Turning one is often an important milestone birthday, but it can also be a moment fraught with unexpected challenges. One year old sleep regression is a very frequent occurrence, but sleep regressions can also occur at an earlier age. Many babies experience sleep regression at six months, and it is also common in babies between […]
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Montessori method at home
This post contains affiliate links for your convenience Research says that Montessori education is one of the best types of education that you can give your child. But it is also damn expensive, which explains why many parents wonder about how they can adopt the Montessori method at home. The good news is that incorporating Montessori methods […]
Labeling kids: Why we need to stop
“Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never break me” is a phrase that was first used in the 1800s. It was meant to teach kids that name-calling was harmless. It was one of the greatest lies ever told to kids. Words hurt. And the words we repeatedly hear can become self-fulfilling prophecies. […]
How to deal with an argumentative child
Having to deal with an argumentative child is something many parents know far too well. For years, we struggled with our son’s “know-it-all attitude” and worried that it would ruin his relationships with his friends. Sometimes it felt like he would deliberately take an opposite position – in spite of obvious proof of the contrary […]
Anxiety coping skills for kids
Some children worry more than others; I know this from experience. One of our daughters feels things deeply and intensely and while this is a blessing, it can also be a “curse”. Some amount of anxiety is normal in children. Everyone feels anxious when they are faced with the unknown or when they are in […]