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The big phone debate

Apologies for another post on the mobile phone debate. The thing is - it is at the forefront of our minds as our eldest kids are approaching the equally feared and anticipated teenage years. It is also triggered by a recent survey that found that in the UK the average age for giving a child ...

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PARENTING

The almost teenager

I have always had a healthy fear of my children turning into teenagers -- probably based on my personal experience of being one! But I have found it fascinating, not at all scary, to watch Coco, who is now 10, swing wildly between being a child and a teenager. Esther and I were talking about it ...

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PARENTING

When do you give your child a cellphone?

For a while now we’ve been writing regular Tuesday Tips posts — posts in which we share little parenting insights, tips and things that we’ve learned or picked up over the years. We enjoy these posts a lot, both writing them and reading them, and especially the tips and tricks that our readers leave in the ...

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FASHION

Tuesday Tips: shopping for tweens on Pinterest

I wanted to share with you this little tip, as my kids are getting bigger and are starting to have an opinion on what they would like to wear. We don't always have the same opinions and this results in a verbal wrangle in the mornings that we would all really like to avoid, ...

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PARENTING

About Middle Childhood, and discovering and nurturing passions

A few weeks ago I was talking to one of my friends, a psychologist, and she was mentioning that her oldest, who just turned 11, is nearing the end of her middle childhood. Intrigued by the term middle childhood, which was new to me, she explained that it is the timespan roughly between the age of 6 and ...

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On our blog, tons of photos of our London ShopUp event! There are so many wonderful ones, we just couldn’t choose! Thank you @_katrinacampbell_ for capturing all of these wonderful moments ️ #theshopup @theshopup

Make your own Christmas wreath with our popular blog post by @laraoflondon ... it was such a hit from last year that we decided to share it again! See stories or bio for link. #babyccinokids #babyccinocrafts

Do you keep things even and fair in your family? For example, if you get one child a new pair of shoes, do you get the other one a new pair too? Read more, link in bio. And tell us your thoughts below... what is your parenting approach? #babyccinokids @addieladner

Cranberries, string, and a needle make marvellous festive garlands.Instantly impressive and pretty too. Thanks @laraoflondon for this idea. See stories for link. #babyccinokids #babyccinocrafts ️

These candy cane cookies are the easiest (and cutest) ideas to bake this month. See @laraoflondon ‘s simple how to, great for kids of all ages! On the blog and link in bio. #babyccinokids #babyccinocrafts #babyccinoeats

Announcement... we are going LIVE! Today is our last day of the London Christmas 2019 ShopUp! Join us in person and support small businesses OR if you can’t get to London in a flash, then join us live on @babyccinokids Instagram stories to tour the shops (get good ideas and shop from home!) and then join us again at 10.30 to hear our fabulous panel discussion ‘Cultural Richness around Bringing up Children’. Thanks to this little app you can join the party! See you at 10GMT. Don’t be late. @nelliequats @lotsoflovelyart @f.a.u.n.e @almaformula @vali_and_co @apolina_kids @manifestowoman @folpetto_swim @bonordic @catkinkids @littleborne @sisiandseb @binibamba @thesimplefolkco @kittyclogssweden @belhonore @elhee_france @71bis @smartmatkids @maisonjuli @intemporels.baby.knits @minilamode @cutecouturelondon @ollie_jays @risurisuparis @_deuxlapins_ @tilian.kids @thenatty.co @tajinebanane @omibianatural @igrowco @laustineyourdreams @annafielondon @shoppretago @princessandthecake @atticusandgilda @katewoodscrafts @kamsokids @luna.and.river @rainerandbear @finandzee @at.london @marlonandlittlefriends @cherry_bandits @nousetpaname @baininbaby @beabondworld @bulb_london @milie_et_hector @una_bambolina @lollyandkin @bloomingandglowing @gens_de_confiance @smocklondon @beepotion @guepesetpapillons @pinwheelkids_uk @beatriceandbee @otedd_kids @bananaboxers @tree_lylondon @atelier_rosemood_uk #theshopup #london #londonmarkets #chelsea #oldtownhallchelsea #kidsshopping #shopindependent #shoplocal #supportthemakers #shopsmall

A great first day with 60 shops, dozens of activities, and more! ️ Tomorrow we have more fun in store... stay tuned for our morning announcement when everyone around the globe will be able to ‘tune in’ ...

