Tag Archive: Montessori

Raising Your Kids in the Kitchen

I don't normally like to ask you to imagine awful things, but today I'm going to. Just for a minute. Picture the witching hour. It usually occurs around 5 or 6pm, and if it only lasts one hour consider yourself lucky. Now consider from your child's perspective, why that time of day is hard. Is your ...

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The Right Speed of Parenting

Have you been able to slow down recently?  Sometimes it takes a strong intention or family plan to be successful slowing down - turning off computers, leaving laptops closed, turning the Blackberries off, leaving a few errands or chores untouched, skipping the acquaintance's birthday party. It can be a delicate balance so as not ...

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5 Must Read Parenting Books

Parenting is not strictly intuitive. In fact, experts say that the more a parent knows, the more she knows how much she doesn't know - and needs to find out. There is much wisdom to be learned from the experts. Below is the short-list. MUST READ: Between Parent and Child, by Dr. Haim G. Ginott How to ...

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Guide to a child-friendly kitchen

My children are always clamoring to see what's happening in the kitchen. Why? Because kitchens are inviting. And, my family happens to spend a lot of time in ours. Food is much more than just a practical need in our house. Both my husband and I enjoy the creative aspects of cooking and choose ...

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