RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_93c5e3a9-3228-47cc-9d8e-5754f7d7a900 -- Rendered At Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:25:54 +0000 Spontaneous Mother https://redcircle.com/shows/spontaneous-mother en-US All rights reserved. Kazu Spontaneous mothers, a Japanese mum in Chicagoland & a Venezuelan mum in Germany, shares own experiences: we call it “everyday wonderful chaos” regarding raising boys, parenting and anything adults want to talk about! Get your tea or coffee and hope you enjoy this podcast! 93c5e3a9-3228-47cc-9d8e-5754f7d7a900 Spontaneous mothers, a Japanese mum in Chicagoland & a Venezuelan mum in Germany, shares own experiences: we call it “everyday wonderful chaos” regarding raising boys, parenting and anything adults want to talk about! Get your tea or coffee and hope you enjoy this podcast!

]]> episodic no Kazu spontaneousmother@gmail.com no full #21 How do we keep our mental health? #21 How do we keep our mental health? Kazu Hello again!

In this episode we talk about mom's burnout and how real it is. Kazu goes through tough times and Grecia also shares how it was for her.

We talk about what has worked for us. Of course the most immediate solution is to get help in whatever task you can (babysitting, housework...) but if you can't afford it, talk to your partner, relative... to see how they can support.


If you are struggling please talk to your partner/ friend/ therapist /...


]]> <p>Hello again! </p><p>In this episode we talk about mom&#39;s burnout and how real it is. Kazu goes through tough times and Grecia also shares how it was for her.</p><p>We talk about what has worked for us. Of course the most immediate solution is to get help in whatever task you can (babysitting, housework...) but if you can&#39;t afford it, talk to your partner, relative... to see how they can support.</p><p><br></p><p>If you are struggling please talk to your partner/ friend/ therapist /...</p><p><br></p> 58719de0-390c-45c1-b062-c0015990ab04 https://redcircle.com/shows/93c5e3a9-3228-47cc-9d8e-5754f7d7a900/episodes/756cdd29-fa02-4bc5-b9f5-850592675b66 Mon, 22 May 2023 12:00:00 +0000 900 no full #20 Bali Trip with kids #20 Bali Trip with kids Kazu Hi everyone on this episode we have a fun conversation about Grecia's holidays in Bali with her family (17-month old toddler included!)

I actually really enjoy travelling with my toddler this time, I felt it was special as he's older he was really interacting and being very independent as opposed to previous trips where we needed to do more things for him.

My motto for traveling with kids is prepare and plan but don't overthink it, try to relax and also have fun. Kids can also be unpredictable so be flexible.

Enjoy!

]]> <p>Hi everyone on this episode we have a fun conversation about Grecia&#39;s holidays in Bali with her family (17-month old toddler included!)</p><p>I actually really enjoy travelling with my toddler this time, I felt it was special as he&#39;s older he was really interacting and being very independent as opposed to previous trips where we needed to do more things for him.</p><p>My motto for traveling with kids is prepare and plan but don&#39;t overthink it, try to relax and also have fun. Kids can also be unpredictable so be flexible.</p><p>Enjoy!</p> 9c4a525b-db2e-4a82-b358-3d572ff3537c https://redcircle.com/shows/93c5e3a9-3228-47cc-9d8e-5754f7d7a900/episodes/78b6be5b-0a26-4826-bcb9-56ee7f1c5a5b Mon, 15 May 2023 12:00:00 +0000 714 no full #19 Stem with kids! #19 Stem with kids! Kazu In this episode we continue to talk about our experience in Forest School.

Kazu's son is now becoming a scientist (actually aren't all kids scientists?!), not but really they have been doing lots of cool experiments and we bring you some here.

Grecia talks about the balance between letting your little one explore and keeping him/her safe (not an easy task!)

Experiments to do with kids*:

  1. Making snow: ingredients: Baking soda & shaving cream - that's it! We use our hands to make them (all the mess with hands/ clothes at home, highly recommend doing it outside or anywhere easy to clean afterwards) it was fun and good for sensory play!
  2. Changing colour water: ingredients: violet flowers, baking soda and vinegar. We boiled flowers to get colours but you can also boil vegetables such as purple cabbage or any vivid colour vegetables. Mixing baking soda and vinegar is a key because it makes bubbles, looks fun and kids will love it!


