Ever since E. was in my tummy, I used to sing to her. I really enjoy singing and it seems that I’ve passed this on to her (I’m not a good singer, but kids don’t really mind). She learnt some of her first words from silly songs I invented for her (about washing and swinging)….
Kitchen Utensils for Young Toddlers (12-18 m.o.)
My daughter and I both enjoy doing things in the kitchen together. She loves eating flour and uncooked dough and I enjoy tasting the muffins as soon as they’re done. She isn’t yet at that point where she bakes things on her own, but I am following the child and letting her get involved as…
Encouraging Toddler Independence at Mealtimes
Here are some things that E. helped me with this morning, during breakfast:– pouring oat milk on her cereal (I would have let her put the cereal, seeds, and berries in the bowl, but I didn’t want to wake my partner up, so we prepared breakfast in her room);– peeling banana slices;– peeling a satsuma;–…
A Short Guide to Respectful Potty Learning
I prefer the term “potty learning” instead of “potty training” for an important reason: it places the focus on the child, rather than the adult. We don’t need to train children, we need to provide them the proper environment and support, so they learn to use the potty when they are ready. Rushing a child…
Our Daily Rhythm at 17 Months
Our daily routine has changed quite a lot since we can’t go to public playgrounds anymore. I wish we had a yard, because that would be perfect for water play now that the weather is nicer. But we have to adjust to the situation and the space we have. We go out to the woods,…
Sportscasting
Sportscasting’ is a term coined by Magda Gerber and it involves describing events that someone is observing in a nonjudgmental way: stating facts, rather than our feelings on what is happening (“This is critical, because whenever we judge a child and/or her behavior we create shame, guilt and distance” – Janet Lansbury in “Elevating Child…