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Category: Toddler

MONTESSORI TODDLER: A SUCCESSFUL QUIET TIME
This post may contain affiliate links at no extra cost to you. Quiet time is perfect for the toddler who is transitioning out of naps. Actually, that's a lie, quiet…

WHY EXPLANATIONS AREN’T ALWAYS ENOUGH
In a recent post, I talked about how we avoided certain materials, as E and V weren't ready for them quite yet, and I promised to share a little more…

TODDLER SCREEN TIME
This post may contain affiliate links at no extra cost to you. I've shared about how we do screen time with E and V in the past, particularly when they…
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…