How To Overcome Challenging Behavior
Throwing tantrums, hitting, biting, screaming, and other less than adorable behavior is normal for toddlers. The cause for this behavior can include biological reasons, like being hungry or overtired. They can also include emotional reasons, like not being able to cope with or describe their feelings. Their environment can also influence behavior. Sure, it’s expected for […]
Is Cuddling Your Baby Too Much Bad?
If you just can’t resist snuggling and cuddling your baby at all times, we really don’t blame you! Their scent, smooth skin, and chubby cheeks are completely irresistible. But, aside from the physical attraction, did you know that there are more psychological and developmental reasons for you to cuddle your baby? We’ve all had that […]
Are Sippy Cups Hurting Your Child?
As parents, we all want what is best for our children. However, with so many different feeding products available, it’s easy for us to unknowingly make bad choices. Sippy cups are great for children because they don’t tend to spill. Also because it’s a good transition from a bottle or breast since it requires them […]
Activities To Boost Your Baby’s Development
Want to be a great parent? Want to raise a happy, healthy, well-behaved kid? Want to live in a home where discipline becomes unnecessary? The secret is to create a closer connection with your child. Bond With Your Child A noted child therapist, Erik Erikson, talks about the basic task of the first years of life […]
The Great Dr. Maria Montessori
The success of Dr. Montessori sparked a movement that changed the world completely. Her educational method of having children learn naturally versus the custom forceful way of teaching not only gained recognition throughout education, but it started an evolution throughout the world! But before this revolution began, Maria Montessori was just a girl born on August 31, […]
Fun Fall Activities You Can Try At Home
October is finally here which means only one thing: Full-On Fall Fun! The temperature is dropping, the leaves are changing colors and there are pumpkins everywhere! What better way to welcome Fall than with fun activities you can do with your children! Fall activities are a great way to introduce toddlers to a new season, […]
Children Need Exercise, Experts Say
When it comes to fun and games, well you usually think that’s all it is. Fun and games. We take our children out to the park or out to recess with the idea of letting them go wild and blow off some of their energy. Which is the truth, to a certain extent. But what some parents […]
Parent-Teacher Conference Tips
With upcoming conferences, I wanted to share some thoughts about how to feel prepared and comfortable at parent/teacher conferences. Conferences are a wonderful time to create a partnership and gain insight regarding your child. Conducting effective parent-teacher conferences can boost family involvement in your classroom and help promote positive outcomes for you, your students, and […]
5 Reading Strategies For Primary Learners
Reading is an essential skill child must learn in order to become successful at school. Why? Because reading is required to understand most other topics. Most of a child’s learning is done from reading the writing on a blackboard or in books, magazines, and workbooks from the teacher. The capability to read is crucial. After […]
Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions
1) How Would You Describe A Montessori School of Downtown Student?A Montessori School of Downtown & Shipra student is a student with infinite potential that has an inquisitive mind. That is, each child brings their own unique individuality for which we encourage to the maximum. Based on the teaching of Maria Montessori to let the […]
