His & Hers

His: Top ZARA Kids Knitted Sweater, Bottom ZARA Kids Lined Needle Cord Trousers, Shoes ZARA Kids Leather Moccasin

Hers: Dress H&M Kids Cotton Dress, Shoes ZARA Kids Red Maryjane,  Accessories H&M Kids Red Hairband

Nursery Decor

Decorating the nursery requires a little brainstorming and researching of ideas. Here are some items to to inspire! I absolutely adore the Love Chair. What’s your favorite? :)

1. Oh The Places You’ll Go / 2. Knob Rack / 3. Rocking Chair / 4. You Are Loved / 5. Flowers & Butterflies / 6. Love Chair Mint

Baby Play Ideas

Babies may be limited by their dexterity and mobility, but not their ability to interact with the world. Babies learn through all of their senses, and they create concepts by considering what they have learned through their senses. It is also through the interactions and experiences with adults that babies begin to make sense of the world. To enhance learning, always get down on your child’s level to better understand what the environment looks like from their point of view.

Here are 6 simple and wonderful play ideas for your bubba! :)

The Passion of Parenting

Parenting is the hardest job in the world, but also the most rewarding.

This heart-warming article by Charles M. Blow has so much honesty and love. Parenting is indeed a marathon, not a sprint. As Charles pointed out, it is important to take care of yourself and give at least some attention to your own needs.

And as an Early Childhood Educator, I couldn’t agree more with what Charles mentioned in his article,

“…remember that the more people a child has who truly loves him or her,

the happier that child will be.

So I work hard to maintain and expand their circles of love.”

Read the full article HERE! :)

*Image source: google images

Wee You – Things

Wee You-Things is an interactive book designed to encourage children (ages 3-7) to appreciate differences. When children as early as three years are encouraged to respect differences, they will grow to be more respectful and less bias towards others around them.

This wonderful app begins by inviting children to become part of the story by creating their “you”. That’s not all. They have to give it a name, choose clothes and add a personality to the character they have created.

Montessori Home

When it comes to giving bananas to your child, do you give them peeled ones? More children are starting school with such poor co-ordination they struggle to peel a banana, say physical movement experts. A simple task like peeling a banana may not sound a big deal in the grand scheme of things. But it is actually a good Practical Life activity for your toddler.

A basic Montessori motto is “help me do it myself,” and by encouraging your toddler to accomplish tasks on their own, you are helping them to build motor skills, confidence and achieve a sense of accomplishment. Peeling a banana allows children to work with both hands at the same time, not to mention the delicious reward at the end of it! But before you hand your toddler an unpeeled banana, there are some pointers to take note of so that your child will be able to complete the task successfully and safely.

Sing-a-long!

Whenever I read this book to a group of children (3 years and up), they never fail to participate along! A great resource to have for teaching children about transportation. This is a wonderful video version of it! Enjoy! :)

Modern Nursery

Designing a nursery for your baby can be a fun and rewarding experience, but it can also seem a little daunting, especially if you don’t know where to begin. Although it’s not absolutely necessary to limit yourself to a single concept, settling on a specific idea will help you to narrow your focus and create a more cohesive design. Here are some ideas to inspire! :)

Being a Mom.

“I wish I was more confident.”

“I’m a perfectionist.”

“I have doubts of my abilities.”

“I struggle with how I react to situations.”

Sounds familiar? Raising little humans is a scary thing for many mothers. There is no guidebook or handbook to teach you how to raise your child. For most of us, we are our biggest critics. But as much as you have doubts about your abilities, remember that your child has total trust in you.

So give yourself a big pat on the shoulders and believe that you ARE doing a wonderful job as a mom! :)

Oh Books!

The lives of children today are very much different. Children today have fewer opportunities for outdoor free play and regular contact with the natural world. However, it is through discovery and natural interactions with their environment that children come to know themselves, their peers, and make sense of the world around them. Bringing children outdoor helps them to develop critical thinking skills as they learn to make inferences and draw conclusions in ways they could not learn from a book.

Before heading outdoors, get your child and yourself enthusiastic about nature with these lovely books! :)

1. Planting a Rainbow / 2. Leaf Man / 3. The Listening Walk / 4. Swirl by Swirl / 5. Butterfly is Patient

*These books are appropriate for children 4 years and above.