Children's Christmas Gift Guide 2023 - 6yr old and 3yr old Triplets

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  • I'm back with my annual Christmas Gift Guide for my 6yr old and 3yr old triplets.
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    Welcome to my channel. I am a mum to a 6yr old boy and 3yr old triplet boys. In my previous life I was a primary school teacher and then teacher trainer. I now have a business which runs child-led play sessions in Cork, Ireland.
    Thanks so much for watching my videos and for subscribing to my channel. I really appreciate every subscriber, comment and thumbs up.

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  • @jasminm8784
    @jasminm8784 10 місяців тому +88

    I have been following your channel for many years and I have always been in awe at how beautifully you integrate Montessori in your daily life. Then following your journey with triplets and your sickness I couldn't imagine how you were doing it all but you did fiercly and brave. You are awesome and so strong and wonderful. You will get through this phase in your life and I really hope that you have wonderful support. All the best for you and the boys❤

  • @cb03px
    @cb03px 10 місяців тому +20

    Wishing you all the love and support. I wanted to thank you from the bottom of my heart. I freaked out when I found out that I was having twins as our 2nd and 3rd children. You sent me the loveliest voice note and it honestly helped me so much. That note was a pivotal point in me believing that we could handle it. Thank you.

  • @rainerwille2331
    @rainerwille2331 10 місяців тому +15

    Gemma, this is the weirdest coincidence to search for your channel just hours after this video came out. I haven't watched it all - it's past my bedtime, tbh - besides the first few minutes. Gemma - I am sending you so much love and strength and health to you and all the boys, especially Hendrix. I cannot even imagine what all that you have mentioned must feel and be like. You are one amazing Mom and I am sorry that life has been so tough. Wishing you lots of support though it all, the best health services. You will get through this as well! You have accomplished so incredibly much already. Thank you for sharing this video, your vulnerability and your inspiration as always! 💚🍀🎄🙏💕

  • @hazieandmotherhood
    @hazieandmotherhood 9 місяців тому +2

    Hi Gemma, I've been following your channel for some time and I love how beautifully you integrate Montessori into your daily life! I got so excited to see this video, and oh my gosh, I literally gasped when I heard how tough your life has been this year. Wishing you and your family good health and a wonderful year ahead! xx

  • @TheMrMiggins
    @TheMrMiggins 10 місяців тому +11

    I was just thinking about your wonderful Christmas gift guides the other day. I’m so glad to see you back and wish you nothing but the best on your journey. 2023 does sound like it had been a handful but hopefully a better year is in store in 2024

    • @TheHiddenGem
      @TheHiddenGem  10 місяців тому +1

      Thank you. Onwards and upwards hopefully

  • @rabbitandhedgehog
    @rabbitandhedgehog 10 місяців тому +16

    As a mum of multiples wanting to introduce Montessori methods your chanel was always such an incredible reference point. I'm sorry you've had such a tough year. You are doing amazing and are amazing. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas with your boys.

    • @TheHiddenGem
      @TheHiddenGem  10 місяців тому

      Thank you so much, I’m glad my videos have been useful to you. How old are your children?

    • @rabbitandhedgehog
      @rabbitandhedgehog 10 місяців тому

      Just about to turn 18 months now. Honestly - weaning, toy rotation, child led play, organisation - you were so helpful!

  • @brussell81
    @brussell81 9 місяців тому +5

    So sorry you’ve had such a difficult time of late Gemma. You are an inspiration to many and an amazing mummy. Sending you love and strength this Christmas x

  • @jeanbendallart
    @jeanbendallart 10 місяців тому +7

    Lovely to see you back for another fantastic gift guide. Been following you since back in the Dubai days. Sorry your have such a rough time of it. Hope next year is much better for you and your beautiful family Your such an amazing mother and an inspiration to us all. ❤

    • @TheHiddenGem
      @TheHiddenGem  10 місяців тому +1

      Wow that’s a long time, thanks for sticking with me 😊

  • @Lupe2801
    @Lupe2801 10 місяців тому +8

    So excited for another gift guide of yours! You always give the best recommendations! I’m so sorry to hear that this year has been tough for you and wishing you nothing but the best for the new year

    • @TheHiddenGem
      @TheHiddenGem  10 місяців тому

      Thank you, I hope you found it useful ♥️

  • @ruthbell1944
    @ruthbell1944 10 місяців тому +4

    Oh Gemma, sending all the strength to you. I have been following your page and could feel that something was off and, i kept checking up on you online. Your youtube content has always been amazing and of such high quality, I took so much inspiration from you. I hope that next year will be easier for you and i am sending you and Hendrix all the healing!

