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May, 2010

  1. Montessori or Reggio Emilia?

    May 31, 2010 by Michelle

    We are blessed in many ways in having educational schooling options for Boo.  Currently she is enrolled in a reggio emilia childcare centre which is brillant! We love the feel of the centre, how it is laid out, the studio and arts environment and the carers. Though she is so young (only 15 months) we think that she enjoys being there and the interaction with the other kids/babies.

    But we have been thinking about enrolling her into a Montessori education – which starts at age 3. So unfortunately that means a choice between the Montessori or the reggio emilia approach.  We are torn between the two and would love any feedback, comments or views from others.

    So basically our options are:

    1. Keep her at the Reggio Emilia centre until she turns primary school age and enrol her in a public primary school

    2. Keep her at the Reggio Emilia centre until she turns 3 then move her to the Montessori school and keep her there until grade 6.

    In either option we will be moving her to a private highschool once she hits year 7.

    The problem with the choice is that there are such polls of difference – people either are strongly for or against the 2 different schooling methods.

    So I am asking for help!! If you have any thoughts or experiences, please let me know!

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  2. Having a Baby – How to Make Sure It Doesn’t Break The Bank!

    May 28, 2010 by Michelle

    Check out my article on Bizymoms on "Having a Baby – How to make sure it doesn't break the bank!"

    Would love to hear your thoughts/ideas on how you juggled your finances with your first (or even subsequent) child!

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  3. Our first few steps!

    May 18, 2010 by Michelle

    I am very excited! Our little Boo has taken her first few steps!

    I think it will be a huge milestone for us when she starts walking as it definitely signals the end of the baby era :) Part of me is still in denial that she is now a toddler, but when she starts walking instead of crawling it will hit me!

    So what milestones did you celebrate or see as significant with your baby?

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  4. One of my favourite blogs.. Made by Joel

    May 16, 2010 by Michelle

    The great thing about the net is that there is so much out there – hidden gems, words of wisdom, good advice. One of my favourite blogs is Made by Joel.

    Not only is it blog about great handmade crafts and DIY for kids, it is also by a male artist and father to 2 kids. He has the most amazing and creative ideas. Easy to do and almost brillantly photographed and displayed. As a mother, it has some great ideas which I am constantly storing away for future reference/inspirations.

    Here are some of my favourite posts:

    Actually, who am I kidding? I love them all!! Check it out – it is seriously cool!

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