The Holy Grail of Parenting
There is thread of obsession creeping through advice resources for new parents, from parenting books to mommy blogs, everyone is talking about baby…
“We don’t judge other parents”
Soon after becoming a mom I found out that the North Germans, of whom I had thought of as people who are generally good…
Awaiting the First Steps
Friday the 24th October was a memorable day in our household. Let me tell you why. I was in the kitchen cooking Birdy’s lunch while…
I am NOT my Baby
Having a baby turns one’s life upside down so it is not surprising that sometimes all young parents speak about is their little one. I…
First Spoons
Already two months have passed since I did my little inquiry into first baby foods around the world. At the time I was…
Daddy Tuesdays
These days on Tuesday evenings around 17.45. I usually find myself pacing the hallway, my shoes and jacket already on, ready to leave on a…
6 months, 26 weeks, 184 days
As of today Birdy is half a year old! No matter how I count it – 6 months, 26 weeks, 184 days, or 4416 hours…
Cooking with Baby (plus recipe ideas)
Ever heard the word hangry? I’m the living definition of it. I’m generally a glass-half-full kind of person who’s calm, fairly patient and usually…
Introducing Solids: First Baby Foods Across the Globe
During Birdy’s latest check-up our German paediatrician suggested introducing solids once she turns 4 months old and provided us with a very detailed chart…
Baby Passport Photo in 5 Easy Steps
Today is an exciting day because we just ordered Birdy’s very first passport. For now our little double citizen will have only the German…