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Summer time management (is not an oxymoron)

July 4, 2014 milabassett

I have been trying to figure out my blogging schedule so that it did not interfere with my off-line life. I am not sure how to best fit in with everything else that's going on here on a daily basis. I miss regular blogging, but at the same time resent the fact that my time … [Read more...]

Organization, Parenting summer break, summer schedule, time management

New Easter traditions

April 25, 2014 milabassett 2 Comments

naturally dyed eggs

I realize I am a week late writing about Easter, but that's how my timing works. The past week was packed with kids activities and catching up on chores and errands-- our normal rhythm these days. The daily life pressures and rewards augmented what truly is important: I just … [Read more...]

Kids parties and celebrations, Parenting Easter, Easter treasure hunt, family traditions, naturally dyed eggs

How to survive the first weeks with a newborn baby

March 28, 2014 milabassett 2 Comments

Angelcare monitor

My fourth baby is quickly growing out of her baby days. It is a bittersweet fact for me: I am already missing the newborn days! What I am not going to miss though is the sleep deprivation, the physical discomfort and living in a "survival mode" for months. Each baby is … [Read more...]

Baby talk, Parenting baby care tips, baby monitor, newborn, the first weeks with a newborn

Barbie, anti-Barbie, and the power of marketing.

March 20, 2014 milabassett 7 Comments

Barbie vs. Lammily

If you have a daughter, you are well educated on the subject of Barbie world (if you don't have a daughter, read on: this is not just about Barbies): countless variations of Barbie itself, as well as Barbie furniture, pets, accessories. And let's not forget books and movies. As a … [Read more...]

Parenting, Raising humans Anti-Barbie, Barbie, kids behavior, Lammily, power of marketing, toys

18 Barbies, or: How many toys does one child need?

March 11, 2014 milabassett 5 Comments

barbies

I counted my daughter's Barbies. There was 18 (I had weeded some a few months ago). I didn't even think of counting  Barbie shoes, purses and hair brushes. Who has time for that? The Barbies and accessories are organized in various containers. A few years ago I went through … [Read more...]

Organization, Parenting, Raising humans, Routines and organization Barbies, books, clothes for kids, less is more, toy organization

How to get your kids to talk.

March 1, 2014 milabassett 2 Comments

First of all, a big "welcome" to my new follows and readers. I am really glad you are here and look forward to hearing from you. If you like what you read, feel free to leave a comment, or share it with your friends. I appreciate it a lot! Now on to today's post. If the … [Read more...]

Life, Parenting, Raising humans conversation skills, dinner table conversations with kids, parenting

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