Jenni - Mellow Baby
Using Baby Sign Language in a Two-language household
Is Baby Sign Language confusing for bilingual babies? If you’re already using a few languages in your house won’t signing just...
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Jenni - Mellow Baby
- Jan 16, 2020
- 5 min
Shopping for Kids Clothes Makes me Irrationally Angry
Awwwww your baby is so sweet – what a cute little boy’. ‘It’s a girl actually’ ‘Oh. My. God. I am so sorry. I can’t believe I just said...
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Jenni - Mellow Baby
- Nov 22, 2019
- 5 min
Why this is the first year I’ve bought Christmas presents for my kids
My kids are 6 and 5 and this is the first year that I have specifically bought them anything for Christmas. Now, that might sound mean...
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Jenni - Mellow Baby
- Sep 24, 2019
- 2 min
The Competition for Busy
Do you notice……everyone is B-U-S-Y? I hear it when I am at the park with my children, at the grocery store, before a work meeting, and of...
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Jenni - Mellow Baby
- Jun 17, 2019
- 3 min
IS PLAYING ALONE GOOD FOR MY INFANT OR TODDLER?
Yes the answer is yes! Yes the answer is yes! Just because your child is young does not mean you have to be by their side playing every...
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Jenni - Mellow Baby
- May 23, 2019
- 5 min
What To Expect When You Are No Longer Expecting.
The world is full of advice for pregnant and about-to-deliver mommies. From books to blog posts to friendly neighborhood chit chat, ...
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Jenni - Mellow Baby
- Apr 29, 2019
- 4 min
Tired and Beyond
Your baby has arrived and all of the emotions are running high! You spend hours just watching your baby as they drift in and out of...
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Jenni - Mellow Baby
- Apr 12, 2019
- 2 min
Why Newborn Portraits are Important
Guest blog post by Ottawa Lifestyle Artist Irina Fortey from Irina Fortey Photography Let's be honest, the first weeks of bringing a new...
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Jenni - Mellow Baby
- Mar 19, 2019
- 2 min
It’s Not a Competition
It’s so hard not to feel competitive with other Moms. Some kids are learning Japanese and mine are over here licking the refrigerator. I...
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Jenni - Mellow Baby
- Mar 4, 2019
- 1 min
I Have A Shadow
I have a shadow. She literally walks in my footsteps. A beautiful, fragile little thing. But she's also strong, sharp & hilarious. My...
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Jenni - Mellow Baby
- Feb 24, 2019
- 3 min
Six Great Reasons You Should Teach Your Child to Sign.
If you are a parent of a baby or toddler (or currently pregnant) you probably have heard of “baby signing.” But why would you want to use...
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Jenni - Mellow Baby
- Feb 19, 2019
- 3 min
Three Signs of Sleep Regression and What to do About it.
"Suddenly my child is waking several times a night?" "My baby has started protesting at bedtime!" "He looks tired but he refuses to nap...
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Jenni - Mellow Baby
- Feb 10, 2019
- 2 min
The Body Language Series No 5 - I'm so Happy!
There are few things that are as rewarding or heart-warming as your baby’s first smile. It is amazing and something you will remember...
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Jenni - Mellow Baby
- Feb 4, 2019
- 19 min
What is Story Massage?
I love Baby Massage but my kids are older now...what can we do?I didn't get the chance to learn massage when my kids were young, what can...
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Jenni - Mellow Baby
- Jan 27, 2019
- 2 min
The Body Language Series No 4 - Yawning and Sleeping
Two hours old and I’m bored already! Just after birth, a baby will often take several huge yawns. It is natural to suppose that he is...
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Jenni - Mellow Baby
- Jan 15, 2019
- 2 min
The Body Language Series 1: How to Secretly Become a Baby Whispering Ninja.
Before they can talk, naturally, babies will use gestures and nonverbal communication. Body language that is so innate, that it has...
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Jenni - Mellow Baby
- Jan 15, 2019
- 2 min
Body Language Series 2 - The eyes have it
Aren't babies sooooo cute? Babies are born with a brilliant arsenal of ‘weapons’ to ensure that they are well looked after and well-loved...
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Jenni - Mellow Baby
- Jan 15, 2019
- 3 min
Body Language Series 3 - Do you hear what I hear?
Did you know that babies begin to respond to sounds in the womb? But just how good is a baby’s hearing once they are on the outside? The...
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