On Monday at #theshopup we welcome you to join us in the café at 10.30 for a panel talk called ‘Cultural Richness around Bringing up Children.’ The talk will focus on the differences of annual rituals and family relationships in a broader cultural differentiation. With a panel of seven amazing women around our table representing different cultural backgrounds, we will talk about heritage and diversity as well as adaptiveness and similarities, threading together different points of view. The panel : Zainab @themontessoristudio Africa @thevitamindproject Fatima @princessandthecake Lauren @aspiringkennedy Seyi @kamsokids Kim @kimbaarda Amandine @amandine.lw And shop with us at @nelliequats @lotsoflovelyart @f.a.u.n.e @almaformula @vali_and_co @apolina_kids @manifestowoman @folpetto_swim @bonordic @catkinkids @littleborne @sisiandseb @binibamba @thesimplefolkco @kittyclogssweden @belhonore @elhee_france @71bis @smartmatkids @maisonjuli @intemporels.baby.knits @minilamode @cutecouturelondon @ollie_jays @risurisuparis @_deuxlapins_ @tilian.kids @thenatty.co @tajinebanane @omibianatural @igrowco @laustineyourdreams @annafielondon @shoppretago @princessandthecake @atticusandgilda @katewoodscrafts @kamsokids @luna.and.river @rainerandbear @finandzee @at.london @marlonandlittlefriends @cherry_bandits @nousetpaname @baininbaby @beabondworld @bulb_london @milie_et_hector @una_bambolina @lollyandkin @bloomingandglowing @gens_de_confiance @smocklondon @beepotion @guepesetpapillons @pinwheelkids_uk @beatriceandbee @otedd_kids @bananaboxers #theshopup #london #londonmarkets #chelsea #oldtownhallchelsea #kidsshopping #shopindependent #shoplocal #supportthemakers #shopsmall

London ShopUp is getting ready! ️ Come to the ShopUp this Sunday and Monday for the very best family friendly popup event in town! Find fun activities and interesting workshops for the entire family, take your photo with Santa, have a healthy bite in the cozy café and shop SPECIAL and SMALL from over 60 of the coolest, most amazing independent boutiques and brands!! We will be there!! @theshopup by @babyccinokids Chelsea Old Town Hall King's Road, London SW3 5EE December 1st & 2nd Sunday from 11:00 to 18:00 Monday from 10:00 to 17:00 @nelliequats @lotsoflovelyart @f.a.u.n.e @almaformula @vali_and_co @apolina_kids @manifestowoman @folpetto_swim @bonordic @catkinkids @littleborne @sisiandseb @binibamba @thesimplefolkco @kittyclogssweden @belhonore @elhee_france @71bis @smartmatkids @maisonjuli @intemporels.baby.knits @minilamode @cutecouturelondon @ollie_jays @risurisuparis @_deuxlapins_ @tilian.kids @thenatty.co @tajinebanane @omibianatural @igrowco @laustineyourdreams @annafielondon @shoppretago @princessandthecake @atticusandgilda @katewoodscrafts @kamsokids @luna.and.river @rainerandbear @finandzee @at.london @marlonandlittlefriends @cherry_bandits @nousetpaname @baininbaby @beabondworld @bulb_london @milie_et_hector @una_bambolina @lollyandkin @bloomingandglowing @gens_de_confiance @smocklondon @beepotion @guepesetpapillons @pinwheelkids_uk @beatriceandbee @otedd_kids @bananaboxers @atelier_rosemood_uk @laraoflondon Zainab @themontessoristudio Africa @thevitamindproject Fatima @princessandthecake Lauren @aspiringkennedy Seyi @kamsokids Kim @kimbaarda Amandine @amandine.lw

