Lullabies, or cradle songs, are usually slow songs with repetitive and rhyming lyrics sung to make babies sleep. Research has shown that hearing soft, rhythmic words makes babies calmer and secure, thus lulling them to sleep. It is a wonderful addition to any bedtime routine because it also makes for a lovely bonding experience. A favorite lullaby can become your love song … [Read more...]
Of Bedtime Routines and Rituals
Before I became a mom, I was an aunt to a sweet little girl who we occasionally took care of when her parents were away. Her mom did an amazing job training her to sleep by herself even as an infant by following a sleep-training guide recommended by a best-selling book. I could do that - or so I thought! Fast-forward to three years after, when I became a mom myself. I read … [Read more...]
Yarn Painting Activity for Toddlers
Arts and crafts for kids are a great way to engage little ones. And whenever I think of an art activity for my little Shaolin, I would either base it on a theme (e.g. Valentines, Chinese New Year) or on his very recent interests. Recently, he's been particularly interested in strings. He would pull the string in my shorts and also the strings attached to one of his toys. I … [Read more...]
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