Screens are everywhere. Phones, tablets, TVs -- even the gas station pump wants your attention now. For parents of preschoolers, technology can feel like both a lifesaving treat (“Thank you, iPad, for ...
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How to Discipline Without Yelling, Bribing, or Losing Your Mind
When I was pregnant, I asked the Universe for an independent, intelligent, and motivated child. The Universe delivered—with bonus traits like stubbornness and defiance. Rob and I often ...
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Why Smiling at Your Child Matters: The Power of School Pickup
After years of watching parents pick up their child from school, I must admit, I have a favorite -- Derrell Johnson. Derrell was the most loving and genuine example I have ever seen. His face lit up ...
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Healthy Eating Hacks for Kids That Really Work!
If your child thinks ketchup counts as a vegetable and chicken nuggets are their own food group, welcome to the club.
My son, John, was the WORST…if the Olympics had a vegetable-refusing ...
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What Montessori Is (and Isn’t)
When parents first hear about Montessori, it can sound hippie dippy or mysterious. Is it just a fancy word for kids running wild with expensive wooden toys? Is it some kind of math monastery where ...
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Why Every Family Needs a Motto (And How to Create Yours)
Back when I would say goodbye before John got on the bus in his early elementary years, I realized I needed something more to set the tone for his day. He was going through a phase of, “Why do I have ...
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A neutral preschool in Jarrell: Why “woke” isn’t allowed at Jarrell Montessori
We had a parent tour this past week with pointed questions about how we handled things. She said that her four-year-old was currently at a local daycare with two caregivers who she thought were doing ...
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Signs You’re a Good Parent
If you’ve ever collapsed on the couch after bedtime thinking, “Am I even doing this right?” — congratulations, you’re probably a great parent. =) The fact that you care enough to question yourself ...
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What books should you have in your child’s bedroom?
The school year has begun! It’s a good time to consider what you need to do NOW in order to help your child succeed in academics later and reading is top at the top of the list. Having your child at ...
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