8 Simple Gratitude Projects for Kids & Families
Check out these gratitude projects for kids & families just in time for Thanksgiving! 8 Gratitude Projects for Kids & Families Thanksgiving is such a lovely time of year. You …
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Teaching Children Emotional Intelligence
One of my proudest moments as a mom thus far came when my oldest son was about two years old. I was carting him around Seattle too busy for our …
What is Bullying & What Parents Can Do to Help Stop It
What is Bullying & How Can We Help Stop It This post helps answer the question “What is Bullying?” by exploring the types of bullying facing our kids today. Recently, …
How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Respond – Communicate The Montessori Way
Struggling with how to talk so kids will listen is a right of passage for parents and caretakers. Learning how to improve communication with kids is not simply about getting them …
Forget Building Self-Esteem: The Best Thing We Can Do for Our Kids
The best thing we can do for our kids is to make their lives more difficult. What do you think about this statement? I struggle every day with the idea …
The Greatest Gift You Can Give a Child: Empathy & Gratitude
I remember sitting at my nana’s kitchen table. My fingers fiddled with the plastic tablecloth, and I could see the bumps from various notes, to-do lists, and articles my nana …