Hi! I'm Ilinca, the face behind Grumpy Dumpling. I’m the mom of the cutest dumpling (who is grumpy, but not too often)! My daughter has made my days happier and has taught me to slow down and pay attention to the weirdest things, like bugs in moss, or dry dog poop on the beach.

I’ve been creating teaching resources for quite some time now, but I’ve started focusing more on sharing content for parents. As a first time parent myself, it’s been extremely useful to be able to learn things about baby sleep, nutrition, and so much more from people who know more. So, I’ve decided to share what I know best, hoping to help other parents in their journey.

I’ve been a kindergarten teacher and an English teacher for over twelve years, and have taught kids from all over the world. They’ve made my days intense, filled with joy, and have made me love this wonderful job…most of the time.

My mission?

Well, it’s easy: I want parents to know how to make the best out of their time spent with their little ones. I love being with my daughter, playing with her, listening to her looong stories, supporting her development, watching her grow, and even (I know it might sound weird, but I do) being there for her when she has a tough time. Tantrums, meltdowns, highs and lows are all part of parenting. And I want more parents to feel the same way, to be happy, relaxed, at ease, calm, informed, but also confident when it comes to setting boundaries and helping their kids regulate big emotions.

Life’s short – let’s enjoy every moment...actually not every, but let's enjoy more the time that we have with our kids.

Welcome to my store! I'm happy that you're here! :)