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…
Category: Child
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…
GOING FROM TWO NAPS TO ONE AND A LITTLE QUIET TIME
With having twins who share a room, we always need to be cautious when making changes to their sleep routine. So how did we drop from two naps to one…
IT’S OK FOR CHILDREN TO GET UPSET
First, I need to clarify that nobody wants to see a child upset, especially a young one--I know I don't like it. I'd also like to point out that I…
BUDGET ACTIVITY: CREATING A BUDGET FOR THE DOLL HOUSE
I had mentioned this in a post on introducing finances to children, but realized that it needed its own. This may be simplified for younger children or made more challenging…
OUR MONTESSORI FAMILY–HELPING CHILDREN LEARN ABOUT FINANCES AND MONEY: THE CHILD’S FIRST BUSINESS
As we talk about finances this month we, of course, need to cover one of my favourite topics: children and entrepreneurship. Lemonade stands, lawn mowing, dog walking, baking, and so…
