We don’t know how to be parents, we learn it everyday as we go. This is my way of motherhood, the small victories and the bitter defeats, my inconvenient truths and the endless life lessons. And also all the baby products and toys we love the most.
We’re going through an unprecedented time in our history. Our freedom of movement has been removed, and we’re forced at home in the hope of flattening the curve of this… Read More
Quando abbiamo lasciato la Spagna, abbiamo lasciato in Spagna anche la nonna Savina (che tanti di voi conoscono come nonna Jones. Lei, giornalista che da sempre lavora con la parola… Read More
On Friday April 13th we arrived in New Zealand from Bali and put ourselves in self quarantine. This morning (6 days after traveling) Emily woke up coughing after two days… Read More
My little monkey, You’re 5 today, and we’re on a farm in New Zealand: I honestly can’t think of a better place for you to celebrate your special day. In… Read More
“Stop doing that, or I’ll call the police”, “Don’t go there, or a monster will get you”. Although we were raised hearing these sentences, and might think they’re innocent, the… Read More
The other day I read a text written by Marta Prada from Pequefelicidad on her Instagram account. Her words got to me, because it reminded me of something I experienced… Read More
Ending your third year of life in Vietnam wearing an Áo Dài, the typical Vietnamese dress I always struggle to write about you. I stare at a blank sheet, write… Read More
As Here in Singapore I can’t protest or strike because it’s forbidden, here goes my contribution to global climate strike. Because a desert is made of tiny particles of sand,… Read More
Today is #worldclimatestrike. We can’t strike here in Singapore, which makes me feel I’m the wrong place today. But we can’t focus on the negative, so: I wrote a blog… Read More
When people see Oliver (4) ride a bike, they say he’s amazing! Then, inevitably, they start asking me when he started, how he started, what brand the bike is, what model…… Read More
As you might know, almost two years ago I switched to cloth nappies after three years of disposables. Today, having experienced it all—the good, bad and the ugly—and knowing what… Read More
In this post I wrote that kids need us parents to be present through thick and thin. I stand by every word. BUT. I left something out. Something I believe… Read More
This has been the question of the month: How do you find babysitters while traveling? Well, my work, my mental sanity, my survival and the relationship with my husband depend… Read More
Unconditional love. That’s what we owe the people we bring into this world. Our love is too often conditioned. When we temporarily withdraw love because of their bad behavior. When… Read More
I’ve never been a gift fanatic. I like birthdays, I like giving a gift if I know it’s just perfect, I like the detail of a candle to celebrate a… Read More
This is a photo I would have never thought I’d publish. Or even consider publishing. Or even take. A photo that strips me not only of my clothes, but of… Read More
A weekend in Madrid alone with myself inspired me to share a few things you might not know about me. Here they go: My full name is Carlotta Cerri Gambarelli.… Read More
I always wanted a toy kitchen for my kids. They love toy kitchens everywhere we go. So one day last December, despite we were selling everything we own, I gave… Read More
Since I became a mom, every time I show up somewhere without the kids (especially at the beginning, when Oliver was a baby and then when Emily arrived), the first… Read More
My sweet little monkey, Today you turn four, and there’s something I want to tell you: I have one huge regret in my short life as a mama, and it… Read More