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The Misconceptions of Gentle Parenting
I recently received a message from an acquaintance telling me how she tried to gentle-parent, but as her child simply misbehaved in extraordinary ways, she started punishing her child with time-outs – the only thing that helped, according to her. To be abundantly clear, this blog post is not about shaming this mother. Or mothers…
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Of Your Needs and Mine
I am currently writing this from a holiday flat in Burgenland, Austria, sitting on a sofa by myself and feeling guilty. Yet again. Let me back up a little. My husband got the opportunity to work in their Vienna office for a few days, and we decided to tag along for a mini-holiday, as my…
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6 Tips to Brush Your Child’s Teeth
If there are to be some unanimously difficult topics surrounding childcare, I reckon it would be sleep; how other family members tend to sometimes interfere; and brushing your child’s teeth – at least I am yet to meet a parent who hasn’t complained about all the three above. Brushing your child’s teeth can be a…
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8 Habits that Make Parenting Easier for Me
These eight parenting tips helped me become a quieter and calmer parent and enjoy our family time together.
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How I Keep Our Playroom Tidy
Keeping a playroom tidy can feel like the tasks of Sisyphus – a relenting experience where, when you just think you’ve made it, you’re back to square one. While I definitely find our kids’ playroom often untidy, it takes me relatively little time to get it back in decent shape. Before I took the picture…
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Of the Trying Three’s: Why Sometimes Toddlers ARE Difficult
The author finds solace in parenting books when dealing with child behavior. Despite feeling overwhelmed and frustrated, the author resonates with the Montessori approach that emphasizes understanding toddlers’ needs. The lack of a support system, challenges in addressing multiple children’s needs, and the struggle for self-care are highlighted. Seeking professional help for personal issues is…
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