Facebook memories showed me this flashback from 4 years ago today. Thought I'd share it in case anyone is running out of ideas for things to do with their children in these school holidays! Going to have a rummage tomorrow and see if I still have that old jumper or something similarly fuzzy so the children can style me! 😂 . #play #playideas #playfulparenting #playfulparent #preschooleractivities #activitiesforkids #funactivities #fun #throwback #parentinghacks #parenthacks #momhacks #mumhacks #fashun #momstyle #mumstyle https://www.instagram.com/p/CmU8GOAMOM6/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
Just in time for the Holidays, @ptpaparents has released the newest lineup of award-winning products! Tested, reviewed, and loved by parents, each item has been proven worthy to be on your shopping list! You can find the entire list of products by using my #linkinbio . Congratulations to @mybabybuddha @philipsavent @rooandyou @natrolofficial @medela_canada @medela_us @mybearaby @originalmagicbag @vasarii @meetyourcircle @identityforce @chicco.usa @organikahealth @springfreetrampoline @emmasleep.canada @geddysmom . #ptpa #parenttestedparentapproved #winningproducts #productawards #bestproducts #parenthacks #healthandwellness #childrenshealth #naturalproducts #holidaygifts #giftideas #MIS151122 (at Targettville, New Brunswick) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClACLQOu-sB/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
deze babyfoon app heeft ons ook echt gered deze vakantie. ik weet niet hoe andere ouders dat deden hier, maar zo hadden we ook een paar uurtjes ‘vrij’ elke middag. deze keer ga ik me wel uitgerust en ontspannen voelen na de vakantie denk ik!
This one is one for the record books 😆📚 #parenting #toddlermom #parentingtips #parenthack #kids #treehouse #swingset #swing #parenting101 #toddlers #backyard #backyardideas
Last week our kitchen helper finally came in and it has been a total game-changer!! I literally cannot be in the kitchen without Aurora wanting to be either carried or sitting up on the island watching and being involved in everything I am doing! This way she can safely watch me and help out with simple tasks if she wants to, and it gives my arms a much needed break! The fourth picture is her reaction to trying the raw cabbage she insisted on tasting!
Every parent needs to start their child on bidet! Good hygiene starts early!
Benefits of bidet :
Good personal hygieneEnvironment friendlyEnhance the bathroom experience No more stained undies
Here’s the bidet I bought for my 6 year old
Hibbet bidet
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I talk a lot about my kids, but I don't share a lot of tips, because frankly I'm still winging it! 🤣 That said, here's one a friend shared with me years ago that I still think is a gem: when going to a busy soft play, dress your children in bright colours, so they're easy to find. Couldn't lose my entirely orange boy today 😂👍 . #orangeisthenewblack #orange #standout #wingingit #parentinghack #parenthack #softplay #indoorplaypark #playcentre #bright #brightcolours #brightcolors #mumhacks https://www.instagram.com/p/CoQW0jyMD6H/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
🎶One effective way for children to practice careful listening and pattern recognition is to ask them to drum along with the rhythm of a song. But drumming is a harder skill than adults might realize. Drumming should be taught early. For a baby to hit a drum, he or she has to accurately position a hand over the instrument and determine how low to bring that hand in order to reach the drum. Drummers must also judge the amount of force necessary to make a sound. The effort is worth it, however! Other benefits of drumming include ➡️an increase in the levels of disease-fighting immune system cells. ➡️A drop in cortisol, a stress hormone. Enroll for a Summer session! growandsing.com #drumming #drums #handdrum #earlymusic #earlychildhooddevelopment #parentinginfo #parentideas #parenthacks #kindermusik #kindermusikflorida #kindermusikorlando #centralFlorida #kidsinorlando #activitiesforkids #summerorlando #kidsorlando #playorlando (at Orlando, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/CePVkqXs4Jc/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
Camo-baby-suit on SALE ! We were shopping winter suits for the kids and I am so sick of blue, black and dark dead green (not to mention pink..). And the camouflage patterned ones are just plain stupid -but at least they’re keeping things thrilling ! #comics #humor #funny #caw #comicstrip #autumn #winter #kids #parenthumor #parenthacks https://www.instagram.com/p/BpMj-itiO1k/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=myxs3706ii8w
No child—no person—thrives when she feels under the control of someone else.
We sometimes assume that, as the adult, we have full control over kids, even saying we’re doing it for their own good.
But not only does that backfire, it’s inherently wrong. Sure, you can threaten and bribe the child to do things, but these fear- and reward-based tactics are short-lived and eventually don’t work. Instead, the only person you can truly control is yourself.
To truly meet the emotional needs of a child, we need to value the person that they are.
This starts with being respectful to the child. Think about your latest interactions with him/her