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Category: Toddler
TODDLER: FOOD AND CHOICES
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.…

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…

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…

INFANT AND TODDLER–WHY WE DON’T HAVE BATH-TIME STRUGGLES
In short, we make bathtime a safe and enjoyable occasion. That being said, one could assume we had toys aplenty and just a grand ole time, but that is far…

TODDLER PARENTING: HOW WE NAVIGATE LYING
E and V have started to show interest in pretend play and have developed a bit of imagination. The other day V slipped off their Pikler triangle. When I asked…

MONTESSORI: LETTER SOUND BOXES DIY
Sound boxes are so awesome! So what are they? It's a material that allows the child, who is likely in the sensitive period for small objects, to be introduced to…