Meet Zainab, a born and bred Londoner with a South-African and Libyan background. She is originally a graphic designer, but recently retrained as a Montessori teacher and runs positive parenting workshops in the Montessori spirit. Together with her Indian/Pakistani husband and their darling little girl and baby boy, they live quite an international and culturally interesting family life! Zainab will be a new Contributor for #babyccinokids sharing tips and thoughts about Montessori parenting, but also helping us to learn about her family and friends’ celebrations and rituals. Welcome @themontessoristudio ️ #montessori #culture #tradition

Wild and Wooly Weaving. Think Crafts by CreateForLess.

Special fix for well-loved knits. <3

Inspo Album - Comfy n Classic - Album on Imgur

Sylvanian Families Christmas House. For lots more lovely ideas, gifts and inspiration take a look at 'The Hopping Robin' on Etsy, Instagram and Facebook.

Darning from British War Pamphlet c.1943

Inspo Album - Comfy n Classic - Album on Imgur

About a year ago, Courtney shared a selection of Wilkie’s favourite picture books, many of which are still on rotation as his favourite bedtime reads. But he’s beginning to enjoy the slightly longer stories now, and we have a few to add to that list. She snapped a photo of his current go-to books, most of them he can pretty much read to himself because we’ve read them at least 100 times! What are your favourite kid books for nearly two year olds? 📚 @courtneyadamo

Do you carve out enough one-on-one time with your kids? https://babyccinokids.com/blog/2019/06/13/parenting-spending-time-with-each-kid/

An old article, but so interesting! This article explains that 'the family unit is built on the mother's oestrogen', 'the menopause is a very dangerous moment in a family's existence' and 'The moment when the 'mommy brain' starts to unplug'. And of course -- 'as with all change, we can all come through it stronger and more fulfilled, and as happy as we were before!' :) https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2011/jan/22/menopause-mother-family-oestrogen

Why a home birth is not my first choice... https://babyccinokids.com/blog/2019/05/22/why-a-home-birth-is-not-my-first-choice/

Are you making plans for the summer? We certainly are! ☀️ This month's Babyccino product guides make travel preparation EXTRA fun -- have a look at the cute products we have gathered for you! ❤️⛱ https://babyccinokids.com/shop/guide/products/travel_essentials.html

At what age did you give your children a mobile phone? 📱On our blog, Esther discusses the use of mobile technology and social media in her household and what boundaries they have set as a family. We would love to hear your thoughts and ideas too, so please leave a comment! (Here or on our blog — link in profile!) @estherbabyccino #babyccinokids #teenagers #raisingteenagers https://babyccinokids.com/blog/2019/05/09/at-what-age-do-you-give-your-children-a-mobile-phone/

HELLO LONDON!! Three Peas, the charity which is helping refugees stranded in Greece, is organising a live art auction in South West London: https://threepeas.org.uk/art-auction/ The charity patron Axel Scheffler (!!) will be drawing live and his work simultaneously auctioned. There will also be more detailed, coloured artwork by Axel and works and prints by other illustrators, including Bethan Woollvin, Penny Dale and Tor Freeman, as well as other ‘grown up’ artists, painters and sculptors. It’s going to be a lovely relaxed evening - even if one doesn’t intent to bid!- in a magical location on the Riverside in Twickenham. All good things!! 🙂 See attached flyer. ❤️