*under adult supervision

]]> <p>In this episode we continue to talk about our experience in Forest School. </p><p>Kazu&#39;s son is now becoming a scientist (actually aren&#39;t all kids scientists?!), not but really they have been doing lots of cool experiments and we bring you some here. </p><p>Grecia talks about the balance between letting your little one explore and keeping him/her safe (not an easy task!)</p><p><strong>Experiments to do with kids*: </strong></p><ol><li><strong>Making snow:</strong> ingredients: Baking soda &amp; shaving cream - that&#39;s it! We use our hands to make them (all the mess with hands/ clothes at home, highly recommend doing it outside or anywhere easy to clean afterwards) it was fun and good for sensory play!</li><li><strong>Changing colour water:</strong> ingredients: violet flowers, baking soda and vinegar. We boiled flowers to get colours but you can also boil vegetables such as purple cabbage or any vivid colour vegetables. Mixing baking soda and vinegar is a key because it makes bubbles, looks fun and kids will love it!</li></ol><p><br></p><p>*under adult supervision</p> 83dc4d98-c512-4d7a-a3cc-6ed876beafc9 https://redcircle.com/shows/93c5e3a9-3228-47cc-9d8e-5754f7d7a900/episodes/726fba44-09c6-4206-ade9-0b31902bd68b Mon, 08 May 2023 13:00:00 +0000 895 no full #18 Everyday challenges #18 Everyday challenges Kazu In today's episode Kazu and Grecia talk about everyday parenting challenges...How to make friends with other moms, kids' social skills, and everyday differences we face regarding raising kids between various cultures among USA and Singapore.

As challenging as parenthood can be, it's also great!! Grecia finds that sometimes taking things not so seriously helps. "My child is soooo curious you would go crazy trying to make him behave in a certain 'acceptable' way, but why would you? I enjoy his sense of humor, and try to guide him in a loving manner, ultimately coping with this new world is tougher for them than us as parents"

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]]> <p>In today&#39;s episode Kazu and Grecia talk about everyday parenting challenges...How to make friends with other moms, kids&#39; social skills, and everyday differences we face regarding raising kids between various cultures among USA and Singapore.</p><p>As challenging as parenthood can be, it&#39;s also great!! Grecia finds that sometimes taking things not so seriously helps. &#34;My child is soooo curious you would go crazy trying to make him behave in a certain &#39;acceptable&#39; way, but why would you? I enjoy his sense of humor, and try to guide him in a loving manner, ultimately coping with this new world is tougher for them than us as parents&#34;</p><p>instagram: spontaneousmother</p> e714e785-caed-43c0-94f8-15f04b201691 https://redcircle.com/shows/93c5e3a9-3228-47cc-9d8e-5754f7d7a900/episodes/cf71cd98-7bf1-435e-8a66-19f2d6a9c6b9 Mon, 27 Mar 2023 13:00:00 +0000 807 no full #17 Motherhood Challenges - How to have a career? #17 Motherhood Challenges - How to have a career? Kazu In this episode we talk about the challenges of being a mother and wanting to have a career. Yes it is possible! Grecia shares her struggles.

I have talked to so many other women and it is definitely possible to have a successful career while being a mom. A strong support system is needed (at home) and an understanding partner so that you can both support each other when needed.

Yet, one part of me wants to be with my baby 24/7...they grow so fast....and the other wants to work on interesting topics. Actually, having a kid has also given me perspective on what really matters. I don't want to go back to working long hours for the sake of working as now the opportunity cost is so high!


Enjoy!


