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For a social being, this one also really enjoys her alone time. I like that about her. 🌱🌱🌱🌱 Chapter: Childhood #chapterchildhood #childhood #motherhood #parenthood #mothering #momlife #mumlife #AussieMum #Australia #Autumn #chapterparenthood #childhoodunplugged #wildones #littlefierceones #letthembelittle #letthekids #mamadiaries #mytinymoments #appleorchard Signed, G

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He finds Chess exciting and takes Chess-losses personally. I find him exciting and take his personhood seriously. Playing, learning, growing. Chapter: Childhood #chapterchildhood #childhood #parenthood #motherhood #childhoodunplugged #chess #playislearning #Summer #Australia #parenting #chapterparenthood #chessclub #PerthZoo Signed, Willing Chess amateur player

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Probably digging for treasure. 🌊☀🐳🐚 It used to be a bit daunting, taking three children on my own to the beach, it's not anymore. Although I will look into where I can find a camel to carry all our things. . . Chapter: Childhood #chapterchildhood #childhood #motherhood #parenthood #mothering #momlife #mumlife #AussieMum #Australia #Autumn #toddlerlife #chapterparenthood #childhoodunplugged #wildones #littlefierceones #letthembelittle #letthekids #mamadiaries #mytinymoments #schoolholidays2017 #parentingwithheart #worldoflittles #siblinghood #siblings #beachlovers Signed, G

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I am an advocate for raising independent, self-managing, emotionally resilient problem-solvers. So when my children come to me with a problem; I try to remember to shift the responsibility, of finding a solution, to them. That way they know I can talk it out with them, provide guidance and support them but ultimately I believe they can succeed and become competent. Even this 2 year old, which if you've met her, you'd think doesn't actually ask for help... But she does... And when I don't rush to help her, she does it herself... And really well. Sometimes I forget, and absent-mindedly help so I need to remind myself to be present, not miss simple opportunities to teach and be intentional about my parenting. 🌳✌⛅🌱 Chapter: Parenthood #chapterchildhood #childhood #motherhood #parenthood #mothering #momlife #mumlife #AussieMum #Australia #Autumn #toddlerlife #chapterparenthood #childhoodunplugged #wildones #littlefierceones #letthembelittle #letthekids #mamadiaries #mytinymoments #schoolholidays2017 #parentingwithheart #intentionalparenting #cultivatingcompetence #nurturingindependence #raisingchildren #downunder Signed, Mama G

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I read, what I found interesting, about the preference for carrying children on our/my left. "When a baby is held on the left, the right side of the mother’s brain lights up, and this physical activation of the right side of the mother’s brain helps her bond with her baby. This is how it works in layman terms: Physical touch on the left side of the body is matched with a response in the right side of the brain.This relationship between one side of the body and it’s opposing side of the brain is called lateralisation.The right side of the brain is the side responsible for language and interpreting emotional signals, amongst other things.Therefore, when a baby is held on the left, the mother better able to interpret it’s physical and emotional cues. This is how the latest piece of research, published in Nature Ecology and Evolution, describes it: “The position of an infant on the mother’s left side may optimise maternal monitoring, by directing sensory information predominantly to the mother’s right hemisphere.” Kapiche? What is fascinating is that we’re not the only animals on the planet to do this. Many mammals do. The researchers of this study watched a whole lot of mammalian species; wild horses, reindeer, walruses, kangaroos and whales to name a few. Not only did mothers keep their babies to the left, but the infants when able to make their own choices, chose to hang to the left of their mothers. Amazing, isn’t it?!" True for me, true for you? From http://www.kidspot.com.au/baby/real-life/in-the-news/why-most-women-carry-babies-on-their-left-side Chapter: Parenthood #chapterparenthood #childhoodunplugged #wildones #littlefierceones #letthembelittle #letthekids #mamadiaries #mytinymoments #schoolholidays2017 #chapterchildhood #childhood #motherhood #parenthood #mothering #momlife #mumlife #AussieMum #Australia #Autumn #toddlerlife

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When your child follows your footsteps. When they're home at the beach like you. Those are sweet, sweet moments. ⛅🌊🌱 Chapter: Childhood #chapterchildhood #childhood #motherhood #parenthood #mothering #momlife #mumlife #AussieMum #Australia #Autumn #toddlerlife #chapterparenthood #childhoodunplugged #wildones #littlefierceones #letthembelittle #letthekids #mamadiaries #beachbabe #Triggbeach #Perthisok #footstepsinthesand #footprints #toddlerswag #headtotoestripes #beachlover Signed, The bigger footprints

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Flamingo socks are a logical tap dancing sock. Chapter: Childhood #chapterchildhood #childhood #flamingo #flair #childstyle #kidswag #tapdance #tapdancer #tapdancing #dance #childswag #magicofchildhood #littleandbrave #littlefierceones #wildones #childhoodunplugged Signed, Dance Mum

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My sweet son was asked to fill a big with 5 items that describe him and his life, to introduce himself to his class. He asked if he could take some photos of me to put in there. He explained, "you mean a lot to me. I love you so much and you are most important to me." I melted. He styled the photos; my outfits, the location and all. It was an act of love. These are the things I am proud of, when I see the tender way they love. This is what I work to cultivate and it is a sweet, sweet reward. Chapter: Motherhood #chaptermotherhood #chapterparenthood #motherhood #parenthood #polaroid #instaxmini #chapterchildhood #childhood #eyepatch #actoflove #childhoodmagic #littlefierceones #wildones #Summer #Australia #Aussiemum #momlife #mumlifeaustralia #magicofchildhood #childphotographer #lovestrategy #parentingwithheart #intentionalparenting Signed, The Ma whose heart is a puddle on the floor.