Parenting is a pretty challenging job especially during the first year. While there are no manuals, there are a few ideas that make a difference for the parent during that first year and a lifetime of difference for the child. Read more…
I recently came across a Banana bread recipe on the blog small people big ideas. It didn’t have any dairy and seemed simple enough so we tried it. We made two changes to our recipe. We used half the sugar Read more…
I define “hitting the material sweet spot” as choosing a material/activity that not only matches your child’s developmental needs, but also challenges him while ultimately leading to success. A material that hits the sweet spot will usually engage the child, Read more…
I love the water bottle and its stand. All him. Live a Good Life!
As you know, I like to keep it real here. We’ve had a couple of days recently where I wondered if someone was borrowing my son’s body. Where he is usually very careful with handling his things, he recently started throwing Read more…
We use an apron when we cook. Cues are important for the young child’s sense of order. Once the apron goes on, he knows it is time to wash his hands and that we are going to be making some Read more…
I can’t stress how beneficial cooking is for children. Some of the benefits include: Independence Self esteem and confidence Fine motor skills Gross Motor skills Sequencing Practical life skills Math preparation- counting, measuring, fractions etc. Language Grace and Courtesy Concentration Read more…
I mentioned in a previous post that I use my son’s age to help myself limit the activities on his shelf. We don’t have this 12 activities out on his shelf at once. I rotate them based on interest. EYE Read more…
I have been asked by a new website www.hangoutnigeria.com to write about things to do with kids in Nigeria. This is the first post in this series. One of the things I miss about living abroad is the abundance of Read more…
I think it’s great to see wonderful pictures of Montessori children working and concentrating. Sometimes it looks so perfect and can be intimidating. Today I wanted to show you what work/play sometimes looks like in our house so that you Read more…