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Category: Child
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…
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-INSPIRED TIPS FOR GARDENING WITH TODDLERS
This is not our first year of gardening, but each year E and V have been able to participate in new and exciting ways. (You can read about previous years…
TODDLER: SO, YOU WANT TO MAKE A CHANGE TO THE BEDROOM–SOME TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL
Oh, the toddler bedtime routine--if you are successful in creating one (here's ours) that works well for you and your family, life is good--actually, it's amazing! So why would anyone…
PARENTING: GUIDED ACTIONS
Guided actions are actions that help direct a person in situations that they may otherwise feel "lost" or unsure of what to do. Have you ever noticed a child freeze…
MONTESSORI PARENTING: I’M NOT REALLY COMFORTABLE WITH_____, NOW WHAT?
Whenever I share E and V assisting with picking up glass, stirring near the stove, or cutting up veggies with their own knives I always receive messages saying that I'm…
THE WOODEN RING IS ALL THE THINGS FOR THE MONTESSORI CHILD
Do you have a wooden ring for your child, or a few? It's such a simple design, just a circle of wood--but oh, the things this simple ring can be…
LAST-MINUTE GIFTS TO MAKE WITH YOUR TODDLER
We celebrate Christmas and every yearwe try to gather with family for some quality time. We've decided, for some time now, to only purchase gifts for the children (this has…
