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INTERESTING ARTICLES
Why being kind makes you happier!
Earlier this week, Lara in London sent me this wonderful article in The Sydney Morning Herald (her husband worked on the studies involved at Kindness.org), and it really hit home with me. The article shows a link between kindness and happiness. Reading it, I was reminded of an analogy my friend, Jeremy, shared with me ...
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THURSDAY THOUGHTS
Would you let your children get lost at night and let them find their own way back home?
Recently, an interesting article appeared in the New York Times, and so many of my friends and followers reached out to me about it. Is it true? Do you really do it? The topic of the article is about a particular 'game' we play in the Netherlands which is called 'dropping'. In a nutshell, children ...
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THURSDAY THOUGHTS
Let experiences be! How playing back memories on a mobile phone can re-shape our memories.
A couple of weeks ago Lara sent me an interesting NY Times article: Is the immediate playback of events changing children's memories? It has definitely made me re-think the way I share photos and videos to my children. Don't get me wrong -- I don't think it's bad to let them watch videos of past events, ...
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INTERESTING ARTICLES
The Great Sleep Obsession
I recently stumbled upon this great article, written by Sarah Ockwell-Smith, about the unrealistic expectations we have of babies and their sleeping behaviour.  She writes about how modern day society has created such an obsession with babies sleeping 'through the night', and about how sleeping through the night is not a reality for most children until ...
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BABY
Choice of buggies
At the moment I am really enjoying cutting corners, recycling and making do with what we have, embracing a simple lifestyle. However, there are a few things that are not worth skimping on and children's security is one of them, but being security conscious does not mean breaking the bank. I found this article in ...
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FOR MUMS
Do they always need a fig leaf?
The other day I read an article in an Italian newspaper about child nudity that quoted this article in the New York Times. The article discusses, with the aid of interviews and psycologists' opinions, whether it is appropriate to let children play around in the nude, and until when. The article also discusses whether it ...
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FOOD
Ex-pat moms
Here is an article an American friend of mine living in Paris wrote. It made me laugh, as it rings very true. I thought you guys might like it as we have all been, or are, expat moms! click here for LA Times article -Emilie
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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
2 days ago
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
2 days ago
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
3 days ago
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 ️
4 days ago
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
5 days ago
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
1 week ago
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’ ...
1 week ago
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
1 week ago
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
1 week ago
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
1 week ago
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!
1 year ago
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
2 years ago
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
2 years ago
Check out the cool vibes of our Shop Up event in London in December!
2 years ago
Our 2nd live shopping event in Brooklyn was amazing! Great shopping, delicious treats, tons of kids activities and a super cool family photo booth!
3 years ago
Esther shows us her recipe for delicious mint syrup.
3 years ago
Our live shopping event in London at Chelsea Old Town Hall in 2015 was a big success and so much fun.
3 years ago
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!)
3 years ago
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!
3 years ago
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.
3 years ago