Month: March 2020

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  Bottles, Bottles, Bottles – A Handy Guide to Introducing a Bottle to a Breastfed Baby

  In the first of a two-part series, Lactation Counsellor and BAMBI Bumps team member Lia Segall Pasternak explains all things bottles. This month Lia discusses introducing a bottle to an exclusively breastfed baby. Next month, Lia will give you information for exclusively bottle-fed babies and explain the safe preparation of formula.  By Lia Segall Pasternak […]
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  Raising Resilient Children

  An Early Years teacher explains how the development of resilience in children will help them to face challenges right into adulthood.By Kaitlin Swala  What is Resilience? Whether you are three years old or 30 years old, all humans possess the ability to be resilient. However, the best time to learn resilience starts in the earliest years […]
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  All The World’s A Stage: Try Everything!

  Being a mom of a little kid is not a reason to give up on something your heart desires. Hanae Matsumura is mom to a 2-year-old one and tells her story about how she is following her passion for performing.By Hanae Matsumura  Last year, I auditioned for an English opera production by Bangkok Community Theatre, […]
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  READER’S CORNER: MARCH 2020

  Need some book recommendations for your child and for parents? Here are some titles picked by Kinokuniya for BAMBI families. (Japanese books follow the English titles. 日本語の本もお見逃しなく☆) For Kids The Newest Princess (Itty Bitty Princess Kitty #1) Author: Melody Mews ISBN: 9781534454934 Itty Bitty Kitty is about to become the princess of Lollyland in this […]
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  Excelling in Languages

  Educator Fiona Walker explains the ways you can encourage children to develop language skills.  While this article focuses on English, the principles are the same, whether it’s English, Thai, or any other language.  By Fiona Walker  The limits of my language are the limits of my world.  ‒Ludwig WittgensteinWe want our children to excel, not […]
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  6 Gems Where Families Can Dine and Play Around Bangkok

  Having a peaceful meal with young kids is a fantasy for every parent. Chayuda shares a list of treasured restaurants that not only cater to your taste buds but also to the energy levels of your young ones.By Chayuda Pieterse  It’s quite tricky to find kid-friendly restaurants where your little ones can enjoy themselves and […]