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, […]
Tag: Attachment Parenting
Exceeding Expectations-Lesson From a Hectic Toddler
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 […]
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 […]