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…
Category: Child
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…
TODDLER & YOUNG CHILD: THE IMPORTANCE OF THE SAND-TIMER
Do you use a sand-timer for your children? If you don't, let me share why you should start to incorporate one and how. -Allows the child to prepare better and…
CHILDREN, TRADITIONAL GENDERED CLOTHING, AND THEIR OUTFIT CHOICES
This is going to be an interesting post that might stir up a bit of feelings or opinions in some. My intent is to only share what we do or…
MONTESSORI FAMILY: PRAISE AND NATURAL REWARDS
I shared a small post about this on Instagram but after receiving a few DMs, so I thought I would emphasize here. In Montessori, we don’t praise children. We want…
CHILDREN, AUTISM, AND CHANGE: HOW TO PROPERLY PREPARE FOR A MOVE
I’m an Autistic with children, neither of us like change. We will soon be closing on a property and moving, which means change. To make this experience better for all…
TRUSTING THE CHILD AND THEIR ABILITIES: OBSERVE OR INTERVENE?
Anyone else’s children testing their physical limits and abilities right now? I love watching them learn and grow, but there are definitely times I’m holding my breath and trying not…
BASIC SET-UP FOR THE SMALL KITCHEN AND YOUNG CHILD
When T was younger, I never had the space to set up a functional kitchen his size, like what E and V have. One of my former places didn't even…
CHILDREN AND APPROPRIATE TOUCH–STARTING AT BIRTH
Touch is important. It can improve your immune system and decrease the risk of certain diseases. As a licensed massage therapist, I know how it can greatly affect a person's…
MONTESSORI TODDLER: THEY KNOW NOT TO…SO WHAT TO DO?
Have you ever found yourself redirecting your child away from the same action or item over and over? Thinking to yourself, as your child looks at you giggling while heading…