  • @dianemurphy5745
    @dianemurphy5745 10 місяців тому +4

    Oh Gemma I was so glad to see you had a video up and then so sad to hear about the year you had. Sending so much love your way. Im following you since my own 6 year old was a baby and I'm so grateful for all the help you and your account has been to me. Re the board games my 3 year old is the exact same, loves to join in with the 6 year old! Great to get more recommendations.

  • @loriwilliams2167
    @loriwilliams2167 10 місяців тому +5

    Yay so happy we'll hear from you!! I think about you now and then and wonder how all of you are doing 🥰

    • @TheHiddenGem
      @TheHiddenGem  10 місяців тому +1

      Aww that's so nice to hear. Thanks for coming back, I hope you enjoy the video

  • @jelenasinobad4516
    @jelenasinobad4516 9 місяців тому +3

    Dear Gemma, just seeing you back here puts a smile on my face. I too, among many, find so much value in each one of your videos.
    One of the many reasons I love them is that I find you so relatable, as far as it can get in this numerical world. But hearing you face life’s biggest challenges year after year brings biggest admiration for your strength.
    I so hope that the following years will be happy ones for you and the ones you love.

  • @ourevergreenhome
    @ourevergreenhome 9 місяців тому +2

    Oh my I just listened to your first intro and I’m SO sorry to hear all this bad news that’s happened/happening in your life Gemma. I’ll be praying for you and your beautiful family indeed, you are incredibly brave and strong ❤ love you ❤ Steph

  • @memoirsofamama2980
    @memoirsofamama2980 10 місяців тому +3

    So glad to see you back Gemma, and so sorry to hear you’ve had a really tough year. Onwards and upwards for 2024! Wishing you and the boys a lovely Christmas and sending love and strength to you all, especially you and Hendrix with your health struggles. Take good care xx

  • @mondriaan83
    @mondriaan83 10 місяців тому +2

    I had to comment Gemma. I am so happy to see you’ve posted this video as I don’t follow you on other platforms. I’ve watched your videos for years and there are so many useful recommendations and resources that I re-watch them. I am so very sorry to hear your difficult news from 2023. You are an inspiration to many Mums throughout the world and I hope you feel support from your community online. Thank you and I’m praying for a brighter 2024 for you and beyond xxxxxxxxxxxxx

  • @amc8075
    @amc8075 10 місяців тому +3

    I’m so sorry it’s been such a difficult year. You wouldn’t know by how lovely you look! Thank you for sharing your gift guide. I was really hoping you would. Please let us know how we can support you from afar. Buying through link or anything really. Happy Christmas and best wishes for a much better and healthier 2024! ❤

    • @TheHiddenGem
      @TheHiddenGem  10 місяців тому +2

      Aww that’s kind of you to say.. watching my videos is a huge support 🙂

  • @EP-qi8ed
    @EP-qi8ed 10 місяців тому +6

    Cancer? A possible divorce (single)? A six-year-old with health issues? Raising 4 kids under age 6 on your own? You are SUPERWOMAN. You're amazing. We're lucky we get 1 video given your other commitments. Thank you so much! We bought a Yoto player years ago after seeing you mention it, and it's one of our favorite things ever. We buy new content every holiday season when they have sales. Perusing your Amazon gift suggestions now for our 2-year-old.

  • @olgaolga2126
    @olgaolga2126 10 місяців тому +2

    Hang in there dude! You are a hero to me, Gemma. I'm wishing you and your boys nothing but the very best in the new year. Sending you my fellow mum hugs and lots and lots of love

  • @sunflower7766
    @sunflower7766 10 місяців тому +1

    My kids loved playmobil. My son is 11 and still has a lot of the police sets some of which were my daughters when she was little and she is 16. It's good quality so lasts.

  • @yuriavio
    @yuriavio 9 місяців тому +1

    Dear Gemma, I have been following your channel ever since Oscar was 1 and I always always enjoyed seeing snippets of your family life. I am truly sorry to hear about all your lows this year and I am amazed, as always, at your strength to carry on. It must have been so so tough. You are an absolute inspiration to us all. I am sending you all the blessings, the best wishes and the hugs I can and I sincerely hope this new year will bring good health, peace and happiness to you all!❤

  • @jessicachen3966
    @jessicachen3966 9 місяців тому

    Glad to see the yearly video from you! Sending lots of luck for a better New Year. do you have updates for children's books as well? (like on an Amazon list or something) Always really loved your book suggestions.

