Little notes from HangFor first time moms-to-be like me, this list is very helpful: http://www.todaysparent.com/pregnancybirth/youandnewborn/article.jsp?content=20030605_132958_3736&page=1 Number of items to buy: http://www.babies.sutterhealth.org/laboranddelivery/ld_layette.cfm
Source: http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=resources&id=4265738 Why teach a foreign language to a baby/toddler? Children who learned a second language after the age of 11 had two distinct areas of the brain for understanding language — one for their native language and one for their 2nd language. On the other hand, children who learned a 2nd language before the [...]
Source: http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=resources&id=4265738 Use Multi-Sensory Learning with Your Child When your child shows an interest in a particular topic, try to help her learn about that topic using as many sensory systems as possible. ie: If your child is interested in learning about flowers — let him see, smell, touch, and even hear the gentle sound [...]
Source: http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=resources&id=4265738 Teaching Baby to Read Over 50% of children in the U.S. public school systems are currently reading below grade level. Billions of dollars are spent each year on remedial reading programs in our public schools. Why is the system failing? Research is clear that there is a natural window of opportunity for learning [...]
It’s often said that Luxembourg is the best place to have a baby. So how does the system work? -Almost free monthly check-ups (insurance will cover ~92% of the costs incurred). However antenatal classes are not covered by insurance. It costs approximately from 60-100 euros for antenatal classes (15-20 euros/2 hour session). The classes can [...]
Luxembourg, Oct 05, 2009 1st month (Jun/Jul): Switzerland-Luxembourg- UK-Vietnam. Little one traveled from Interlaken (Switzerland), drove back to Luxembourg, flew to London, then flew to Hanoi and Ho chi minh City (Vietnam). Mommy felt completely fine and was unaware of the little one’s presence. Mommy’s group project kept her and the team (Felix, Yuki, Osamu) [...]
