First Impressions When Carlie from Mum On The Glow kindly offered me a Redefine Regimen to try, in exchange for an honest review, I was over the moon! I had heard so many good things about Rodan+Fields but had not had the opportunity to put my hands on any! I didn’t even know they were […]
Author: The Urban Mom
Happy World Breastfeeding Week
Exceeding Expectations-Lesson From a Hectic Toddler
There is not a secret that boys (and girls) can be very energetic and active, rough, impulsive or even aggressive. What makes me assume this, besides my +10 years teaching experience? Well, I’ve got one of those! He knocks down his sand castles as soon as he finishes building them, same with blocks, scribbles over […]
Kids and Halloween
Superhero Play in Preschool – Yey Or Ney?
Happy Father’s Day, My Love!
So, the other night (by night I mean 8pm, when I usually go to bed because…young kids, bad sleepers and need for some rest) I could not fall asleep! And don’t get me wrong, that was not because I wasn’t exhausted enough. Too many wiring thoughts running through my head! My husband was still working […]
Yes, I Nurse My Toddler! #NormaliseBreastfeeding
How I prepared my toddler for a sibling – 10 steps
Before the arrival of the baby Life with a toddler is challenging as it is, but when it comes to dealing with welcoming a new baby in the family, things can get even more complicated! Aside from the fact that you have to deal with two little human beings craving for your love/milk and attention, […]
RIE Parenting Application
I came across Respectful Parenting or Resources for Infant Educarers (RIE) when I was pregnant. Back then, I was reading everything I could get my hands on about parenting. I was sceptical at first, just because Magda Gerber, who formulated the RIE philosophy in the 40s, did not have any children of her own. (You […]
Helping Children to Reach Their Full Potential – Don’ts
Parents all over the world want the best for their children. We all wish for our offspring to be happy and also want them to be successful and to reach their full potential. Would it not be great if we could have both? But what exactly does being successful mean? Oxford dictionary defines potential as a talent, excellence […]