Monthly Archives: August 2010

Cry It Out and Sleep Training

August 31, 2010 Posted by Luschka under Attachment Parenting, Night Time Parenting
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I am a member of the ‘cry-it-out’ generation. When my daughter, Ameli, was just a few days old, my mother suggested we leave her to cry for twenty minutes and she would sleep better. If she was still crying after twenty minutes, we could go in comfort her, and then start again. I sat in… more

Crafty 1st Birthday Party Invitations

August 29, 2010 Posted by Luschka under Mama Crafts
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My little girl’s first birthday is coming up soon. I know many people don’t make much of a fuss for first birthdays, but for various reasons we are. Of course, every good party starts with an invitation so I thought I’d share with you what I’ve done. more

Just Have to Share – Fantastic Banana and Coconut Bread

August 29, 2010 Posted by Luschka under Favourite Recipes I Have To Share, Food
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This is such an amazing recipe. The bread is beautifully moist and such a lovely flavour.  It uses less eggs than other recipes I’ve tried, and the addition of the coconut is unusual but brilliant. It’s also really quick to mix together, and fills the house with a subtle and warming fragrance. more

Guidelines for Safe Formula Feeding

August 28, 2010 Posted by Luschka under Attachment Parenting, Breastfeeding, Child Safety, Reading and Resources
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I am unapologetically pro-breastfeeding: I think it is absolutely normal and everything else is sub-standard. But I am also passionately pro babies being safe, and when a mother cannot or chooses not to breastfeed her child, or for whatever reason makes the decision to formula feed, I think it is essential that she is equipped… more

If Pretending Made It So: We Need Education Not Denial

August 27, 2010 Posted by Luschka under Attachment Parenting, Child Safety, Cosleeping
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Information. It is so vital to our survival. Misinformation, on the other hand is a killer. Can you imagine if you were told that a red traffic light meant ‘go’? What chaos would reign in your life, if you lived very long at all? I have been sorely disturbed in recent months by the information… more

Flying Blind as a New Father

August 26, 2010 Posted by Martin under Being Dad
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Author: Martin It’s probably fair to say that there are a lot of less than perfect fathers out there, but having been at the business myself for approaching a year now, there’s a part of me that sympathises. Now, that’s not to excuse bad parenting – absolutely not. What I mean is that there’s no… more

365-223 to 365- 229 A Week in Pictures

August 25, 2010 Posted by Luschka under Mamatography, Projects
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For the time being our weeks have taken on a distinctly domestic flavour. We’re preparing for our next trip in October, so laying low for the moment, saving up and living frugally. But even so, friends need to be seen, family visited and life must continue, so the odd slow at home day is always… more

The Downside of Stranger Danger

August 24, 2010 Posted by Luschka under Attachment Parenting, Child Safety, Raising Conscious Children
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Lenore Skenazy on Parentdish recently wrote ‘Don’t talk to strangers’ is dangerous advice in which she suggests that rather than teaching our children not to talk to strangers, we should teach them which strangers to turn to. more

Tommee Tippee Closer to Nature Breast Pump – A Review

August 23, 2010 Posted by Luschka under Competitions, Products, Reviews
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Edit on 2 September 2010: Two weeks on I must say I’ve been struggling a bit with the pump recently. It seems to suction milk up in the air pipe if not held exactly the right way, and in one pumping session I had to blow the air out four times. I’m not sure what… more

Out the (Organic Food) Box – Beetroot and Chocolate Cake

August 22, 2010 Posted by Luschka under Favourite Recipes I Have To Share, Food
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Continuing on from last week’s ode to beetroot, I want to share this fantastic cake with you. I know you might think I’ve gone mad, but the truth is, beetroot and chocolate are a fantastic mix. Especially beetroot and bitter dark chocolate. And what a great way to get such a healthy vegetable into your… more


Continuing on from last week’s ode to beetroot, I want to share this fantastic cake with you. I know you might think I’ve gone mad, but the truth is, beetroot and chocolate are a fantastic mix. Especially beetroot and bitter dark chocolate. And what a great way to get such a healthy vegetable into your children too!

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