]]> <p>In this episode we talk about the challenges of being a mother and wanting to have a career. Yes it is possible! Grecia shares her struggles.</p><p>I have talked to so many other women and it is definitely possible to have a successful career while being a mom. A strong support system is needed (at home) and an understanding partner so that you can both support each other when needed. </p><p>Yet, one part of me wants to be with my baby 24/7...they grow so fast....and the other wants to work on interesting topics. Actually, having a kid has also given me perspective on what really matters. I don&#39;t want to go back to working long hours for the sake of working as now the opportunity cost is so high! </p><p><br></p><p>Enjoy!</p><p><br></p> 047060fa-cc86-490b-b83a-0a1136d2fbe3 https://redcircle.com/shows/93c5e3a9-3228-47cc-9d8e-5754f7d7a900/episodes/9f72247f-662e-4fe5-9982-86a7aafaea13 Mon, 20 Mar 2023 13:00:00 +0000 899 no full #16 Forest School? - what is it? #16 Forest School? - what is it? Kazu In this episode we go deeper in our conversation about childcare / schools. Kazu takes her older son everyday to Forest School in Chicago, after a difficult time in other type of schools; and Grecia coincidentally also takes her little one to forest school once a week in Singapore.

How is forest school different in these 2 countries?, What is forest school anyway? Are the kids feeling better?

Is there forest school in your country / city?

If you are currently living in Chicagoland or Singapore we give you the details to our forest schools! This episode is not sponsored so these are actually places we like

Chicagoland

Forest School Village provides: https://www.parkfun.com/news/forest-playschool

Forest school in the Morton Arboretum (Kazu personally loves it so much because this is the only one she can send her kid without her attending! It's very rare finding the places without adults for 3 year old kid still with diaper!!!) : https://mortonarb.org/explore/activities/childrens-family-programs/curiosity-woods-forest-play-program/

Singapore

Wildlings Singapore - Forest school, they also offer camps and much more!. The dynamic is really free so kids are not bound to do a specific activity for a period of time: https://www.wildlings.sg/

]]> <p>In this episode we go deeper in our conversation about childcare / schools.<strong> Kazu takes her older son everyday to Forest School in Chicago</strong>, after a difficult time in other type of schools; and <strong>Grecia coincidentally also takes her little one to forest school once a week in Singapore. </strong></p><p>How is forest school different in these 2 countries?, What is forest school anyway? Are the kids feeling better?</p><p>Is there forest school in your country / city?</p><p>If you are currently living in Chicagoland or Singapore we give you the details to our forest schools! This episode is not sponsored so these are actually places we like</p><p><strong>Chicagoland</strong></p><p>Forest School Village provides: https://www.parkfun.com/news/forest-playschool</p><p>Forest school in the Morton Arboretum (Kazu personally loves it so much because this is the only one she can send her kid without her attending! It&#39;s very rare finding the places without adults for 3 year old kid still with diaper!!!) : https://mortonarb.org/explore/activities/childrens-family-programs/curiosity-woods-forest-play-program/</p><p><strong>Singapore</strong></p><p>Wildlings Singapore - Forest school, they also offer camps and much more!. The dynamic is really free so kids are not bound to do a specific activity for a period of time: https://www.wildlings.sg/</p> 7b546a92-a6dc-42aa-9949-3944dcc736e6 https://redcircle.com/shows/93c5e3a9-3228-47cc-9d8e-5754f7d7a900/episodes/656ae044-d354-4eea-9605-f69c980e4996 Mon, 27 Feb 2023 14:00:00 +0000 899 no full #15 Changing perception to think positive #15 Changing perception to think positive Kazu Today is Kazu only speaking about the situation regarding her first son who stop going to the school because of the stress. Kazu got stuck and stressed because she was thinking too much what to do with him while still breastfeeding her second son. However, she managed to change her perception to see the world and think positive, everything changed. Mental feels so good, physical gets better! Thinking happy, live the moment is a key for parenting. (and of course, patience!) Hope you enjoy listening what she wants to shout out to all the parents!

