Cosmic Child

22/10/2019

Strategies for dealing with a toddler that refuses to participate in daily tasks

11/09/2019

"The study supports the idea that it is important to have peaceful and uninterrupted moments of interaction with infants every day.

- Parents of young children should be provided with all the support they need to reduce stress. The parent's own self-regulation and ability of settling into their infant's early months is tied to their situation in life, adds Korja.

At present, it is especially important to study the unpredictability of the environment and its significance as interaction between the parent and infant is threatened by surprising interruptions, such as pressure of being online all the time and stress factors related to a hectic lifestyle."

A joint project of the University of Turku's FinnBrain study and the University of California-Irvine (US) investigated the impact of the predictability of parent interaction on a child's development. The study showed that a higher predictability of the parent's interaction signals in infancy was ass...

05/08/2019

Undertaking the potty learning process has required me to shift my thinking as an adult.

12/07/2018

"I think what men bring differently to early years, is nothing to do with their gender. What anyone brings to early years, they bring from their personality and their experiences. But the perception from the child can be very different - and that's very important to take on board."
"It shows young people that men can be caring, just as much as women can, and it provides them with a very positive role model"

01/07/2018

A fascinating read!

"Parents need to be aware of how their children can regulate their own behavior based on what's going on around them."

30/06/2018

Love this post - beautiful pictures and great ideas for how you can set up a weaning table in your home!

Because Montessori looks different in every home! Today I'm sharing lots of advice, ideas and pictures of Montessori weaning tables and place settings from around the world. These are from parents and Montessori trained guides. "This Montessori inspired placemat has been a great success so far. He c...

29/06/2018

Preparing materials for our Movement & Music class on Sunday! ♥

28/06/2018

Practicing our pouring and observation skills ♥

27/06/2018

Two weeks left of our Movement & Music classes! Only a few spots are still available!

Are you curious about the Montessori principles? Interested in learning about movement and music activities to do with your child? Or just looking for a lovely way to spend a morning with your little one? Cosmic Child is offering a parent + child class for children aged 1 - 6 :)

Email [email protected] to register!
Or check www.cosmicchild.nl for more information.

New classes will begin again in August!

25/06/2018

We used glass shakers in our movement & music class! This was such a lovely opportunity for the little ones to explore the auditory and visual experience!

21/06/2018

Sweet little ladybug sitting on my finger 🎵🎶