When we are expecting, many of us imagine what our days at home will be like with a newborn baby, but some of it is based on imagery of a much-older baby, one that can smile and interact. A brand-new
First moments of a baby’s life
In this article we will be talking about baby’s first moments and development of the newborn from 0-3 months old. When a newborn comes home, the safe and comfortable conditions that the baby had in th
Baby equipment: All you need to buy for your newborn!
As you begin to shop for baby equipment, you will find that there is a vast and often overwhelming choice. The aim of this note is to help mothers-to-be decide what they need for their stay in the hos
UV protection for a safe summer (part 2)
In the last article regarding the summer holidays, we spoke about the safety of our kids, starting from what is the best holiday destination to choose with a small child, which transportation to take
Screen time tips during Covid-19 Pandemic and for Life
Covid-19 lockdowns have caused screen time levels to skyrocket well over 100% and brought urgent attention to the concept of digital wellbeing. But well before coronavirus disrupted our lives, doctors
The Joy of Play at No Cost in Coronavirus Era
We will spend most of the time at home for (at least) the next few weeks. But don’t worry – if you run out of ideas for engaging fun, I hurry with help. Modern children have countless toys. We find ou
A letter from Joanna @ A Mother’s JOY
This is a letter about coronavirus emergency and: what to do if at home kids start climbing the walls. Ideas for quality with your children if you’re stuck at home, and the best games for children to
Babies & Toddler’s and their relationships with food and mealtime.
We’ve been speaking a lot about cooking with children and benefits delivering from spending time together in the kitchen. We have answered the question: “Why cooking with children is beneficial” Invit
MY CHILD DOESN’T WANT TO DO ACTIVITIES WITH ME!
We know that quality time with kids is an investment in our children’s future. These moments are so important, that we create margin to make joyful memories with our children, and to give them a stron
Dealing with tantrums
I’m going to dive right in to discuss a very tricky area for parents and children alike – tantrums. I hope you find this blog post super useful so you can start applying Montessori principles in your