How Positive Discipline changed my life.
I’m often asked, “What is Positive Discipline?” For me, and I don’t mean to be too dramatic, it was a rude awakening, changed my life and saved it at the
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Simplicity and Order in the Montessori home
Does having a clean, orderly home positively change your mood? Have you ever wondered why that is? I’ve been getting a lot of questions about “Why order and simplicity are
Adults need transitions too.
I’ve just returned from being away for almost four months. I know, that’s a long time and I also know it’s nothing for some. I left for what was to
Why Montessori?
Whether you’ve never heard of it or have already embodied the aspects of the Montessori way and its educational method, I’d like to share the reasons why I’ve become so
Managing Your Emotions When Your Child Pushes Your Buttons
More often than not, parents believe that it is their job to control and manage their children’s emotions. I beg to differ. The importance is how we show up and
Rings on a Rocking Peg Develops Your Baby’s Fine Motor Skills
Chances are pretty good you’ve seen this toy before: a set of rings, ascending in size, that are stacked on a rocking peg. There’s a reason it has been around
Nesting Boxes Enhance Your Child’s Visual Discrimination
Whether you’re out traveling with your young ones or looking for a way they can pass the time at a restaurant, look no further than this portable toy I often
Opening and Closing Bottles Boosts Your Child’s Writing Skills
If you’re a follower of my work, you’ll know that one of my favorite Maria Montessori quotes, which I regularly like to share with clients of my coaching practice,
Digital Detox and Beyond
Returning from a 30-day digital detox was harder than I could’ve ever imagined. For a whole month, I committed to being completely off social media. It was challenging at first,
Turn Household Objects into Toys with Bracelets on a Peg
Maria Montessori famously described the hands as the tools of intelligence. When babies develop their hands, they are preparing to take on purposeful and more independent work, such
The Stitching Block Offers Sewing Skills and More For Your Child
In my practice as a parenting mentor, clients often ask me for toys and/or activities they can easily travel with, especially during the busier summer months. The stitching block
Squeezing a Sponge Has Many Educational Benefits For Your Child
This time of year as a parenting coach I often get emails from my clients asking for ideas for activities they can do with their children while enjoying the summer
