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Quarantine Homeschool – Day II – Spiders

March 20, 2020March 20, 2020 The Urban Mom

Dear Mrs. M. and friends, When I woke in the morning, I was set to learn about possums but then I saw a spider and that changed everything. I used to be afraid of them but learning about how hard they work and how useful they are to us, I grew fond of them.  I […]

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Happy World Breastfeeding Week

August 7, 2018March 18, 2021 The Urban Mom

Bedtime Conversation 3yo: Mummy, I’m thinking about something! Me: What are you thinking about? 3yo: Some mothers take care of their children when they need something. Even if they have a baby and a big boy who is 3 or maybe 4! If the baby wants to nurse and the 3 year-old wants to nurse, […]

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Exceeding Expectations-Lesson From a Hectic Toddler

May 3, 2018March 14, 2021 The Urban Mom

There is no secret that children, especially boys, 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 made one of those kids! He knocks down his sand castles as soon as he finishes building them. Same with blocks. Scribbles over […]

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Kids and Halloween

October 30, 2017March 18, 2021 The Urban Mom

Halloween is a pagan celebration of death. Do we let children be part of it?

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Happy Father’s Day, My Love!

September 2, 2017May 3, 2018 The Urban Mom

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 […]

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Yes, I Nurse My Toddler! #NormaliseBreastfeeding

August 6, 2017March 18, 2021 The Urban Mom

A couple of days ago I went to the library with my two children, for the nursery rhyme session.  There were many mothers with toddlers there, but one, in particular, got my attention. She was on the floor with her son, reading a book in their native language. At some point, she sat the boy […]

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How I prepared my toddler for a sibling – 10 steps

March 26, 2017March 24, 2021 The Urban Mom

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, […]

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RIE Parenting Application

August 28, 2016August 29, 2016 The Urban Mom

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 […]

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Helping Children to Reach Their Full Potential – Don’ts

July 10, 2016February 17, 2018 The Urban Mom

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 […]

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10 Things I Don’t Want to Say to My Child

May 17, 2016July 12, 2017 The Urban Mom

Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words…have the power to damage me forever! The experiences I have had in my family, at school, and around my friends have influenced the way I see myself. The messages I have received since I was a child, have given me my identity. The words that have been […]

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