How to Have Healthy Holidays So You Don’t Lose Your Mind
I woke up that morning to find all the Christmas presents sorted by person and then by size. I found my son sound asleep on the floor with a pillow …
Why I Told My Family to Stay Away this Christmas
It was a tough email to write but my child needed me to write it. Many of you are not going to like what I have to say in this …
Is One Certified Teacher Enough in a Montessori Classroom?
My sister described her visit to meet a lead teacher and observe a classroom at a local Montessori school in search of a good spot for her daughter: “There were 25 kids …
7 Ideas on How to Raise a Confident Kid in Today’s Crazy World
Have you noticed that confident people seem to be people who generally have good self-esteem and high regard for themselves? A confident kid exhibits the same potential. And likewise, those …
The Beginners Guide to Handling Your Child’s Epic Temper Tantrums
Children and, let’s face it, many adults find talking about feelings difficult. The feeling of anger is especially difficult and many children find it easier to just display the angry behavior. …
The Easiest Way to Improve Your Child’s Negative Behavior
Feed me and I will grow. Close your eyes. Imagine that someone is standing in front of you with a balloon in each hand. One balloon is large and full of …