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Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Video: Mom's ‘Screen-Free Sensory Activity' for Babies Is Truly Engaging
A video of a mom's 'screen-free sensory activity' for babies is garnering attention on the internet as it is truly engaging. All parents would agree that keeping the little ones entertained can be tricky, and at some point, digital devices end up becoming a part of their routine. Now, a mom's simple hack has gone viral as it shows an easy way to keep babies engaged without any involvement of screens. Instagram mom Megan Marquez's video of an 'easy screen-free sensory activity' for babies has gone viral on the platform. The clip has been garnering much attention and has racked up a whopping 110 million views. Marquez shared a simple hack that eliminates the use of digital devices to keep the little ones entertained. The digital creator wrote in the caption of the Instagram Reel, 'The easiest sensory activity for your babe!' The video showed Marquez putting frozen peas and water in a ziploc and placing it in front of her baby. The mom attached the bag to the tray of the highchair and secured it with tape so it wouldn't fall off when the little one plays with it. Furthermore, the video also captured the 9-month-old baby's fascination. The adorable one's eyes remained fixated on the peas in the ziploc. The baby later also began playing and trying to grab the vegetable, which kept floating around in the water. It's safe to say the activity must have kept the little one occupied for some time. Meanwhile, the video was quick to catch the attention of both mothers and netizens. Several adult users expressed they, too, would want to try the fun activity for themselves. One asked, 'Is this an appropriate activity for 29 year olds?' Another wrote, 'This would keep me busy, and I'm 37.' A mom added, 'AHH the little grabby hands are so cute I can't wait for my son to reach this stage.' Lastly, a pun also made its way to the comments section with a user joking, 'Finally, some peas and quiet.' The post Video: Mom's 'Screen-Free Sensory Activity' for Babies Is Truly Engaging appeared first on Momtastic.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Your Daily MomScope for May 11, 2025
It takes a village to raise a child. Sometimes we need a little extra guidance from the stars to manage motherhood. Momscope is here to help. You're just itching to expand your social circle, and it would be good for your little one to interact with some other babies completely different from them. You'll both enjoy a chance to make a new friend today. Are you really on your true path? Today would be a good day to request a job evaluation or some other feedback. Then you can make any adjustments required. From your baby, it's all positive, with a sticky kiss substituting for thumbs up. When your kiddo meets a new baby today, they'll go ahead and form a new friendship. You may be uneasy since the two are so different at first glance. But it turns out to be more of an advantage than a drawback -- who knew? Although you usually play your cards close to your chest, this would be a good day to open up. Your ideas are right on target, and your coworkers are more receptive to them than you think. Toot your own horn today. Can't get away for a big family trip? Go out and get some sombreros for the kiddos and decorate the family room with bright blankets. Then have a Mexican feast picnic-style as you watch beach videos -- instant fiesta! Receive a personalized guide to the next year of your life with a 12 Months Personal Transits Report. It's a good day to fulfill a family obligation. Maybe you have to return a favor or just help out where it's needed. In either case, the good deed is its own reward, and you're setting a very good example for your little one. You need to explore some high-minded ideas today. Look into getting involved with a community or charity group. It's good to show the tyke the value of not only having ideals but acting on them. You can help your little one confront something that seems too good to be true. Like when another tyke hands them a new toy, they should know there's a difference between lending and giving -- and both are good. Your social plans may change at the drop of a hat -- but it doesn't bother you at all. You know how to improvise a pirate or princess party for the tyke and a few of their close friends. Who needs theme parks when you're around? This is a day to work behind the scenes, on the job and off. You might volunteer to manage the backstage affairs of the tyke's school play or music recital. Who knew the inner workings of culture could be so interesting? You believe in giving back to your community, and your tyke also wants to be socially useful. At their age, there's not a whole lot they can do that will be obvious. But if you put your heads together, you'll figure out something. You may be so busy today, you forget to pay attention to tiny ears. Your tyke is like a sponge that takes absolutely everything in, so be mindful. They will remember every word of what you said about Aunt Sally. Discover why 2022 is the year you've been waiting for with your 2022 Premium Horoscope
South China Morning Post
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
How a family photographer went on to work with Dior and Celine Dion: Anne Geddes started out taking snaps in Hong Kong with her Pentax camera – now she's renowned for her whimsical baby pictures
Anne Geddes is celebrated worldwide for her profoundly imaginative photography – an infant curled up within the velvety scarlet petals of a giant rose, nestled atop a swirling red and white woollen hat, or sleepily perched on a luscious pumpkin. Her whimsical yet powerful images of babies have become iconic, earning her coveted private commissions across the globe. Anne Geddes' projects over the years have included a 2004 collaboration with Celine Dion. Photo: Handout The Australian-born, New York-based photographer traces the start of her career back to Hong Kong, where she lived in the 1980s. Her husband, Kel Geddes, had taken a role as president of programming at ATV, leaving Anne with time to explore her interest in photography. Advertisement 'I used to subscribe to Life magazine,' she recalls from her New York home. 'I was mesmerised by the storytelling in photojournalism – capturing a moment in milliseconds that lives forever. In Hong Kong, with Kel settled in his job and a roof over my head, I thought, if I'm ever going to pursue photography, now is the time.' Anne Geddes got her start in photography in Hong Kong, in the 1980s. Photo: Anne Geddes Armed with her husband 's second-hand Pentax, Anne Geddes posted a notice in the local supermarket, offering to photograph families in their homes. One job led to another, and soon she was known for her unconventional approach. 'A lot of photography back then was quite formal – children dressed in their Sunday best, posed without individuality,' she explains. 'I wanted to photograph children simply being children.' After returning to Melbourne, where the couple started their own family – daughters Stephanie and Kelly are now photographers themselves – Anne's passion for photography continued to grow. One day, she was captivated by a black and white newspaper photo of a little girl. Anne Geddes had a subscription to Life magazine and was mesmerised by the photography. Photo: Anne Geddes 'It was very simple, against a plain background, and it stopped me in my tracks. I realised that's what I wanted to do,' she says. She reached out to the photographer and asked to be an unpaid assistant. 'I walked into the studio, and the penny dropped. Everything made sense. I saw how simplicity could spotlight a child's character.'
