Tag: family routines
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The Everyday Joys and Challenges of Life with a Four-Year-Old and a Two-Year-Old
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in BlogOur children are the most precious thing my partner and I have. We love them more than anything. This is what our daily life with two young children, aged four and two, looks like. Constant Motion, Constant Energy Most days can be summed up with one word: movement. I’m always amazed when we see a…
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Finding Joy and Balance in Winter With Toddlers
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in BlogWinter has arrived with its cold air and thick layers of snow. Ever since childhood, winter has brought me a lot of joy. I remember sledding, skating, and skiing for hours without getting tired. Winter with toddlers looks quite different though. At home, I have a four-year-old daughter, a two-year-old son with Down syndrome, and…
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A Daily Routine With Young Children: Our Real Life
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in BlogOur daily routine with young children changes depending on many factors:Is my partner working or home?Is our daughter attending kindergarten or staying with us?Are we at my partner’s parents’ home or at my childhood home? There is no single “perfect” routine — instead, our days adapt constantly to our surroundings, energy levels, and family dynamics.…
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The Power of Reading Aloud: How Shared Books Shape Children’s Development
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in BlogIntroduction: Why Reading Aloud Matters Reading aloud to young children is one of the simplest and most powerful ways to support their development. For me, it is also deeply personal. When I was little, my father read to me every day. I did not attend kindergarten and only started school at the age of seven,…
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Life With Siblings: How Our Kids Are Growing Together
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in BlogOur Daughter and Son Growing Up Side by Side Here is some insight into what our everyday life with siblings looks like — full of love, chaos, learning and growing together. Our daughter just turned four, and our son will soon be two. Even before our daughter was born, we decided that our children would…