]]> <p>Today is Kazu only speaking about the situation regarding her first son who stop going to the school because of the stress. Kazu got stuck and stressed because she was thinking too much what to do with him while still breastfeeding her second son. However, she managed to change her perception to see the world and think positive, everything changed. Mental feels so good, physical gets better! Thinking happy, live the moment is a key for parenting. (and of course, patience!) Hope you enjoy listening what she wants to shout out to all the parents! </p> a47e0092-d781-4468-ac60-cf6a4bd512b5 https://redcircle.com/shows/93c5e3a9-3228-47cc-9d8e-5754f7d7a900/episodes/e26740ed-4cae-4940-90c0-f31fd2190664 Mon, 06 Feb 2023 14:00:00 +0000 445 no full #14 Finding daycare in Singapore, Germany and USA #14 Finding daycare in Singapore, Germany and USA Kazu This is a continuation of our school series, we explore the specificities of each country and how we try to navigate them

Cultural differences are so great but they also add a layer of complexity when it comes to finding childcare / schools! Maybe we as parents need to be more flexible and embrace these differences


Enjoy!

]]> <p>This is a continuation of our school series, we explore the specificities of each country and how we try to navigate them</p><p>Cultural differences are so great but they also add a layer of complexity when it comes to finding childcare / schools! Maybe we as parents need to be more flexible and embrace these differences </p><p><br></p><p>Enjoy!</p> e9a5fd50-c10c-4fc5-b0d9-5bc07a455a45 https://redcircle.com/shows/93c5e3a9-3228-47cc-9d8e-5754f7d7a900/episodes/6dd0dc2d-27e1-47cd-a442-8773a3929ec1 Mon, 30 Jan 2023 14:00:00 +0000 886 no full #13 School transition - one size fits all? #13 School transition - one size fits all? Kazu Hi everyone, Very short episode!

On this episode we discuss some ideas to transition kids at school.

However we notice this is different in every country dependent on the culture but also on how much bandwidth parents have to support this transition.

We would love to hear what is typical in your country!!


]]> <p>Hi everyone, Very short episode!</p><p>On this episode we discuss some ideas to transition kids at school. </p><p>However we notice this is different in every country dependent on the culture but also on how much bandwidth parents have to support this transition. </p><p>We would love to hear what is typical in your country!!</p><p><br></p> 4ea1ce91-c690-4f88-9d47-7590c0e11fc5 https://redcircle.com/shows/93c5e3a9-3228-47cc-9d8e-5754f7d7a900/episodes/64b0f633-e241-43e2-8702-df1d2c695f5a Mon, 23 Jan 2023 14:00:00 +0000 335 no full #12 Quitting School - when our kids struggle at school #12 Quitting School - when our kids struggle at school Kazu In this Episode we share our struggle with finding and continuing school for our kids.

Finding school for kids is never ending! Kazu's son quit Montessori school because of stress. Sharing how Kazu felt and thought about Montessori.

Grecia‘s journey trying to find childcare for her 1 yo and how cultural differences make it challenging. We also discuss tips & advice on different schooling topics.

]]> <p>In this Episode we share our struggle with finding and continuing school for our kids.</p><p>Finding school for kids is never ending! Kazu&#39;s son quit Montessori school because of stress. Sharing how Kazu felt and thought about Montessori.</p><p>Grecia‘s journey trying to find childcare for her 1 yo and how cultural differences make it challenging. We also discuss tips &amp; advice on different schooling topics.</p> dc601609-b2a2-4781-8bcc-4ba3d434fb2b https://redcircle.com/shows/93c5e3a9-3228-47cc-9d8e-5754f7d7a900/episodes/e24091ec-9e66-4ede-ba97-73a1edc5c75a Mon, 16 Jan 2023 14:00:00 +0000 857 no full #11 Grecia is in Singapore - how to travel with a baby? #11 Grecia is in Singapore - how to travel with a baby? Kazu In this episode we talk about some of our tips and tricks when it comes to traveling with babies.

in fact, if you google you will find lots of Information on this topic, maybe too much?

traveling with a baby shouldn’t be so much different from how you have been traveling so far… some people prefer fancy traveling, others are backpackers … in any case you continue doing what you have been doing just with a bit more preparation :)

