Category Archives for Toddler
50 Montessori ideas for the vehicle-obsessed child!
Are your bored to play vehicles with your child? Are you wondering if he will ever show an interest for something else? In this blog post, I will reassure you and giving you 50 Montessori ideas for your
Continue readingMontessori toddlers: what is Maximum effort and 20 ideas to try!
Have you observed your toddler trying to carry objects that are bigger than him? This is what Maria Montessori called the need for maximum effort!Maria Montessori observed that children, soon after they
Continue readingDo toddlers need “Montessori” shelf work?
Do you have a toddler who ignores the Montessori friendly work and activities you have set up on his shelf?Let me tell you that it is normal!The concept of the Montessori shelf comes from the Montessori
Continue readingElimination communication or toilet learning without a diaper
Today, I have the pleasure to share this interview with Kate Jacoba Arnold, an Elimination communication coach, based in Holland. More info about her coaching here. And her facebook group here.Elimination
Continue readingMontessori parenting: ideas for the child who likes to throw!
One of the most common questions in my Gentle Discipline course is this one:“How do you stop a child from throwing food from his highchair?”Throwing is a powerful need for young toddlers.Toddlers
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”
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