  • @perennialgypsy6491
    @perennialgypsy6491 10 місяців тому +3

    Soo glad you and your beautiful family are doing well! Thank you for alll your content!💖💖💖

    • @TheHiddenGem
      @TheHiddenGem  10 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for the support, I really appreciate it

    • @perennialgypsy6491
      @perennialgypsy6491 10 місяців тому +1

      ..I didn’t see the first half of the video😔I’m soo sorry for all the hardship… Sending mountains of love and virtual hugs your way.. Us Mom’s need to stick together💖Will always be here to support you, you family and your wonderful channel💖🫂💖

  • @deeacrt2808
    @deeacrt2808 10 місяців тому +2

    Oh wow, sending so much love! That’s such a load on your plate, wish we could support you more somehow 🤗❤ It’s so nice seeing you though, you are so amazing. Hopefully 2024 will be health-problem-free for you all!

    • @TheHiddenGem
      @TheHiddenGem  10 місяців тому +1

      Thank you. I’ve missed this community so much. It feels so nice to be back

  • @laurens4864
    @laurens4864 9 місяців тому +1

    So wonderful to see you back for another video Gemma. I've been following you since my son was a baby and he is 5 and a half now. Ive found your videos so helpful and youve influenced my parenting in such a positive way. Everything from how i set up their toys, potty training and moving to a bed! You are my fave parenting chanel. Thanks for all you do. Im so, so sorry to hear how tough this year has been for you. Your wonderful and kind personality really shines through. I'll be praying for you and your beautiful boys xx

  • @d.costerholm1118
    @d.costerholm1118 10 місяців тому +1

    I wish you and your family all the best and that you will recover and get well. I have followed your channel a couple of years and it's really sad hearing what your going thru. I have had a lot of health issues myself the past few years and it's worn me down, and when you said this community has been a support to you I felt that. Sending love and prayers your way, you are doing a great job every day focusing on your kids and getting well. Merry christmas.

  • @sarahkitson2213
    @sarahkitson2213 10 місяців тому +1

    I just wanted to say how incredibly sorry I was to hear your life update, I cannot imagine a single one of those hurdles let alone all of them and all in one year. I have silently benefited from your wisdom and warmth for years and will be hoping for a much better 2024 for you, Hendrix, and your whole family. (Do you have a gofundme?)

    • @TheHiddenGem
      @TheHiddenGem  10 місяців тому +1

      Aww thanks so much Sarah. My feeling is that it can hopefully only get better from this point.

  • @AA-fz3lj
    @AA-fz3lj 9 місяців тому +1

    Gemma you are in my prayers. It’s nice to see your face. I don’t think you’ve dropped the ball, I think you know where the ball is, I’m proud of you.

  • @erinaa9486
    @erinaa9486 10 місяців тому +1

    I've also been following since Dubai days... I've been wondering and worried about you, I'm so sorry that you have more tumors, and even worse I'm sure, that your little one Hendrix was ill too 😢. I can't imagine all this as a single mother too... I'm hoping for nothing but good things for you and your children moving forward!!

    • @erinaa9486
      @erinaa9486 10 місяців тому

      Oh and that foam that you can shape...I got some for my son, and at first it was fine, but the color kind of came off onto things and then he got it into our carpet, and then it got stuck to tons of fabric things... It's mess free in a safe and easy to clean area.

  • @theapplelearningtree
    @theapplelearningtree 10 місяців тому +1

    So lovely to see you back again but so sorry to hear about all your struggles this year. Hoping 2024 bring you more happiness and better health for you and your little boy! 🍀

  • @selenegittings9720
    @selenegittings9720 10 місяців тому +2

    I am so glad I clicked on your video and I thank you so much for your honesty, vulnerability and for trusting us as a community to share this. The way you have supported SO many parents (including me for many years!) through what you share online (and also the incredible playgroups I see you putting on) is priceless. I hope you can shake-off any pressure you feel to put content out there, but simply know that whenever you do it is hugely appreciated and valued. Wishing you all the strength and support to bear the rough times and make them as smooth as possible x

    • @TheHiddenGem
      @TheHiddenGem  10 місяців тому

      Thank you so much, that's so nice to hear you feel that way. I actually love doing UA-cam because of people just like you. The community is so supportive but it's always been a struggle to find time for long-form content but with the triplets in school now it seems like I might be able to actually do this properly

    • @selenegittings9720
      @selenegittings9720 10 місяців тому

      I also want to say your puzzles are SO good. Wish I'd known such amazing puzzles existed before I got some rather bog-standard ones for my LOs - I am going to make a note for next year!@@TheHiddenGem

  • @andreeazfa8378
    @andreeazfa8378 10 місяців тому +1

    So happy to see a new video from you, sending hugs and prayers for you and your family and wishing that the upcoming year is going to be a much better one for you

