Preschool is the first big step your child will take when it comes time to embark on their educational journey. It’s no wonder that this is a scary time for both children and parents alike. Fortunately, there are some things you can do in the weeks leading up to your child’s first day of preschool […]
Toddlers can very easily pick up unhealthy eating habits from their parents. If we’re not careful, this is something that can have a negative impact on them for the rest of their lives. This is why it’s so important for parents to pay close attention to their toddlers’ eating habits and work on improving them […]
Children’s activities offer great opportunities to discover and explore interests. However, there may come a time where you’re concerned that you may have overstructured your children and may need to cut back. There are a few ways to know when this needs to happen. School Struggles You want to make sure your children are successful […]
Maria Montessori honestly believed that the most critical time in a person’s life happens between the time they’re born and turn 6-years-old. This is because it’s during this time that your intelligence and all your psychological “powers” are being formed. She believed that children don’t ever need as much help and freedom being creative as […]
Social skills are what we use to interact with each other – both verbally and nonverbally (e.g. gestures, body language, personal appearance). They allow us to communicate our thoughts, feelings, and messages with the people around us. Studies have shown that teaching these skills in school improves students’ standardized test scores by 11 points. As […]
Dealing with toddler behavior (e.g. defiance, power struggles) can be somewhat challenging. Fortunately, there are some things you can do to improve the way you deal with this behavior and keep your child from pushing your limits. Give Specific Guidelines for How You Want Your Child to Behave Your child is learning what constitutes “good” […]
When you first hear about Montessori education, you may find yourself pausing to ponder about what makes it different from traditional education. There are many ways in which this question can be answered. However, what follows here are some of the key differences. Montessori Classrooms are Prepared Before your child arrives in the classroom, it’s […]
Do you worry about your child making the right decision as they grow up? Most parents do, but there are things that can be done to lessen your worries. Giving your child the ability to understand values and morality can go a long way towards them making the right choices in life. Here are some […]
A love of learning can help your child go far in life. There is no doubt about that. However, what do you need to do in order to give them that zest for life? What steps do you need to take, as their primary caregiver, to ensure that your son or daughter has a zealous […]
Every parent wants the best education that he or she can provide for his or her children. Unfortunately, not all schools provide the very best for your child. Children are people, and people are different. This means that trying to teach a child with a one-size-fits-all curriculum plan will inevitably leave some children at a […]
