kitchen make you scared for their safety—or for that of your dinner? Here are 5 easy tips to help make…
Parenting: 10 First baby Vs. second baby differences
Written by Joan Thatiah for MumsVillage As first-time parents, we are often riddled with anxiety about getting everything right. The second time around you are much more at ease. Here are 7 ways your parenting…
Motherhood: Myths versus Reality
Written by Honest Mommy for MumsVillage I was incredibly naive about babies. I figured they ate and slept and pooped a lot. That was all there was to it. I was going to spend…