  • @RH-iq3wz
    @RH-iq3wz 10 місяців тому +1

    Good Lord Gemma, what an horrendous year youve had. I am so blessed that youve uploaded this video - ive missed your content. This is the first year that ive not bought my 3 year olds gifts yet as we are very hard up, so i will watch this video with particular interest! We also now have a baby so i will be rewatching lots of your older videos as he grows for inspiration. Your videos were a huge comfort to me becoming a mother in lockdown, and i just want you to know i will be praying for you and your family, for your life to become easier and for your health and happiness. X

    • @RH-iq3wz
      @RH-iq3wz 10 місяців тому

      I'm at the board game bit... I'll send you some great board game recommendations on Instagram when I remember to tonight or tomorrow. My boy is 3 years 8 months and they would be suitable for all of yours

  • @courtneygilmore9771
    @courtneygilmore9771 10 місяців тому +3

    So excited for this! I would love an update on your family!

    • @courtneygilmore9771
      @courtneygilmore9771 10 місяців тому +1

      I'm so sorry you've had such a tough year! ♥️ I'm praying for you.

    • @TheHiddenGem
      @TheHiddenGem  10 місяців тому +1

      That's so kind, thank you @@courtneygilmore9771

  • @SherrieYvetteWilkins
    @SherrieYvetteWilkins 10 місяців тому +3

    YOU DID NOT DROP THE BALL. You pick up the right one to "play" with! HUGS and Many prayers

  • @AHeartForHomeEducation
    @AHeartForHomeEducation 10 місяців тому

    Oh Gemma, I’m so sorry about your tough year 😔
    Some cooperative games we love for our littles are Count Your Chickens, Shopping Cart, Sequence Jr, Ticket to Ride Jr.
    I love the playmobile sets!

  • @sarav7888
    @sarav7888 10 місяців тому +1

    I've been waiting for this! Thank you so much for taking the time. Sounds like it's been a horrible 2023, wishing you a healthier and happier 2024. You sound like an amazing person! x

    • @TheHiddenGem
      @TheHiddenGem  10 місяців тому +1

      Thank you so much, I hope it gave you some ideas

    • @sarav7888
      @sarav7888 10 місяців тому

      @@TheHiddenGem Plenty! My girl is 6 months younger than Oscar and my boy just over a year younger than the triplets, so plenty of ideas! Thanks again x

  • @DarlingKaya
    @DarlingKaya 10 місяців тому

    wow how strong ! a buldozer just ran over you and here you are beautiful as ever ! ❤ im so glad to see you

  • @melonyrobbins9809
    @melonyrobbins9809 8 місяців тому

    So excited to run across your video even though it is after Christmas. You look amazing! Sorry you have been dealing with so much in 2023. May 2024 bring a lighter load. Praying for strength & good health. I love your videos and use many of your ideas with my 2 1/2 & 5 month old granddaughters. Looking forward to more 🥰

  • @DeniseDCoy
    @DeniseDCoy 9 місяців тому

    Im so sorry you guys had such a hard year. I hope 2024 bring you all happiness and new beginnings! Thank you for sharing such a lovely selection of ideas! Looking forward for more videos! 🤗🤗

  • @Artiste-Alchemist
    @Artiste-Alchemist 7 місяців тому

    Wow. I'm so sorry to hear all that. But so glad to see you return and standing strong. You're a phoenix. Keep doing the videos if you can-it will help you!? Clearly helps us. It will really help you. ✌️💞🙏💖🏵️💮🌸💐🍀

  • @olgaolga2126
    @olgaolga2126 10 місяців тому

    Beleduc makes wonderful wooden layer 4in1 puzzles, I highly recommend them for the 3yr olds. As for the boardgames to play together with a 6yr old, you might enjoy Aqualin, Ravensburger's Labyrinth and Sleeping Queens. Also, Smart games make wonderful puzzle games for one, such as Noah's Ark for example

  • @lauren8627
    @lauren8627 10 місяців тому

    Oh god, 2023 has been so rough. Definitely drop UA-cam - we don't care about videos, if it's at your expense- only about you ❤❤❤.
    Thank you for the video.
    I hope 2024 brings you lots of joy and strength. I honestly just feel very emotional hearing about both you and little Hendrix. It's weird to have a favourite child of someone you don't know personally, but he's just such a cute little boy and I love his name! I have a 2 and 5 year old, I love that our kids are similar agess 🥰

  • @susanestepona3573
    @susanestepona3573 8 місяців тому

    Thank you, Emma, so sorry to hear you have had a tough year. Life's difficult enough with 4 children without other things happening as well. I am looking for presents for my grandchildren who visit in summer (3 year old twins and a 6 year old) so this has been really useful! I have used you as a resource since you had just Oscar! All the best xx

