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 own good. I had just dragged him from a friend’s house to the car so we could get home in time to relieve our babysitter. […]
What is Bullying & What Parents Can Do to Help Stop It
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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, my son’s teachers pulled me aside. She explained, “Eric* is currently in suspension for “making poor decisions”. Concerned with my son making the same poor […]
Kindness Crafts for Preschoolers Your Kids Will Love
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Why is teaching kindness so important? Furthermore, is it even possible to teach kindness to kids? Honestly, I believe that most children are born with an innate kindness. After all, Dr. Montessori did often refer to kids as the ultimate peacemakers. I find that doing activities with kids allows the opportunity to have conversations about […]
How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Respond – Communicate The Montessori Way
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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 to act in a certain way, it is about guiding them to be better communicators, how to live peacefully, how to be kind, and to […]
How to Teach your Child Social Skills
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Social skills are complex and not all children learn them naturally. Some children need extra help and support to make friends and, not to mention, to keep them. How to Teach Your Child Social Skills Here are some ideas to help your child develop social skills: Observe your child. Take every opportunity you can to […]
Forget Building Self-Esteem: The Best Thing We Can Do for Our Kids
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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 behind this statement. As a mom who can actually give her kids the world, I carry tremendous guilt, fear, and often the embarrassment of fortune. […]