]]> <p>In this episode we talk about some of our tips and tricks when it comes to traveling with babies.</p><p>in fact, if you google you will find lots of Information on this topic, maybe too much?</p><p>traveling with a baby shouldn’t be so much different from how you have been traveling so far… some people prefer fancy traveling, others are backpackers … in any case you continue doing what you have been doing just with a bit more preparation :)</p> ced89756-f6a2-4d97-80b5-d22105e75861 https://redcircle.com/shows/93c5e3a9-3228-47cc-9d8e-5754f7d7a900/episodes/3b762dbc-3aa7-4a07-bf96-3267fb35fdd7 Mon, 09 Jan 2023 14:00:00 +0000 832 no full #10 Encourage & discourage your child's natural talents with Lindsey Silva (3/3) #10 Encourage & discourage your child's natural talents with Lindsey Silva (3/3) Kazu Today is continuation from last episode regarding natural talents with Lindsey Silva. We discuss how we can encourage & discourage our kids' natural talents.


On this episode we talked to Lindsey Silva about discovering your child's natural talents. Lindsey is passionate about this topic, greatly driven by being raised discovering her natural talents guided by her mom Becky Preble; author of "Discover your Child's Natural Talents" and "My Enjoyable Activities Journal" by Becky Preble (to be re-released in the future! stay tuned)

Find more information on

  • Lindsey's IG account: @discoveryourchildsnts
  • Becky Preble's website: www.getadirection.com (geared toward parents of high schoolers but all parents can find great insights about kids and natural talents!)


Enjoy!

]]> <p>Today is continuation from last episode regarding natural talents with Lindsey Silva. We discuss how we can encourage &amp; discourage our kids&#39; natural talents.</p><p><br></p><p>On this episode we talked to <strong>Lindsey Silva</strong> about <strong>discovering</strong> <strong>your child&#39;s natural talents</strong>. Lindsey is passionate about this topic, greatly driven by being raised discovering her natural talents guided by her mom Becky Preble; author of &#34;Discover your Child&#39;s Natural Talents&#34; and &#34;My Enjoyable Activities Journal&#34; by Becky Preble (to be re-released in the future! stay tuned)</p><p>Find more information on</p><ul><li><strong>Lindsey&#39;s IG account: @discoveryourchildsnts</strong></li><li><strong>Becky Preble&#39;s website: </strong><a href="http://www.getadirection.com/" rel="nofollow"><strong>www.getadirection.com</strong></a> (geared toward parents of high schoolers but all parents can find great insights about kids and natural talents!)</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Enjoy!</p> ca357595-ebf8-412d-bafc-a68a167d7f2a https://redcircle.com/shows/93c5e3a9-3228-47cc-9d8e-5754f7d7a900/episodes/0fb9c912-2c1d-4b84-b05d-107632e790eb Mon, 31 Oct 2022 13:00:00 +0000 900 no full #9 Natural talents pattern with Lindsey Silva (2/3) #9 Natural talents pattern with Lindsey Silva (2/3) Kazu This episode is continuation from last episode regarding discover your child's natural talent with Lindsey Silva.


On this episode we talked to Lindsey Silva about discovering your child's natural talents. Lindsey is passionate about this topic, greatly driven by being raised discovering her natural talents guided by her mom Becky Preble; author of "Discover your Child's Natural Talents" and "My Enjoyable Activities Journal" by Becky Preble (to be re-released in the future! stay tuned)

Find more information on

  • Lindsey's IG account: @discoveryourchildsnts
  • Becky Preble's website: www.getadirection.com (geared toward parents of high schoolers but all parents can find great insights about kids and natural talents!)


Enjoy!


