Montessori Materials and Games for Babies and Toddlers

Montessori Materials and Learning Games for Babies and Toddlers

The Montessori method of educating children is mainly based on simplicity, independent activities, hand-on learning and collaborative play. Children are encouraged to engage in independent activities, being observed, but not interrupted. This gives them the opportunity to learn on their own, at their own pace, from their own explorations. It is all about trial and error and self-correction enhancing their skills and contributing to their physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development.

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Fun indoor activities for toddlers

Winter Fun: Indoor Activities, Games and Toys for Toddlers

Because we are experiencing this situation at the moment (we cannot stay outside for more than an hour a day, being a very cold winter, with temperatures going as low as 5F/-15 C during the day), I decided to share with you some ideas of indoor activities and games which we really like and play. I guarantee that these will keep your little one happy, interested and active. All you have to do is to be present and willing to spend amazing time with your toddler.

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Work from Home Mother

Work-from-Home Mothers – Tips and Guidelines for Working Moms of Young Children

Through this article, I am addressing all work-from-home mothers. I hope that at least some of this information will help them. After a considerably long period in which both, me and my husband were busy taking care of our toddler, meeting the deadlines at work, and getting out of the house each hot summer weekend, I finally decided to make some time for myself and continue with our little project – this blog.

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Baby Sun Safety Tips

How to Keep Your Baby Safe in the Sun – Sun Safety Rules, Tips and Products for Newborns, Babies and Toddlers

As every parent knows, the baby skin – whether we’re referring to newborns, babies, toddlers or older children – is very soft and delicate. This is the main reason for which infants can easily suffer from short or long-term damage caused by sunburn and heat stroke. Keeping your baby safe in the sun is imperative during the hot season.

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Homemade ice cream maker

Healthy Homemade Ice Cream for the Whole Family – Cuisinart ICE-30BC Frozen Yogurt, Sorbet, and Ice Cream Maker

Our baby girl is almost 1yo, the sun is shining bright, the weather is pretty hot, and the market is invaded by numerous fresh and ripe fruits, like apricots, cherries, or strawberries. Well, in fewer words, it is the perfect time for ice cream. I personally love ice cream. It is my guilty pleasure, along with chocolate and watermelon. However, because I want to share ice cream with my little daughter this year, I decided to prepare it at home.

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Pregnancy skincare and makeup

Beauty During Pregnancy: Safe Skincare and Makeup Products

You know the saying: “Pregnancy makes women glow”. Most women can’t wait to see their skin change during pregnancy. Besides its psychological side, the pregnancy glow also has a valid biological explanation: it is actually a transformation caused by the changes and increase of hormones in the pregnant woman’s body. Many women often choose not to use beauty products during pregnancy because they are scared of the effects they might have on their unborn babies.

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