“Life with my Penguin” is growing. Thanks to all readers and the community. I am deeply grateful. Meanwhile, we understand it might have become harder for some of you to navigate, check recommendations on parenting resources. Since they are scattered throughout different blog posts and all social media (Facebook and Instagram)
This page is an attempt to consolidate all recommendations to one page. I hope you find this page useful.
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Books for children
We do realize putting all loved books on a page could overwhelm you. Hence, we are adding the most loved books in our shelves.
You can find more of our recommendations newborn, toddler, and preschooler.
Julia Donaldson collection (10 book set)
The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
Usborne’s All You Need to Know Before You Start School
Botanicum: Welcome to the Museum
Must have toys
We believe a child needs a few toys to encourage them to explore ideas, test their theories, and find a solution. Let’s keep things minimal.
You can find more age-appropriate toys for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Listing the most favorite ones, here.
Melissa & Doug On the Go Water Wow!
Wooden Rail Overpass Train Track
Sensory Play Co.’s Rainbow Blocks
Learning at home (Preschool)
The initial years of children is precious. They are the foundation years that shapes children’s future health, happiness, growth, development and learning achievement at school, in the family and community, and in life in general. You can read more about it here.
The already listed toys and books, A.K.A our parenting resources, should help you in the first 5 years of a child’s life. Yet there are few things that are essentials to have at home. Listing them below.
Stationary
Lines Patterns : Trace And Practice Patterns
Are You Ready for Kindergarten
Melissa & Doug Standing Art Easel
Brain teaser Educational Toys (Numbers, Shapes, Vehicles, Vegetables, Animals and Fruits)
How Children Learn by John Holt Paperback | Kindle
(Though this book might sound like a parenting book. However, before you plan/start to homeschool your child you should read this.)
Parenting books
There are several parenting books available online and at bookstores. During my parenting journey I have learnt a lot from these resources and would strong recommend to read these books.
Mindful Parenting: The First 1,000 Days Paperback | Kindle (Review)
My Child Won’t Eat! Paperback | Kindle (Review)
How To Talk So Little Kids Will Listen: A Survival Guide to Life with Children Ages 2-7 Paperback | Kindle (Review)
Notes for Healthy Kids Paperback | Kindle (Summary)
The Danish Way of Parenting Paperback | Kindle (Review)
Playful Learning Paperback (Review)
The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind Paperback (Review)
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