This shelf of toy bins was a present from Timmy’s grandparents, and we originally used it to organize his toys. After a few weeks though, we found it was an even better way to organize his books. Each bin can hold up to a dozen books depending on size. The bins hold his small- to […] Read more…
Archive of ‘Timmy Steps’ category
Follow your heart
Sometimes I tell my son to be a doctor or a lawyer. There’s no money in the arts (Exhibit A: Me). But I know whatever he pursues, if there’s a writer in him too, I’ll fully support it. Follow your heart, anak. Happiness is wealth too. Read more…
Keep calm and let him clutter
Clutter around the house is a sign of an active toddler. Oh boy, how active is my own. Minutes before this picture was taken, he was drawing on his sketch pad. Then he was drawing on his chair. Before I knew it, he had abandoned most of his crayons on the floor and started sticking […] Read more…
Toddler game: Sockfuls of surprises
Want your toddler to stand still for twenty minutes? This is the game for you. It’s also the game to play when the weather’s grey outside and the toddler has gotten tired of all the things he can play with inside the house (this usually includes non-toys). It’s the WHAT’S IN THE SOCK? game! All […] Read more…
Lactacyd Baby Bath Baby Care Event coming up!
My toddler’s been a Lactacyd user since he was born, so helping promote this awesome advocacy by Lactacyd is an honor. The Lactacyd Baby Bath Care Village is an event that promotes proper baby care and active parenting being key to a child’s holistic growth. You’ve heard that “It takes a village to raise a […] Read more…
Healthy eating tips you can learn from a toddler
1. Eat only when you’re hungry. 2. Stop eating when you’re full. 3. Eat a lot of small servings a.k.a. eating the pica-pica way. 4. Don’t eat with the TV on. 5. No soda or sweet drinks. 6. Don’t stay seated too long at the table. 7. Chew your food very well before swallowing. 8. […] Read more…
20 things I’ve learned from my toddler
Eat when you’re hungry. When you’re cranky, take a nap. Things will be better upon waking up. Don’t hold back excitement! Throw your hands up in the air and stomp your feet! See the world from a different perspective by lying on the floor, or spinning around in many circles and then lying on the […] Read more…