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Child Learn & Play

Children learn by observing, experimenting and asking questions. Find out when to guide them—and when to step back and let them explore.

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Montessori at home: How to raise a polite child

It is the foundation for a successful community, and it is something you can easily incorporate at home.

What is Montessori? 10 key principles parents should know

A school meant to appeal to children’s nature, rather than fight it.

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Telling a kid to ‘suck it up’ does nothing for building resilience—or independence

When kids aren’t encouraged to work through their emotions, they may just end up having more outbursts.

6 ways to use ‘special time’ to deepen the bond with your child

If they can rely on this regular dose of closeness, they become more willing to cooperate, more ready to connect.

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We quit screen time completely—and it saved our kids

Spoiler alert: It ended up making a tremendous difference for our entire family.

Why sensitive kids will make the world a better place

They have a light within them, and it’s our duty as their parents to help them be comfortable with letting it shine.

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Facebook’s new Messenger Kids app aims to give moms peace of mind

Kids are going to communicate online. Facebook wants parents to feel confident they are safe when doing so.

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Montessori at home: why punishment doesn’t work—but consequences do

When they understand the natural consequences, they learn to make responsible choices on their own, rather than to avoid punishment.

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The real reason your kids act worse for you than anyone else—and how to help

You must become the emotionally safe place for them to vent and process their emotions.

Want a responsible child? Get them a pet

It turns out a pet just might be the gift that keeps on giving

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Montessori at home: 7 ways to teach your children to be problem-solvers

Try this at home next time you hear the familiar refrain of “I can’t do it!”

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How to correct a child’s ‘bad’ behavior with positive parenting

Remind them you are their ally, you are on their side. Even when you are saying no or stopping unhelpful behaviors.

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