A father I was chatting with recently pointed out the irony of my web-based-recommendation that we unplug and go outside more. I get it….
Look around. Look around.
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Montessori at Home
Water
Water, water, everywhere. You find it in Infant and Toddler water tables, in the Practical Life area throughout the curriculum, in the…
Parenting in the Third Plane
The stereotypes about teenagers abound: the eye rolling, the cliques, talking-back, faces in their phones. If you only believed what you…
Bedtime in the Second Plane
Bedtimes (and bedrooms) become far more independent as your child ages. You might notice your child choosing to go to sleep on their own,…
Bedrooms in the First Plane: 3-6
“Five books tonight, Mommy,” she says. “No, Olivia, just one.” “How about four?” “Two?” “Three?” “Oh, alright. Three. But that’s it.” -…
Bedrooms in the First Plane: 0-3
Imagine a nursery: the crib, the bright plastic toys, the sparkling mobile swinging above. Maybe there’s a detailed mural painted on the…
Parenting on Vacation
The kids are home from school. Maybe you’re still working, or trying to. Maybe you’re juggling grandparents or babysitters or other…
Sharing is Caring, Except…
“Share with your friends!” “Remember to share!” “Give your friend some!” Children who share are seen as more generous, more kind, more…
The Art of Negotiation, or Why You Shouldn’t Argue with a Three-year-old
“We’ll read one book before bedtime,” you tell your child. “Four.” “Two.” “Three.” “OK. Three. But that’s all.” Of our children’s many…
On the Topic of Toileting
Throw away the M&M’s! Or, at least hide them in the cabinet to enjoy. Helping your child to master the toilet doesn’t require candy,…