Montessori Parenting

Let Them Help

September 30, 2011

I found this in my draft folder. Originally dated January 2010, thought I’d finally hit publish. It’ll take longer. It may get messy, but they’re learning–life, routines, seeing how stuff works, and making memories all the absorbed in meaningful work. Let them help pour in the ingredients. Sugar may very well end up on the [...]

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Slow Life Down

March 22, 2011

This year I’ve been intentionally seeking to slow our family life down. To live at a more peaceful and relaxed pace without frantically rushing from one activity to the next or running back-to-back errands shoving kids into coats and carseats with sandwiches in my purse. I’m a work in progress, but so far I feel [...]

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Relax

January 26, 2011

It’s okay if the dishes aren’t all put away, there’s sugar on the floor, and dinner hasn’t quite thawed yet. Have you played? Laughed? Listened? Snuggled? Have you succeeded in that what matters most? Is lasting? The to do list will be there tomorrow. Enjoy today.

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Don’t Just Say No

January 19, 2011

I know sometimes it’s hard, especially when you catch your kid pulling all the books off the shelf or throwing his food yet again. No is an automatic response. The first thing out of our mouth. Then, before we know it we’ve spent all day saying “no” and now it’s ringing in our ears like [...]

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When they’re absorbed in a task

January 12, 2011

don’t interrupt! Not for praise, not to encourage them. That can come later. I’ve distracted Joey a time or two while he was working simply because of my own excitement of what he was accomplishing. When a child is actively engaged in a task they’re working. They’re learning. Figuring out how they can manipulate the [...]

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Take the Time

January 5, 2011

Take the time to be with your precious blessing to watch to wait to look at the clouds race across the sky to watch the bug crawl over the grass to bang the pots with a wooden spoon To enjoy life and love!

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Be Consistent

December 29, 2010

Be consistent… in your discipline. in your work. in your modeling. in your affection. in your method. It’ll pay off. It may not always be easy or pleasant, but in time you’ll joyfully reap your efforts.

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Teaching Toddlers Emotions

December 27, 2010

Our emotions vary from day to day, even in the moments through out the day our temperaments change. These can sometimes be confusing for a young child as they’re not quite sure how to decipher one emotion from the next. Sure some emotions are easier than others, like happy versus sad. But what about frustrated compared to [...]

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They Don’t Just Need You to Be at Home

October 18, 2010

Having the opportunity to stay at home with our children is wonderful. But do you ever get so busy with the tasks of running your home and managing your family that you miss the first things? The reason why you decided to stay home in the first place? I know I do. My speed is [...]

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Your Baby Can Read?

September 28, 2010

If you have an infant or toddler it’s likely have you’ve seen the advertisements or at least heard about the program Your Baby Can Read. photo credit I’m not buying it. I’ve seen the infomercials and I can’t deny that its brought up the urge to join the bandwagon. But, honestly, that’s just good marketing. This program [...]

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One Day

April 8, 2010

One day you’ll look back and think, “Where did the time go?” Was it worth it? Did I spend enough time with my babies? Do they know how much I love them? Did I teach them the truly important things? There’s still time…our babes are waiting to be filled. You have a chance today to [...]

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