For a few weeks I had been hankering after some carrot cake. But the big slabs in cafes seemed too sugary; shop bought versions too full of rubbish. There was nothing for it but to make my own. Pre-baby I used to love baking but I find cooking with Frida in tow a little challenging…
Read MoreThe Science Museum with a baby
I woke up this morning with no plans for the day, a rare treat. The weather was set to be drizzly and we’ve visited parks the last two days in a row, so I thought we would mix it up a bit and head to the Science Museum. The Science Museum is really great for…
Read MoreLife lately
I have been a bit quiet on the activities front at the moment, simply because almost all of the time we are at home Frida wants to be looking at, or having us read, her books. Current favourites include “Bouncing”, “The Cat in the Hat,” and “Slinky Malinky“, but really any and every book will do. …
Read MoreJust being
We spent most of today outside, walking on the cold and sunny common and playing on the swings and in the sandpit. When we got home I took Frida out of her sling and onto the sitting room floor, put the contents of my pockets on the coffee table, and sat down for a minute…
Read MoreDeveloping object permanence: using the object permanence box
Famous Swiss psychologist Piaget argued that developing an understanding of object permanence – that objects and people are still there even when out of sight – is one of the most important things for an infant to come to terms with. For very small infants, when something is not being seen it is as if…
Read MoreDiscovering the sandpit
Today Frida had her first experience of a sandpit. I must say I was slightly apprehensive – I actually really dislike them and find the thought of getting grubby sand everywhere very off-putting (I can’t be the only one, can I?). However. That’s not Frida’s problem, it’s mine, and not a good reason to deprive…
Read MoreLet’s go outside!
One of my golden rules of parenting (I don’t have very many!) is to go outside at least once a day. On days when I don’t manage this, I really see the effects, both with myself and with Frida. We are grumpier, more restless, and I feel tired and lethargic. However, I think there are different…
Read MoreMontessori in the home: a baby friendly sitting room
Last week I wrote about how we had changed our dining room to make it more Frida friendly, adding some shelves and a table and chairs. I thought I would also share with you the changes we have made to our sitting room. We really wanted to create a space where Frida feels catered for…
Read MoreSensory play: exploring colour
An easy way for babies to explore colour, light, and the properties of liquid, is to use coloured water jars. I made a set for Frida this morning and so far they have been a big hit. To recreate these all you need is: Small jars or bottles (I prefer to use real glass ones, under…
Read MoreWhat’s on Frida’s bookshelves
I have shared posts recently about what activities and objects live on Frida’s work shelves, but I haven’t yet spoken much about books and reading. Frida loves books at the moment, especially with her daddy reading them to her after he gets in from work, or before she goes to bed. We have put up…
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