]]> <p>This episode is continuation from last episode regarding discover your child&#39;s natural talent with Lindsey Silva.</p><p><br></p><p>On this episode we talked to <strong>Lindsey Silva</strong> about <strong>discovering</strong> <strong>your child&#39;s natural talents</strong>. Lindsey is passionate about this topic, greatly driven by being raised discovering her natural talents guided by her mom Becky Preble; author of &#34;Discover your Child&#39;s Natural Talents&#34; and &#34;My Enjoyable Activities Journal&#34; by Becky Preble (to be re-released in the future! stay tuned)</p><p>Find more information on</p><ul><li><strong>Lindsey&#39;s IG account: @discoveryourchildsnts</strong></li><li><strong>Becky Preble&#39;s website: </strong><a href="http://www.getadirection.com/" rel="nofollow"><strong>www.getadirection.com</strong></a> (geared toward parents of high schoolers but all parents can find great insights about kids and natural talents!)</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Enjoy!</p><p><br></p> 061866b9-0870-48a9-8371-fadfb871a7dd https://redcircle.com/shows/93c5e3a9-3228-47cc-9d8e-5754f7d7a900/episodes/35a06a7a-9aa7-49d1-8d27-5bb92b5c4c40 Mon, 24 Oct 2022 13:00:00 +0000 766 no full #8 Discover your child's natural talents with Lindsey Silva (1/3) #8 Discover your child's natural talents with Lindsey Silva (1/3) Kazu On this episode we talked to Lindsey Silva about discovering your child's natural talents. Lindsey is passionate about this topic, greatly driven by being raised discovering her natural talents guided by her mom Becky Preble; author of "Discover your Child's Natural Talents" and "My Enjoyable Activities Journal" by Becky Preble (to be re-released in the future! stay tuned)

Find more information on

  • Lindsey's IG account: @discoveryourchildsnts
  • Becky Preble's website: www.getadirection.com (geared toward parents of high schoolers but all parents can find great insights about kids and natural talents!)


Enjoy!

]]> <p>On this episode we talked to <strong>Lindsey Silva</strong> about <strong>discovering</strong> <strong>your child&#39;s natural talents</strong>. Lindsey is passionate about this topic, greatly driven by being raised discovering her natural talents guided by her mom Becky Preble; author of &#34;Discover your Child&#39;s Natural Talents&#34; and &#34;My Enjoyable Activities Journal&#34; by Becky Preble (to be re-released in the future! stay tuned)</p><p>Find more information on</p><ul><li><strong>Lindsey&#39;s IG account: @discoveryourchildsnts</strong></li><li><strong>Becky Preble&#39;s website: </strong><a href="http://www.getadirection.com" rel="nofollow"><strong>www.getadirection.com</strong></a> (geared toward parents of high schoolers but all parents can find great insights about kids and natural talents!)</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Enjoy!</p> 0d9c6c58-55ab-47b1-b018-63601028e389 https://redcircle.com/shows/93c5e3a9-3228-47cc-9d8e-5754f7d7a900/episodes/4a21454d-aaa7-48d0-a531-0a82c22cdb05 Mon, 17 Oct 2022 13:00:00 +0000 880 no full #7 Books we read to our kids #7 Books we read to our kids Kazu In this episode we discuss some of our favorite books to read to our kids! Actually reading is great to encourage language skills, bonding and in our experience a great way to inspire or teach something to your little one(s)!

Chris Ferrie lives in Australia! Sorry about that. There are so many of his books Kazu has starting from block chain for babies, climate change for babies and so much more! Here is his site: https://www.csferrie.com/books

  • Poo book was: Mag ik eens in je luier kijken? by Guido Van Genechten (In Japanese it is おむつの中みせてみせて！by ヒドファンへネヒテン）
  • Interactive book was: Let's Play! by Herve Tullet
  • Baby Kumon books: https://www.kumon.ne.jp/babykumon/


Grecia mentioned the following books:

