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…
Why and How you should Rotate Toys
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…