Tag Archives: Guest Blog
How to prepare your children and yourself for their first day of school
It goes without saying that the first day of school can become quite a dramatic affair – not only for the children involved, but also for their parents, anxious to leave their beloved offspring to deal with the educational reality … Continue reading
Being a dad, a Blokes’ Guide to the First 12 Months. Month 11 - Growing Independence.
Now that baby is only one month away from their first birthday, they are no longer the infant that cannot do anything without you. They still need plenty of care and support, but their growing independence is becoming apparent. They … Continue reading
Being a dad, a Bloke’s Guide to the First 12 Months. Month nine - Almost walking
Your baby will be getting closer and closer to fully-fledged walking. At this stage they can probably crawl upstairs and cruise, moving around upright while holding on to furniture. A few babies at nine months may also take a few … Continue reading
Summer holiday to Orlando – 5 top things to do with children: besides going to the theme parks.
Travel writer and blogger Anne Belle tells us what else there is to do in Orlando besides going to the theme parks. Orlando is the home of Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, Sea World and smaller theme parks & activities … Continue reading
Connecting with family far away.
This week Ann Belle looks at the many different ways of keeping in touch with family members far away. Being an American living in Germany, Ann herself knows all to well the trials and tribulations of living far way from … Continue reading
Seven tips for baby photo series (and three things to do with those photos).
A photo series is when you take a picture of your subject (like your little one) at a regular frequency and then display the pictures in order so that you can see the changes in your subject. Guest blogger Ann … Continue reading
Why I Travel with my Kids.
Small Steps are proud to introduce Ann Belle, a mother and travel fanatic. Living in Germany Ann writes about her travels as well as encouraging other families to explore and engage in their own. For many years Ann had three … Continue reading
Being a dad, a ‘Bloke’s Guide to the First 12 Months
Month eight - Sitting, crawling and standing. Now that your baby is eight months old they are probably sitting well without support and maybe crawling about by bottom shuffling. This is definitely a time for having eyes in the back of … Continue reading
Being a dad, a Bloke’s Guide to the First 12 Months.
Month Seven - Bouncing Baby. Your baby can now support some of their weight on their legs and love to bounce. They should also be able to sit up unsupported (which will free hands for exploring, be aware) and will … Continue reading
Being a dad, a ‘Bloke’s Guide to the First 12 Months’ - month six
Communication and senses. By six months your baby sees and hears the world almost as well as you do and their communication skills are expanding rapidly. Now I’m not saying you will be able to discuss the entire works of … Continue reading
