Wellness | Mumken

The general wellbeing of our little ones as well as us as mothers, parents and individuals is paramount to a thriving family environment. There are so many elements to consider when it comes to parenting, different stages of little ones' developmental phases and behaviours.

We can only do our best and try and make sense of it all whilst we make sure to remember to trust ourselves and our intuition that can at times be buried deep down.

The below posts are from qualified experts covering some of the topics when it comes to general wellbeing.

If you still have general wellness questions, please check in with your GP or see an accredited professional that can help.

The Empowering Internet Safety Guide for Women

A guide to empower women to protect and defend themselves online and in person

Social Media Addiction - the signs

Addiction to social media is on the rise. According to the Pew Research Center, 35 percent of teenagers now describe their use of social...

Meal prep time savers

You know that feeling when you have a project hanging over your head and you just can’t get it started… But once you get it going, you...

International Domestic Violence Resource Guide (2023)

Domestic violence is a plight that affects millions of people around the world, with devastating consequences for victims and their...

Screen Time Guide for Parents

Screens are everywhere in the modern world. But spending too much time looking at screens can be harmful to your children’s eyes, bodies...

Emotion Naming Games for Children

As a psychologist one of the most common things I am asked about is about how to help kids manage their feelings. Emotional intelligence...

How to be a Great Dad – Critical Actions Fathers Can Take to Help Their Kids’ Development

While the new generation of fathers in the U.S. are expected to be much more involved in their children’s lives than their own fathers...

The Power of the Tribe: Why Men Need to Appreciate Women’s Relationships

OK guys, think about that special woman in your life – she could be your partner, girlfriend, mom, aunt, daughter, or your bestie. How...

Why We Need To Talk About Dad’s Mental Health

Dads, becoming a parent can be exciting but also terrifying and stressful. You may feel as if your world is upside down as you bring your...

Six States of Alertness for Newborns

Babies have their own special language and it is our job to learn that language. By observing your baby you can begin to understand her...

Conscious and Controlled Breathing

“Feelings come and go like clouds in a windy sky. Conscious breathing is my anchor.” – Thich Nhat Hanh, Buddhist monk, teacher and...

What are the best toys to support your child’s development?

Play is an integral part of child development. As adults we see sometimes see fun as something that is a bit unstructured and lacking in...

Raising Emotionally Intelligent Children

Being able to communicate and relate to others is called Emotional Intelligence (EI) and it is a critical set of skills that help us get...

Proprioception – A Tantrum or Sensory Meltdown?

At some point in their early life your child will have a tantrum. And even if they aren’t there yet, I am sure you have seen friend’s...

Your Baby at Birth: 10 features that are normal

As a doula for years I've seen lots of variations around birth and babies. I will never forget one dad's face when he saw the coned shape...

Finding peace by becoming grateful

Do you ever find yourself stopping for a moment in time, to appreciate what’s happening in your life and how it makes you feel? One day l...

The Newborn Parent

Becoming a parent for the first time means we enter a phase of life we have never been in before – all new and relatively unknown. New...

Observing your Baby

Babies don’t come with a manual – they are the manual! Observing your baby and trying to understand what is going on for them is a ‘way...

Birth Experiences Matter

“My birth experience was the polar opposite of what I hoped and planned for. I felt completely out of control and robbed of the loving,...

Formula for a Happy Family

What makes for a happy family? Is there a formula we can apply to help us create happiness with our brood? Dr Martien Snellen thinks so…...

Maternal Sensitivity and Preoccupation: Why we need to protect the mother-infant relationship

When all is going well enough, a few things naturally happen towards the end of your pregnancy. One is that you become more preoccupied...

The ‘Good Enough’ Parent

“The good-enough mother is one who makes active adaptation to the infant’s needs, an active adaptation that gradually lessens, according...

Fathers – the challenge of being a new Dad

New and expectant Dads are increasingly getting our attention – and with good reason. Traditionally, mental health concerns have focused...

Pregnancy to parenthood

Moving towards parenthood for the first time is filled with mixed feelings and experiences. There are so many unknowns: some exciting...

Rekindling your relationship

Let’s face it, when adding a new member into the family, the couple relationship takes a hit. No matter how strong or close your...

Struggling.

Struggling through the daily grind can be so tough some days. Others we are bursting through our skin with boundless energy. We are all...

How laughter enables survival

When was the last time you laughed? I try to make sure that not a day goes by without laughter in my life. I love that feeling of sore...

There is no such thing as perfect parenting!

Yet we hold ourselves to these standards and agonize over the little mistakes we make. Thinking that we have 'traumatized' our kids...

Big misconception bust alert!

Your child relying on you in their early years will actually allow them to be independent and trust themselves later on despite popular...

Can we just let babies be babies?

I promise you, the world will place plenty of expectations on them as they grow; we don’t need to start with them at birth and stress...

The Parent Child Relationship

The Parent Child Relationship is the most important thing you can focus on for your child's development. We cannot grow and thrive if we...

Connection: The Cure for Most Behavioural Problems (That We're Still Afraid to Use)

We live in a world of quick fixes; almost everything we desire is at our fingertips. When one wants an item, it can be delivered to their...

"But I Turned Out Okay" and Other Lies We Tell Ourselves to Defend Generational Fear

In all of my years in the field of birth to five mental health, I can confidently say that "but I turned out okay" is the most popular...

Let’s talk about sex baby!

This post originally appeared on physiolaura.com and it has been published here with permission. Does the thought of sex after birth make...

What can I eat to increase milk supply

If you’ve been asking yourself “what can I eat to increase milk supply?” you’ve come to the right place! In this blog I am going to share...

What's Up With My Lady Bits?

Sadly pregnancy ain't all bout 'that glow'.... and that thick, shiny hair. You've likely heard about the possible swollen ankles, feet...

Nursery Night Light: What is the Right Colour Light for Baby Sleep

Working as a Baby Sleep Consultant, I get asked many questions about setting a baby’s room up – There is an ever-evolving list of things...