Hello August! I cannot believe it is already time to start thinking about school!! With everything going on we have decided to homeschool our daughter, Melina, for preschool. A little bit dissapointing because Melina was so excited to go to school as she lovess meeting new people and making friends. But with all the restrictions … Continue reading How To Do A Play Based Preschool Curriculum At Home
Montessori toys are items that the child has to manipulate in order to play. These toys encourage the child to explore independent discovery by playing hands on. I like to call these toys "open ended". Which means there are multiple ways a child can play. Open ended toys tend to capture children's attention for longer … Continue reading Montessori Toys On A Budget
The time has come to start shopping for Christmas! I am so excited because my daughter just turned three and she now understands Christmas and Santa and all of the fun festivities that we can do this time of year! However, if you know me, you know that I do not like a cluttered house … Continue reading Toddler Gift Guide
Perfectionism by definition is the refusal to reject any standard short of perfection. When I sit back and think about it, perfectionism is the main trigger for my anxiety. It is the main reason why I say I have had a "hard day" with my kids. Or why I get frustrated with my husband. The … Continue reading Perfectionism In My Motherhood
Tantrums and angry children are downright exhausting and frustrating. Let me help you learn how to handle children's challenging behavior using positive discipline. We first have to go back to the basics of positive parenting and remember: It is not our job as the parents to control the child. If you are unfamiliar with positive discipline, … Continue reading Dealing With Challenging Behavior Using Positive Discipline
Discipling children are one of the toughest yet most important tasks a parent does. Are you tired of the constant power struggles with your child that leaves you both frustrated and overwhelmed? Positive discipline techniques have the power to bring the peace back in your home and relationships with your children. When you decide to … Continue reading Basics of Positive Discipline