Category Archives for Toddler
Montessori parenting: ideas for the child who likes to throw!
One of the main common questions in Gentle Discipline course is this one:“How do you stop a child throwing food from his highchair?”Throwing is a powerful need for young toddlers.Toddlers are like
Continue readingMontessori Friendly toy’s list for toddlers
This blog post has been requested so many times!So I am sharing with you the most popular toys in my playgroup or those that were well used by my children.I have a list of baby toys here.This one will
Continue readingPotty training or Toilet learning the Montessori way
Is your child ready to potty train? Are you wondering how to start, when to start and basically what to do?Read below or watch the video: (don't forget to download your step by step Montessori
Continue readingMassage for children – a weather story and other resources!
Do you remember attending a baby massage class with your little one?With older children, once they are weaned and potty trained. we might feel that they don't want to be touch anymore but many studies
Continue readingMontessori Parenting: what if my child only likes to climb?
My child only wants to climb! What do I do?I have been asked this question so many times. Parents discover the Montessori philosophy. They see cute trays on shelves, they imagine their child “working”
Continue readingHow to use tantrums to connect with your child
If you have a child between 1 to 5 years of age, I’m pretty sure you’re facing epic tantrums.Let’s first define what a tantrum is: a tantrum is an outburst of emotions.Young children have very immature
Continue readingBooks for the child who is afraid of the dark
The fear of the dark is a common one among children. When your toddler becomes more aware of his surroundings, he may start being anxious about sleeping in a dark room and so bedtime can become challenging.Darkness
Continue readingThe Montessori Toddler – book review
When Simone Davies launched a Kick starter campaign a few years ago to publish her book, I was amazed.The book looks beautiful and I have always loved reading what Simone says about toddler.I am always
Continue readingMontessori Parenting: do we need to teach our child to share?
We often hear that “sharing is caring”.Do we have to teach our children to share?What is the Montessori point of view about sharing?Here is what Maria Montessori wrote In The Secret of Childhood:“He
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