Newborn gifts that make a difference I recently posted a blog about beautiful baby shower gifts. I would like to continue the theme of gift-giving, by writing about gifts for…
A lot of questions come into the bokbo inbox and lately I’ve had a few from people asking what is the perfect baby shower gift! We all know everyone will…
When newborns are welcomed into this world our instinct is to keep them safe – which is where muslin baby wraps come into play. I love the material – it’s super soft – perfect for…
It’s a generational thing. The bond between grandchildren and their grandparents can be so special, it often goes unrecognised until it’s too late. My sons were close to my parents.…
One afternoon, a friend was hosting a backyard barbeque for some neighborhood families. A child called out to the other kids: “Let’s go down to the creek.” The group of…
Of all the clichés about raising a child, this one comes up trumps in the 21st century. Substitute the word village with a modern interpretation of its meaning – say,…
A sleeping baby is, in my opinion, one of the most precious and peaceful sights in the world. I love watching over my granddaughter while she sleeps. Not only does…
One of the great joys of my life is watching my little granddaughter make up games and use her imagination – imaginative play seems to come so naturally to little…
Did you watch the sports’ stars play a game of tennis or cricket over the summer holidays? Or maybe you even played a game yourself? I marvel at the balance,…
Brain power – impacts of digital devices on toddlers My three-year-old daughter’s face wavers in shifting patterns of light from the mini iPad held in her hands. As she lies…