  • @elissadavis8312
    @elissadavis8312 9 місяців тому

    Gemma, I just love you so much and have absolutely loved watching your videos for the last several years, since Oscar was a toddler. I have always loved your gift guides every year and you put so much thought into wonderful toys and gifts. I’m so sorry for the difficult year you’ve had. I hope 2024 is better for your family. Much love from New York ❤️

  • @KelseyB-u4b
    @KelseyB-u4b 10 місяців тому

    Another wonderful guide! I clicked so fast 😊 You have such a calm and relaxing voice. I’m so sorry to hear how awful the last year has been. Sending lots of prayers and strength. May 2024 bring a lot more joy ♥️ Love from Canada

  • @ljubovluczati
    @ljubovluczati 10 місяців тому

    Hi Gemma, so great to see you again, I missed you so much. I keep rewatching your old videos, as I have a 6 months old little boy, and we strated our cloth nappy journey ONLY because of your video back in the day. My daughter is 6 now, and I started following you back in Dubai with Oscar. I will rewatch many more videos as we get into montessori with the little one also. Really sad to hear about all the difficulties you faced this year, crossing fingers for you and your family to navigate this period successfully and positively, you are the strongest, kindest, perfect mom, so you’ll get through it for sure. Take care ❤❤❤

  • @myreggioinspiredhome
    @myreggioinspiredhome 10 місяців тому

    Gemma, you have been so missed over here! Your gift guides have always been the best. I've been watching your videos since the beginning so I'm a long time follower. So sorry to hear about your difficult year. Hoping you have the support you need ❤ How is your business going? Xx

  • @evacsupor
    @evacsupor 9 місяців тому

    I wish you all the best from the botton of my heart!!!! I dont know what else I could say. I hope you have support available for you. Virtual Hugs!!!!!

  • @janagaray9078
    @janagaray9078 9 місяців тому

    Thanks so much Gemma for making this video. I’m sorry you have been dealt such tough cards this year - I wish you all the best and really hoping your 2024 is going to turn much better! 🤞🏼

  • @malicias9314
    @malicias9314 10 місяців тому

    Love to see you back. I've been following you from some time and your are such an inspiration, sweet, calm and brave woman and mother.
    Sorry to hear the not so good times, I whish you and your kids the best for the following year ahead ❤.
    Greetings from Spain

  • @dualeks2988
    @dualeks2988 9 місяців тому

    It was such a nice surprise to see a video from you! Always on my list to watch first!
    I’m so sorry to hear you had a tough year. Sending loads of love and hopefully 2024 will bring more happiness!

  • @cristinaruschena7427
    @cristinaruschena7427 9 місяців тому

    So excited and Happy to see you do a video! been watching since you started doing your videos with Oscar as my son is the same age. You are strong, talented and a beautiful person and I know you have the strength to get through it all! Look how far you have come! Proud of you! I know there are tough days but think of us thinking about you... Have a wonderful Holiday season xxx

  • @mstklangel
    @mstklangel 10 місяців тому

    Thank you for sharing Gemma. I've loved your videos since Oscar was tiny (my girls are the same ages). Many blessings to you and your boys during the holidays and in the New Year.

  • @sarahwebb9070
    @sarahwebb9070 9 місяців тому

    I never comment on UA-cam, but I've been following you since my son was born (now 4.5) and just wanted to say I've been so grateful for all of your videos- so much inspiration and such great ideas for building happy and confident little ones. A wonderful Christmas ideas list, as always! Wishing you and your lovely boys so many good wishes for Christmas, and for 2024 x

  • @stephaniehenderson6631
    @stephaniehenderson6631 10 місяців тому

    Ohhh Gem, I really missed you but assumed your early years business was taking up your extra time on top of raising your boys. I have been watching since Dubai too! I often tell others about your previous video of having an Advent box, rather than a Christmas Eve box, that was/is a fantastic success here. Thanks for this video and I am praying for health and happiness for you and your family xx

  • @clarimelvlakancic72
    @clarimelvlakancic72 10 місяців тому

    Hi Gemma, it’s nice to see you again.
    I am so sorry how hard things are for you at the moment. I’m sorry your tumors are back and that Hendrix hasn’t been in the best health. I’ve been wondering how he’s been ever since you shared his diagnosis.
    And I’m sorry about your divorce.
    I really hope it’s only up from here for all of you. I wish you only the best!
    Thank you for sharing what you got your boys for Christmas 🎄 ❤

  • @elddab1225
    @elddab1225 10 місяців тому

    Well, this video completes the series, as I watched all the other ones this week, lovely replay.
    Thank you!
    I missed your UA-cam activity, but I guess a real life buisness beats it. As it should. On top of a large family.
    It is a bitter sweet moment. I wish you and all the boys the best of health possible, quick recovery for you and complete remission.
    In all this complexity you manage to give us a joyful moment, thank you!
    Janod is really a wondreful french toy company, we love their puzzles and more. Also Moulin Roty and Djeco.😅

