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The Spirited Child – Let Their Spirit Be Free

If you have to call it something, call it wildflower, call it earthy, call it maverick. Whatever, remember your child is a free spirit and needs your nurturing hand. Below are signs you are the parent of a nonconformist. Their perseverance perseveres, and keeps right on persevering. The spirited child wants what they want. And […]

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How to Create an Independent Environment at Home

No matter the age of your children, it is important that you give them space, security and organization to create an independent learning environment at home. This type of learning, is inspired by Maria Montessori, the Italian physician, education and innovator, acclaimed for her educational method that builds on the way children naturally learn. “To […]

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Toddler Biting – Why It Happens and What You Can Do About It

Many toddlers go through a biting stage. It typically occurs when a child is between one and a half and three years old. But why does this happen? Biting, can often be commonplace behavior for a toddler. It doesn’t matter how well the child is parented or how “good” a child is. The incident generally […]

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The Benefits of Spending One-On-One Time with Your Kids

Parenthood. It’s one of the most beautiful things you can experience. Day in and day out you are consumed by little hands, big imaginations, large emotions and the list goes on, right!? In the rush of daily life it is important for both parents and children to get quality one-on-one time with each other. Have […]

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Perfect Portions – a Healthy Lunch for Your Preschooler

A preschoolers lunch. Too big, too small or will they even eat it at all? Try some of these ideas to spark up your little one’s taste buds and make their lunch size perfectly portioned. Anything on a Stick Have a day where everything is on a stick. Skewers are the easiest thing since sliced […]

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Positive Guidance Boundaries – Consistency and Follow Through

What is positive guidance? Some folks equate this to child-led rearing, but it couldn’t be further from the truth. It doesn’t mean happiness at all costs. The positive guidance philosophy recognizes that children actually learn when supported through conflict — not when protected from it. The aspect of positivity indicates a foundation in healthy adult-child […]

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How to Help Children Cope During a Difficult Time

When you think of childhood, the imagination goes to butterflies and rainbows. But that isn’t always the case. Childhood may not always be as carefree as we hope for our children. They may experience the pains of divorce or the loss of a loved one, or pet. When this type of situation occurs, it’s important […]

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Why Choose Montessori For Your Child?

Our child’s education is a considerable priority for parents. Public school, private school, homeschooling. How do we sort through these options and make a quality determination that will instill habits and methods that will serve our children from childhood through adulthood?   In today’s crowded world of power struggle, the Montessori method serves as a […]

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Montessori Education – The Importance of Reading Aloud to Children

Reading to children – it’s probably one of the first things you began doing with your little one. But what about when children get older? Some parents may stop reading to older children, since they already know how to read. But did you know, there are many benefits to reading aloud to children of all […]

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