WE NEED YOUR VOTE!! Woohoo!! Exciting news! Our wonderful jury have selected the final shops for the 2019 @babyccinokids AWARDS and now it’s up to you all to decide the winner! Please head over to our awards page now (the link is in our profile) and vote for your favourite shops! 🏵 Bonus: you will be entered to win a £250 gift voucher at your favourite Babyccino shop! 💛 Voting is super easy! Scroll down the page to review the shortlisted entries. Simply click the 'vote' button under the shop name of your choice. You can vote in as many categories as you like, but you can only place one vote per category. (Note: shoppers must be registered to vote, that is simply done, too!) Here are the wonderful, beautiful shops that are shortlisted this year (obviously in no specific order!): *Best shoes & accessories: @canopeaparis @amyandivor @poemchildren *Best children’s clothing: @hubbleandduke @theheygang @petitsvilains *Best baby clothing: @emile.et.rose @thelittlenaturalco @babymoriuk *Best toys & crafts: @woodenstory @shopmercimilo @severinakids *Best decor: @tedandtone @_minifili_ @littlecloud.kids *Best baby & family essentials: @muddypuddlesuk @ecobynaty @specialdaycph *Best new brand or shop: @youngandbrave.ch @lotsoflovelyart @lesgamins_nyc *Best concept store: @mamaowl_ @bellevieparis @slow_threads *Best ethical shop or brand: @hellojackalo @mamaowl_ @polarnopyretuk Thank you for your vote and good luck to all of our shops!! 🤞🏻 #babyccinoawards2019 #babyccinoawards #babyccinoboutiques

'That took long enough!' Black ballerinas finally get shoes to match their skin. We love this!!!! https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2019/apr/01/pointe-shoes-black-ballet-ballerinas-dancers

We love this sweet poem by full-time working mama Diana! Yes we can have a demanding job, and enjoy it, and be a kick-ass mama too! ✨ https://www.linkedin.com/in/diana-arakelyan-96ba364/

The wonderful story of the brand @wunderlang — 5 questions with founder Andrea Lang. Read and get inspired! bit.ly/2ompNZm

Why being kind makes you happier! bit.ly/30OeSF6

A new kind of list-making: write down all the things you've done today!! bit.ly/2kFDGAa

Encouraging children to read! Here are ten tips. Babyccino Kids: Daily tips, Children's products, Craft ideas, Recipes & More bit.ly/2kcVoLf

Ten great tips to encourage your child to read: bit.ly/2kcVoLf

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Do you carve out enough one-on-one time with each of your kids? Courtney’s answer to this question might surprise you! bit.ly/2Id5C7m

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Ear piercings for children -- yay, or nay? Babyccino Kids: Daily tips, Children's products, Craft ideas, Recipes & More bit.ly/2HY07Ju

Funny little face cookies (from 'Bee's Brilliant Biscuits') Babyccino Kids: Daily tips, Children's products, Craft ideas, Recipes & More bit.ly/2VZ6S1y

Here’s a video of our latest ShopUp in East London (shot and edited by our lovely and talented friend Nadine Brandt). It encapsulates the ShopUp atmosphere really, really well, and it makes us so excited for the next one!

Our beautiful new book, '9 months: A month by month guide to pregnancy' for the family to share, is AVAILABLE NOW! You can order it here: UK: http://amzn.to/2n6eCT7 / US: http://amzn.to/2nVWOZo / AUS: http://bit.ly/2nDYggy

Check out our new book! 9 months: A month by month guide to pregnancy for the family to share. PRE-ORDER YOUR COPY HERE: UK: http://amzn.to/2n6eCT7 / US: http://amzn.to/2nVWOZo / AUS: http://bit.ly/2nDYggy

Check out the cool vibes of our Shop Up event in London in December!

Our 2nd live shopping event in Brooklyn was amazing! Great shopping, delicious treats, tons of kids activities and a super cool family photo booth!

Esther shows us her recipe for delicious mint syrup.

Our live shopping event in London at Chelsea Old Town Hall in 2015 was a big success and so much fun.

Here we show you how to harvest rhubarb from the garden, and make it into a delicious compote. If you make oatmeal at the same time, you have made a delicious and nutritious breakfast that your family will love! (Ours do!)

This gym bag is such a fun and easy project, also for beginners this is a nice sewing project. Esther, Emilie and the kids had so much fun going to the market choosing all the supplies. The fabrics from Little Cube are the cutest!

Our first live shopping event in Brooklyn was a great success. We loved seeing the best boutiques under one roof, combined with great food and fun activities...and some dancing! Hope to see everyone this year again on September 18th & 19th at 501 Union, 501 Union Street in Brooklyn.