So, like many of you, this morning I was making my nearly daily run through the Starbucks drive-thru with two reasonably happy, lucky me, boys. I was in a great mood. The holidays are around the corner. Boys were laughing and we were headed to see some of our favorite people for OmCulture’s open kids […]
Teaching Kids to Be Kind in 2020
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Teaching kids to be kind is possible. Well, let’s be honest, kids are born kind. It’s up to the adults in their lives to nurture this natural quality. And let’s be clear. Being kind is more than holding the door for someone (although I do love that act of kindness). Our goal as parents and […]
Raising a Montessori Kid: 75 Ways to Montessori Parenting
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When my son was 2.5-years-old, he hopped off his chair and walked over to a cabinet. He pulled out dishes and glasses, then ran over to the kitchen table and began setting places for himself and his brothers. This scenario is an example of Montessori parenting within the context of Maria Montessori’s Theory. Montessori embodies […]
101 Ways to Teach Kids Courage
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Being a parent is loaded with layers and layers of trying to do what is best for our kids. Every child is different. What ways can we teach kids courage? What is the definition of courage? Courage is defined within a wide range. I read an article about courage recently. The article inspired this post. […]
5 Habits Every Montessori Parent Should Develop
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“I really want to bring Montessori at home, but I don’t have the space for all the materials at home,” a friend said to me as she waited patiently for her two year old to put on her shoes. “That right there, what you are doing right now, waiting, observing, respecting your child. That is […]
[Types of Parenting] Snowplow, Tiger, Panda, and Helicopter
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Most mothers and fathers would say that their parenting style involves offering guidance, discipline, love, and support. But there are several ways of going about raising a child. Are some types of parenting styles more effective or desirable than others? Parenting styles can affect a child’s self-esteem, motivation, physical health, and emotional wellness. Types of […]