There is always a great deal of interest in what the girls eat, maybe because toddler nutrition can be tricky--what's safe, nutritious, AND tasty--but it's a question I frequently receive.…
Author: Amo
TODDLER: WHY SUDDENLY AU NATURAL OR WEARING CLOTHING IN A UNIQUE WAY?
Fashion and trying new things are always a possibility, but a child who demands tutus on a daily basis and suddenly refuses them may mean there is something more. The…
THE BABY ITEM YOU DIDN’T KNOW YOU NEEDED: THE TOPPONCINO
Have you heard of 'topponcino' before? The first time I did I thought it was a delicious-sounding drink, haha, but what it is is actually a fantastic idea. E and…
MONTESSORI TODDLER: ADDING TO THE SELF-STATION AND HELPING TO LEARN NOSE-BLOWING
E and V have had a slight runny nose, here and there, for the last three years, however, this winter has brought runny nose upon runny nose. While E and…
TODDLER: EASTER 2023
I love putting together little Easter baskets for E and V as we move away from winter (fingers crossed) and onto warmer weather. Spring also just feels fresh--it feels more…
HOW OUR MONTESSORI FAMILY LOVES DISNEY: FINALLY A VISIT
Three years ago we planned a visit to Disney World, excited to share Epcot with E and V. But then the pandemic hit, and those plans, though so close, had…
DIY SUNSCREEN WIPES
Raise your hand if you or someone in your family dislikes the feel of sunscreen. Raising your hand if you find applying sunscreen to be a chore. Are both hands…
MONTESSORI TODDLER: DRESSING FRAMES AND SUCH
Are you familiar with the Montessori dressing frames? Dressing frames are a practical life activity that provides children with the opportunity to focus on a particular fastener, one at a…
WHY WE DON’T HAVE TWO OF EVERYTHING FOR OUR TWINS
With twins, it's often assumed that we purchase two of everything for our girls. This is not the case. While there are definitely items that require each of the girls…
THE MONTESSORI ENVIRONMENT–ALL OF IT
"The child should live in an environment of beauty" Dr. Maria Montessori We know that in Montessori, the child's environment should be inviting and one of beauty. It should have…
