A few years ago I was a private Montessori tutor for two different families with triplets and I often think back and are grateful for what I learned during those years. As an educator you give these children your undivided attention and they start relying on you for that. Their […]
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It’s that time of year again, back to school time. Let’s arm ourselves with tools to help our children build a rubber ball mindset. What drives a child to be persistent? When your child makes a mistake or has a setback, how do they respond? Do they dwell on it […]
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A great Christmas tree alternative this year and the ideal solution for those who either don’t want to decorate their home with a traditional tree, those who are away on holiday for the majority of the festive season, or those who simply don’t have the space or time store a tree for […]
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We are so blessed with our gorgeous sunny summer days. I still remember my favourite thing to do as a kid was to eat watermelon outside and then to run through the sprinklers. Many summer activities take on a new life when they are shared with mom or dad. Here […]
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I have been answering the same question quite often recently and thought it would be helpful to write a quick post about this. How can I make the most of a small children’s bedroom on a budget? Whether large or small the most affordable way to decorate a space is […]
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One of the most difficult spaces to design and decorate has to be children’s bedrooms. It is natural for parents to want to surprise their children with a gorgeous new room, creating at the same time a space where the they feel comfortable and safe. There are endless possibilities in […]
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Believe it or not, screen time actually helped us bond as a family. My children definitely feel more connected to me when I watch something with them and go into their fictional worlds with them. Shared screen time can have meaningful benefits from a creative, emotional and cognitive point of […]
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Most toddlers would rather play than sit down to eat. Snacking is a clever way of getting them to take in the right nutrients. At this crazy time, working from home or being in isolation or whatever lockdown level, our children are more exposed to us eating salty snacks or […]
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When a friend and I started this business in 2014 we were really just messing around. We only sold four teepees that year. In 2015, mainly due to our page on Jozikids did we start selling more teepees – in the region of 20 in the first six months. I […]
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I am absolutely passionate about making this day special and memorable for my children every year! I would spend days planning and making sure I have covered everything from the birthday breakfast to the last little gift under their pillow before bedtime. I used to love hosting children’s birthday parties […]
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