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Child

Big changes happening! From preschool to play dates and homework to household chores, here’s what you need to know to navigate the childhood years.

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The 6 biggest lies I believed before having kids

Just about all of us had set assumptions about raising kids before we became parents ourselves.

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Montessori at home: Why we don’t force kids to say ‘I’m sorry’

How do you teach children how to really make amends, see what they did wrong and have empathy for others?

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12 books to help calm your child’s anxiety

Sitting down together and reading a book can help your little one identify, cope, and work through her worries

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When my ‘good sleeper’ suddenly couldn’t fall asleep—I was the answer

Even as a certified sleep specialist, this realization took me by surprise.

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Her clothes, her choice, her confidence—Why my daughter picks her own outfits

My daughter is growing right before my eyes, and I don’t want to be teaching her that matching clothes is what life is about.

How to potty train your toddler with empathy + humor

For more successful and healthier potty training, follow their lead: When they're ready to use the potty, they will.

Montessori at home: 7 ways to a more peaceful dinner table

1. Meet your new sous chef. Getting them involved will give them a sense of pride and importance at the dinner table.

Encourage your kids to help around the house—the Montessori way

You might be surprised at how much they want to help. 

My daughter—you’re so much more than what you see in the mirror

Beauty comes from something deeper...something not so easily washed away by soap and water.

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Phrases to boost girls’ self-esteem—other than ‘you’re so pretty’

This isn’t about *never* saying girls are beautiful. It’s just about reminding us all what else matters.

Can’t sit still? 7 expert ways to help your child focus

Wiggly children exist and they are wonderful, smart and excellent additions to the classroom. 

You’re already practicing Montessori at home—and don’t even know it

Montessori is about the daily interactions you have with your child and the way you respond when guiding them.

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