  • Change starts with us by Sophie Beer
  • Love makes a family by Sophie Beer
  • Kindness makes us strong by Sophie Beer
  • The Big Eating Book by Guido Van Genechten
  • I'll Always Hold your Hand by Guido Van Genechten
  • Ten Little Series by Mike Brownlow and Simon Rickerty
]]> <p>In this episode we discuss some of our favorite books to read to our kids! Actually<strong> reading is great to encourage language skills, bonding and in our experience a great way to inspire or teach something to your little one(s)!</strong></p><p>Chris Ferrie lives in Australia! Sorry about that. There are so many of his books Kazu has starting from block chain for babies, climate change for babies and so much more! Here is his site: https://www.csferrie.com/books</p><ul><li>Poo book was: Mag ik eens in je luier kijken? by Guido Van Genechten (In Japanese it is おむつの中みせてみせて！by ヒドファンへネヒテン）</li><li>Interactive book was: Let&#39;s Play! by Herve Tullet</li><li>Baby Kumon books: https://www.kumon.ne.jp/babykumon/</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Grecia mentioned the following books:</p><ul><li>Change starts with us by Sophie Beer</li><li>Love makes a family by Sophie Beer</li><li>Kindness makes us strong by Sophie Beer</li><li>The Big Eating Book by Guido Van Genechten</li><li>I&#39;ll Always Hold your Hand by Guido Van Genechten</li><li>Ten Little Series by Mike Brownlow and Simon Rickerty</li></ul> b2eb3b3a-085e-4fba-bfad-8bd70992f6e1 https://redcircle.com/shows/93c5e3a9-3228-47cc-9d8e-5754f7d7a900/episodes/194d3f02-b62c-4fd0-86cc-66f9a0b7a57f Mon, 10 Oct 2022 13:00:00 +0000 446 no full #6 Do your kids watch TV? #6 Do your kids watch TV? Kazu This is continuation from our episode #5 Books we read as parents but also talking about how we control (and uncontrol) our screen TV time for kids.

Kazu decided to "destroy" her TV and Grecia doesn't own a TV...

In Germany the advice is to avoid screen time ENTIRELY before the age of 2 (except for video calls with family) and after that age very much regulated due to cognitive, visual impact on baby / kid.

But of course we understand it is hard. However we encourage you to find alternative ways instead of screens (or at least reduce screen time) : -)

Would love to hear your feedback!

]]> <p>This is continuation from our episode #5 Books we read as parents but also talking about how we control (and uncontrol) our screen TV time for kids.</p><p>Kazu decided to &#34;destroy&#34; her TV and Grecia doesn&#39;t own a TV...</p><p>In Germany the advice is to avoid screen time ENTIRELY before the age of 2 (except for video calls with family) and after that age very much regulated due to cognitive, visual impact on baby / kid. </p><p>But of course we understand it is hard. However we encourage you to find alternative ways instead of screens (or at least reduce screen time) : -)</p><p>Would love to hear your feedback!</p> ce057e9c-b225-4434-9e2d-8e8fd74d7c57 https://redcircle.com/shows/93c5e3a9-3228-47cc-9d8e-5754f7d7a900/episodes/bed1bee0-8d1b-4a1e-ada2-51168d46f437 Mon, 03 Oct 2022 13:00:00 +0000 585 no full #5 Parenting Books we read #5 Parenting Books we read Kazu In this episode we talk about our favorite books (so far!) for parenting. Enjoy!

Books Kazu mentioned:

  1. One book By Nicola Schmidt which I don't know the original title in German, I only know it in Japanese which is 怒らない子育てをやってみた子育てライフ by 二コラシュミット
  2. A Japanese book 伸びる子供は●●がすごい by 榎本博明
  3. The ‘Montessori Toddler by Simone Davies

Books Grecia mentioned:

