When children are surrounded by toys, they seem to be less interested in them, going from one to another in a matter of minutes. They only contribute to creating a busy environment and sometimes overwhelm and overstimulate the child. That’s why less is more in this case. A room with a few carefully selected toys…
How to Waste Less and Own Less with a Child
It’s already March…a bit past New Year’s resolutions, but this is still on a lot of people’s to do lists. Even if we’re far from being hoarders, sometimes we end up accumulating piles of toys, clothes, stuff we’ve used once or twice and then forgot about it. This is much worse when we have children,…
Practical Life Skills – Doing Groceries and Putting them Away
E.’s new favourite activity is joining me while I do groceries. As soon as we are close to the store, she says “sus”, which means “up”, because she wants to get out of the pram. It does take a little longer to do groceries with her, but it makes her extremely happy. We always stop…
Ways to Improve Your Toddler’s Vocabulary
A lot of the tantrums arise from the fact that toddlers have emotions that they can’t express with words. So, helping your child grasp new words and make himself understood is truly important. It can help create connections and it will definitely make your lives easier. That’s why I thought it’s good to talk about…
How a One-Year-Old Can Help Around the House
Most toddlers love helping around the house. They’re still at the age when they find it fascinating and more interesting than playing with their toys. But it’s important to keep in mind some things when involving them: · doing chores has to be a cooperative and voluntary activity. Never try to bribe or punish a…
Making Mealtimes Relaxing and Enjoyable
Mealtimes can be stressful for some parents. It can be frustrating to spend an hour in the kitchen cooking, only to watch your baby throw the food on the floor or paint the table with it five minutes later. I’ve had some hectic days myself. I can’t solve these problems for you, but here are…