WHY IS MUSIC IMPORTANT FOR YOUR CHILD’S DEVELOPING BRAIN? Music helps your child’s brain grow as they learn how to recognize new sounds. Making music is a creative act. Playing music involves multiple senses. Playing music helps with both gross and fine motor skills. Music can be used in therapeutic ways. Playing music encourages independence.…… Continue reading HOW TO GROW YOUR CHILD’S BRAIN WITH MUSIC
Is your child taking interest in photography? Do you want them to leave your phone alone? Then, they are probably ready for their own camera. I have been taking photos of Adèle every day since she was born. So when she started to take interest in what I was doing (around the age of 1…… Continue reading 3 Best Photo Cameras for Toddlers and Preschoolers
POTTY LEARNING vs. POTTY TRAINING I’ve noticed that most parents care a lot about their children learning how to use a potty and they want them to do it quickly. I suppose part of the reason is financial – diapers cost a lot over time. Changing dirty diapers is also not something fun for adults,…… Continue reading Potty TRAINING vs. Potty LEARNING
Usually, at around 3-4 months of age, your baby will start teething and putting everything in the mouth. Given the amount of time a baby spends doing this, it is imperative to have eco-friendly, organic objects to chew on. So, when offering teethers, look for ones that don’t leach toxic, harmful chemicals into your baby’s mouth. From…… Continue reading 12 Safest Teething Toys
HOW TO FIND A FEW MINUTES TO YOURSELF – OR DRINK A CUP OF COFFEE WITHOUT BEING INTERRUPTED Sometimes during the day you probably need at least a few minutes to yourself. When I really need a bit of quiet time (to drink my hot chocolate or just think for a minute), I ask Adèle…… Continue reading 3 Easy Preschooler Activities for When You Need Time to Yourself
If you are feeling overwhelmed by the idea of gifts for the upcoming holidays (or birthdays and other celebrations), then you might want to consider going minimal. You don’t have to adopt minimalism as a lifestyle, but just think about the following when buying or receiving presents: Will the gift add value or clutter to your…… Continue reading Ultimate List of Minimalist, Eco-friendly Gifts for Kids
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The ONLY Toys Your Baby “Needs” The truth is that babies do not need ANY toys at all! I would even argue that children, in general, do not need many toys and are very capable of inventing and creating their own. This is why we try to only buy toys which are educational and either…… Continue reading Minimalist Toys for a Baby
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