  • @jessicarinagoogle7358
    @jessicarinagoogle7358 9 місяців тому

    Its so great to see you back here Gemma. I’m sorry to hear about your struggles in 2023, and send you lots of strength and positivity for your back pocket on the days you might need it. What a great gift guide. Your videos are always so helpful. A couple of things that my 6year okd boy will be getting some Lego technic (which he has had some before which says suitable for 7+ but with a bit of help can manage), some stories for his Yoto player-Roald Dahl has been a hit but he particularly loves the Ladybird Adventure ones because they are chock full of facts that he likes to wow us with. We got him a Carrera go/scalectrix (no idea how to spell those) last year and it was a big hit so we are getting some extra track.

  • @julissabackus3560
    @julissabackus3560 10 місяців тому

    Hi Gemma- As always I enjoy watching your Christmas videos; my daughter just turned 6 and my twin girls are 18 months; i love the book with the sleigh but it is sold out; I will remember to get it next year; i just found out my 6 year old loves tracks snd dinosaur cars that she built- i had no idea she would enjoy a toy like this! She also loves puzzles and art; she has had the Spirograph for a few months now but i needed to help her and had no time to do it with my twins; now my twins ate going to bed by 6 pm and i put her to bed at 7:30 so i get to spend extra time with her! I am sorry that this year has been so tough; i cannot imagine; i hope you get better soon and Hendrix too; and i am sorry about this year being so difficult in health and family; you are always so positive;you are a strong woman; i admire you.

  • @MrDipsy17
    @MrDipsy17 10 місяців тому

    So lovely to see you again on UA-cam! I was hoping you'd make another gift guide, I've always found something for my 5yo. This time it's the Screwball Scramble, she'll love it! Wishing you a restfull and calm Christmas ❤

  • @LearningPlantingGrowing
    @LearningPlantingGrowing 10 місяців тому

    We love Playmobil! My five kids ages 13 down to 3 still all play with it.
    The one game besides uno that has always worked no matter the age and has always been a favorite at our house is the Eye Found It card game!

  • @celtandkiwi
    @celtandkiwi 9 місяців тому

    Welcome back for the Chritmas special, Gemma! I can't believe your eldest is six years old! I'm sorry to hear that this year has been so tough. We've just come back to Ireland from New Zealand so our child can begin school. Feels like just yesterday I was watching your Dubai-based videos with my own wee baby - I promise you, your videos were a life saver during those lonely days. Instead of a parasocial hug, I'll offer you a video like.

  • @susanwainwright9590
    @susanwainwright9590 9 місяців тому

    I’ve just discovered you and already want more on here and insta. You are so easy to listen to and have a beautiful practical humility. Please keep going, as I know the creative side if posting will give you your purpose back. I can’t imagine how hard it is with the 4 boys. And being a single mumma throws all kinds of extra stuff at you. Just know your vids and ideas and easy way you show them are blessing many people. I am a single mumma of special needs and have really loved all your ideas.

  • @lauraty3583
    @lauraty3583 10 місяців тому

    Hi Gemma, I am so sad to hear what you are going through. I can’t imagine what that is like with young children. I am thinking of you. I have followed you for years as I have 5 yr old twin boys and a 4 yr old boy. I also love your work in the way we play, I wish we had the same service in Dublin. The way you are with young children has taught me a lot around play and my own kids. Thank you for your guidance. I wish all the best for you.

  • @jevgenijabicukova9508
    @jevgenijabicukova9508 10 місяців тому

    Hi Gemma, love seeing you back on youtube. Thank you very much for doing it! Very sorry to hear about the struggles. Thinking and praying for you 🤗

  • @SethSarahPixton
    @SethSarahPixton 10 місяців тому

    Oh Gemma! You are amazing and I wish I could give you a hug and help you in any way you needed. You truly are an incredible example and I love learning from you and your videos! Sending love❤❤

  • @redrover2370
    @redrover2370 10 місяців тому

    Lovely to see a video from you. I can’t believe the triplets are 3! I love all your videos- I still link your schema videos to people.
    I think the buying gifts without a specific child in mind thing might be when you have siblings close in age, not just multiples. My kids are less than 2 years apart and I do this sometimes
    Best wishes for 2024

  • @Ivenevertried
    @Ivenevertried 10 місяців тому

    I'm sorry you've had such a tough year. I have gained so much knowledge from watching your videos that has helped me with my daughter. Thank you for making such helpful content. I hope the upcoming year brings you and your boys happiness, peace, and good health.

