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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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4 ways to instill a love of learning in your child

Not all children thrive in the classroom, but you can do so much more outside of school.

Updated Feb. 14, 2022

Why fewer, better toys encourage more creative kids

It can be easy to buy into the marketing hype that our…

Updated Jan. 15, 2022
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Dear daughter: Be loud, take up space—your voice matters

She has a fire inside her, and I never want it to go away.

Updated May. 12, 2023
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The way we talk to our children becomes part of their conscience for years to come

I want him to practice courage over comfort and not make choices so that his friends think he is cool.

Updated Oct. 01, 2022
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Montessori at home: Giving your child ‘purposeful work’ could be a game-changer

When you see a child breaking the rules, try to look for the impulse behind it.

Updated Sep. 19, 2022

How to encourage kids to cooperate the Montessori way

The answer is pretty simple

Updated May. 09, 2018
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I became a more peaceful parent using these 4 strategies

I'm slowly, imperfectly getting there.

Updated Apr. 25, 2018

10 powerful phrases to tell your child instead of ‘good job’

Describing what you see rather than praising is essential for our children to grow.

Updated Apr. 24, 2018

Preschools aren’t doing enough to support bilingual kids, study finds

Nearly 1 in 3 kids in the United States speaks a language other than English at home.

Updated Apr. 24, 2018
mom reading a book to her daughter in bed - keeping a consistent bedtime routine

True life: Our bedtime routine is the same every. single. night

It is the perfect way to end even our most imperfect days.

Updated Dec. 02, 2022
mom hugging 4-year-old daughter

The bittersweet magic of having a 4-year-old ✨

You’re no longer a baby, and becoming more ‘you’ everyday.

Updated Dec. 13, 2021

6 simple ways to raise healthy eaters

PS. You can still have ice cream ?

Updated Feb. 18, 2022
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