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April: Reflection & Rejuvenation
From the Nikki McClure CalendarWhat a month! I seriously can’t believe Henry was born in February (granted, it was the last day of February) and now it’s already April. I’m going to have to gobble up all of this infant time while I have it!… Read MoreHere were my intentions for March:
- Heal, heal, heal! I did a really good job of this for the first three weeks, but then I started to push it by walking Henry to sleep too much. My midwife advises against a lot of walking until the bleeding stops because too much exertion can cause the wound to keep opening. I’ve started swaying him to
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Last Chance to Register!
Henry would be very happy if you would register for the next Purposeful Conception Course: Preparing Your Mind, Body, and Life for Pregnancy that starts this weekend.
Okay, not really. The things that currently make him happy include breast milk, naps in the Moby wrap, the outdoors, pushing poop out the side of his diaper, and peeing on his parents.
But we have been working on his smile. Do you think he’s getting it?
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Overivew of Montessori Mobiles
Image courtesy of goosedesignsFrom what I’ve learned through my research, mobiles are central to a Montessori infant environment for the first few months of an infant’s life. They help children start to develop focus and concentration, which are critical components of the Montessori approach.… Read MoreBlack-and-White Mobiles (at birth)
- The first mobiles are black and white. They are hung 8-10 inches above the infant’s head. The mobiles are changed out as necessary to maintain the infant’s interest. These early black and white mobiles help infants develop visual discrimination, tracking, and focus.
- The first black-and-white Munari mobile can be ordered here
- A black-and-white whale mobile can be ordered here
- A mobile