  • @Montessori_Motherhood
    @Montessori_Motherhood 10 місяців тому

    I miss you! I’m so sorry for everything going on in your life. Wishing you a much better 2024!

  • @jenniferamundsen6525
    @jenniferamundsen6525 9 місяців тому

    You are such a great mom. I'm sure that you feel like you have nothing left to give, but somehow you keep sending strength out to all of us. Even before seeing this video I thought about you the entire time I made my son's Christmas list. He is very easily frustrated with new toys and big events and holidays are overwhelming with lots of new toys that he can't figure out yet or doesn't know how to play with immediately. I kept hearing your voice in my head saying open ended open ended open ended. I have so much anxiety about this holiday and how my son will react to toys that he has to "figure out" but because of you and your videos, I am only getting my son open ended toys where he uses his imagination and I know that he will be happy with it no matter what he chooses to do with it. There will be no wrong answers to frustrate him and hopefully we will all have a peaceful holiday. I can't thank you enough for that. Have you seen Farideh and her music on Instagram? "The magic of the season is your mom." This song reminds me of you. I hope the holidays bring you joy and love. I can't wait to see more videos next year.

  • @sandraengstrand2784
    @sandraengstrand2784 10 місяців тому

    Sounds like it’s been a difficult year… Sending good wishes for health and happiness in your future!! I first started watching you when Oscar was a baby, and you lived overseas. My daughter was expecting our first grandson, and I just loved watching you!! Watched the schema videos many times over!! Love and hugs!! ❤🎄🎅🏻

  • @cerysrennocks8332
    @cerysrennocks8332 10 місяців тому

    I'm so glad that you uploaded this. I love that you never go overboard with Xmas and always buy good quality items. Randomly, I bought my son Battleships too. I wish you and little Hendrix a speedy recovery. Much love x

  • @GirlyPiink95
    @GirlyPiink95 10 місяців тому

    I am so sorry to hear you have had such a difficult time this year. I truly hope 2024 will be good to you and your family and bring you health and hapiness❤

  • @heatherdawson4656
    @heatherdawson4656 9 місяців тому

    Always love your Christmas video. Here to watch and support when it's the right time for you to return to making videos ❤

  • @melissalincourt7261
    @melissalincourt7261 10 місяців тому

    Don’t worry we all have things that we need to let go of to focus on ourselves and our children. I have also become a single mum to My 3 1/2 year old daughter this year with my fair share of mental health issues. I wish you and your boys all the best in the new year! Sending you all my prayers for everything health related!
    I have been watching your Channel for years now and I was SO excited when I saw earlier today that this video was coming! I’ve watched them every year!
    Merry Christmas to you and your boys! Sending you all the love and good thoughts ❤🎄🎅🏻

  • @katiemerritt2321
    @katiemerritt2321 10 місяців тому

    Good to see you 😊 your gift guides are always my first point of call for Christmas and birthdays. Thank you. Here's to the new year, may it bring you health and happiness xx

  • @laurab7384
    @laurab7384 10 місяців тому

    Sending you all my love and support Gemma ❤️ My heart goes out to you. I started watching your videos when you were in Dubai, at the time my son was a neeborn. Your videos had a big influence on getting me started on my Montessori/respectful parenting journey way back then. I mention this just to let you know your videos have had a real impact. And if you don't make another video again for another year this community would totally understand. Thinking of you during this difficult time xx

  • @tanjab.9714
    @tanjab.9714 10 місяців тому

    Gemma, absolutely loving your channel and all the content you are creating. Keep your head up! Wishing you all the best, sending you love and support!!!

  • @andreakornick
    @andreakornick 10 місяців тому

    Sending you well wishes. So sorry to hear about all the troubles. I've enjoyed watching your videos so much over the years even tho I do not have kids but your family was always so cute. Again so sorry and sending you the best for the holidays and always.

  • @frederiquecacheux548
    @frederiquecacheux548 9 місяців тому

    Love your videos and positive attitude. Following you for the last 5 years. Keep going, you are amazing ❤

  • @leodre99
    @leodre99 9 місяців тому

    I'm awfully sorry to hear about the terrible year you've had! The year is ending soon and I wish you all the very best for the next one!! Bad streaks do end and I hope the worst is already behind you. Thank you for taking the time to make this video for us! As always, it's a pleasure to watch your videos - you're such a lovely, genuine, engaging person :-)

  • @carolinehurstandersson5416
    @carolinehurstandersson5416 10 місяців тому

    Hi Gemma, I jumped in my seat today seeing this was about to get posted. Since I had my son in 2019 I found your channel and always been so inspired by your parenting approach, to Montessori, all the great travel and play activities etc, and continued to use alot from what you have recommended - so much so my guy is now in a Montessori school! I adore what you have accomplished with your business/playspace juggling motherhood with 4 boys, illness, and "life events" like that and still finding it in you to come out with this for us all, thank you for that, your gift guides are always so good! Lots of love!

