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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
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To Pacify or Not to Pacify?
That’s been the question around these parts. Matt and I have been trying to adhere to a Montessorian parenting philosophy, which advises against the use of lots of external props like pacifiers, swings, bouncy chairs, etc.But we’ve been struggling because the only way to soothe him to sleep right now is to walk him around in the Moby or the Ergo carriers (don’t get me wrong–I’m thankful that we at least have one reliable method–for the moment!). But it has been difficult because I’m still bleeding a lot, and I’m supposed to take it easy on the walking.… Read MoreIt’s also difficult if Henry needs to be soothed back to