  1. Brain Rules for Baby by John Medina
  2. The Baby Book by William Sears M.D., Martha Sears, RN, Robert Sears, MD and James Sears, MD
  3. Safe Infant Sleep by James J. McKenna PhD
  4. The Happiest Baby on the Block by Harvey Karp
  5. Positive Discipline the first three years (but they have for many other age brackets) by Dr. Jane Nelsen
  6. The Whole-Brain Child by Daniel J. Siegel M.D, and Tina Payne Bryson, PhD
  7. If you speak Spanish Lucia Mi Pediatra has many books that are worth checking out!
]]> <p>In this episode we talk about our favorite books (so far!) for parenting. Enjoy!</p><p><strong>Books Kazu mentioned:</strong></p><ol><li>One book By Nicola Schmidt which I don&#39;t know the original title in German, I only know it in Japanese which is 怒らない子育てをやってみた子育てライフ by 二コラシュミット</li><li>A Japanese book 伸びる子供は●●がすごい by 榎本博明</li><li>The ‘Montessori Toddler by Simone Davies</li></ol><p><strong>Books Grecia mentioned:</strong></p><ol><li>Brain Rules for Baby by John Medina</li><li>The Baby Book by William Sears M.D., Martha Sears, RN, Robert Sears, MD and James Sears, MD</li><li>Safe Infant Sleep by James J. McKenna PhD</li><li>The Happiest Baby on the Block by Harvey Karp</li><li>Positive Discipline the first three years (but they have for many other age brackets) by Dr. Jane Nelsen</li><li>The Whole-Brain Child by Daniel J. Siegel M.D, and Tina Payne Bryson, PhD</li><li>If you speak Spanish Lucia Mi Pediatra has many books that are worth checking out!</li></ol> 78dd9407-f49d-4a83-a342-813947e01799 https://redcircle.com/shows/93c5e3a9-3228-47cc-9d8e-5754f7d7a900/episodes/faaf2d64-d1a2-4c65-b6a3-e77f28710609 Mon, 26 Sep 2022 13:00:00 +0000 900 no full #4 Motherhood in the midst of thief & bats... Scary! #4 Motherhood in the midst of thief & bats... Scary! Kazu While someone was trying to break into Kazu's house, bats are scaring Grecia's house. Raising kids is already so much work but everyday wonderful chaos is really more than that! Thank God we are safe!

]]> <p>While someone was trying to break into Kazu&#39;s house, bats are scaring Grecia&#39;s house. Raising kids is already so much work but everyday wonderful chaos is really more than that! Thank God we are safe!</p> cfa045eb-193c-440c-92c0-53990d6a5cc8 https://redcircle.com/shows/93c5e3a9-3228-47cc-9d8e-5754f7d7a900/episodes/0b23d9d1-a3e8-4475-a897-d8fafa13dca6 Mon, 22 Aug 2022 13:00:00 +0000 899 no full #3 Baby food - Everyday Motherhood Challenges #3 Baby food - Everyday Motherhood Challenges Kazu Kazu from Japan in Chicago USA and Grecia from Venezuela in Mannheim in Germany talks about everyday motherhood challenges including baby food, how to play with kids at home under heat wave summer time etc etc Hope you enjoy our stories! 

]]> <p>Kazu from Japan in Chicago USA and Grecia from Venezuela in Mannheim in Germany talks about everyday motherhood challenges including baby food, how to play with kids at home under heat wave summer time etc etc Hope you enjoy our stories! </p> 747729ee-4d88-4f1d-a11e-373e6caac475 https://redcircle.com/shows/93c5e3a9-3228-47cc-9d8e-5754f7d7a900/episodes/8dacd8c7-abe2-485a-91fa-7779925857b3 Thu, 11 Aug 2022 17:30:00 +0000 885 no full #2 - Baby delivery across cultures #2 - Baby delivery across cultures Kazu Hello everyone! In this episode we compare practices for delivering babies across the US, Germany, Japan and Latin America (based on our experience! so differences may exist)

]]> <p>Hello everyone! In this episode we compare practices for delivering babies across the US, Germany, Japan and Latin America (based on our experience! so differences may exist)</p> 9f4f8c21-c8c9-452a-b0d0-37dbbede1c22 https://redcircle.com/shows/93c5e3a9-3228-47cc-9d8e-5754f7d7a900/episodes/f39865a7-111c-42b2-a989-8b058ccef528 Tue, 02 Aug 2022 19:41:37 +0000 797 no full #1 Got Covid-19 while pregnant, giving birth & after birth #1 Got Covid-19 while pregnant, giving birth & after birth Kazu Sharing my experiences got Covid-19 when I was pregnant, giving birth & my 3 months old son got Covid too.

]]> <p>Sharing my experiences got Covid-19 when I was pregnant, giving birth &amp; my 3 months old son got Covid too.</p> 330e0f6f-1e1a-4121-a994-5182d72871a5 https://redcircle.com/shows/93c5e3a9-3228-47cc-9d8e-5754f7d7a900/episodes/982f9248-d001-49b1-8072-6b9d53b0c67f Mon, 25 Jul 2022 13:30:00 +0000 480 no