  • @adrianabalcanasu8259
    @adrianabalcanasu8259 10 місяців тому

    Gemma, I'm sorry you had such a though year and I hope the New Year will treat you much better. Your guides and advices are always so useful. Welcome back!

  • @valiatsi8489
    @valiatsi8489 9 місяців тому

    It's unfair..as life I guess. You seem such a nice person.You also seem beautiful and strong. Sending best wishes and all the mum and girl power I can send .❤

  • @sarahhp2337
    @sarahhp2337 10 місяців тому

    Oh Gemma! You are amazing and I wish I could give you a hug and help you in any way you needed. You truly are an incredible example and I love learning from you and your videos! Sending love❤❤

  • @ashleyarnold6518
    @ashleyarnold6518 10 місяців тому

    Gemma, that sounds tough. Your boys are so lucky to have you as a Mum. Your advice and wisdom has influenced me a lot as a mom of 4. I’m so thankful for your videos. I hope you have a nice holiday and a much better 2024 with good health and happiness.

  • @gabij7025
    @gabij7025 8 місяців тому

    Sending you so much love and well wishes on this journey, Gemma. You are such a wonderful mum and true inspiration x

  • @elsa4559
    @elsa4559 10 місяців тому

    Welcome back, Gemma! I'm so sorry to hear about the serious health issues you've overcome and also battling at the moment. You are such an inspiration! It must be so difficult being a single mom with four kids and going through your son’s health issues alone too. I pray for you and your beautiful children. I hope that your new treatment is successful. It was so generous of you to provide us with ideas and share links as always for the holidays. Last year's suggestions were a big hit with my son. You are a beautiful person on the inside and out. Thank you so much! ❤

  • @luciainthesky9700
    @luciainthesky9700 10 місяців тому

    Another wonderful video! Always such great inspiration, thank you for making this. I still do your 1st December box every year for my daughter and think of you each time I put it together ❤️ one of my favourite traditions now. Sorry to hear about the rubbish year you’ve had and wishing 2024 brings you better times xxxxx

  • @allier.9193
    @allier.9193 9 місяців тому

    Thank you for sharing. I hope this year is amazing for you.. you are so strong! Thanks for being an example

  • @shelbyn1440
    @shelbyn1440 10 місяців тому

    Hi Gemma, it’s so good to see you again. I’ve always loved your videos ❤ I’m sorry to hear how tough this year has been. Thank you for sharing how real life is. Wishing you all the peace and joy of the season, and to a better year ahead!

  • @florenciarubio1988
    @florenciarubio1988 10 місяців тому

    I was so excited to see this video pop up, I always love your gift guides and your packing for plane journey videos have been lifesavers! So sorry to hear of your struggles this year, I hope 2024 is kinder x

  • @sandrameijer1461
    @sandrameijer1461 10 місяців тому

    Thanks you for sharing! I'd like to say lots of warmth from everyone in the community ❤❤❤❤

  • @cyndimay6038
    @cyndimay6038 10 місяців тому

    I have loved your content since the very beginning, as I started following you when I was pregnant with my first who is now 5. Your perseverance and knowledge on parenting have influenced me for the better. Sending my love and support from across the globe 🌎 ❤

  • @gerfitzg
    @gerfitzg 10 місяців тому

    Brilliant to see you back, however briefly -so sorry to hear you are having such a terrible time- Good luck with everything Gemma ❤

  • @mommybalancetv4853
    @mommybalancetv4853 10 місяців тому

    So glad to see you back! I’ve always loved your videos, they have been so helpful to me for ideas for my own son. I hope this upcoming year will be so much better for your family!

  • @aquarysa1791
    @aquarysa1791 10 місяців тому

    Love these gift guides, this is how I discovered the Fagus vehicles, and got one each year since then. This year is the car transport truck!

  • @vivianhuelgo7800
    @vivianhuelgo7800 10 місяців тому

    So happy to see this video! Love your gift ideas. My twins are 6 months older than oscar. Tried to follow so much of your parenting guidance. Im so sorry that the year has been so hard. You are truly an inspiration! So grateful for all you have shared of yourself with us. Now its time to take care of yourself first and foremost. Sending lots of love & much appreciation from washington dc!

  • @sosman4264
    @sosman4264 10 місяців тому

    It’s so lovely to see you. I’m sorry this year has been a tough one. Wishing you and you’re family good health and a wonderful year ahead. I’ve been here since you did the “how to entertain you’re six month old” video staring the lovely Oscar. You’re channel has been such a great resource and a treasure trove of information. Thank you 🙏