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Helping Your Child Learn Self-Regulation Skills
When children learn new skills, we help them achieve mastery by offering support along the way – like a stool to lift themselves up when they’re learning to walk or training wheels on a bicycle. We encourage and celebrate them for their efforts; we would never punish or shame them because they haven’t yet learned…
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Guiding Conflict Resolution with Your Young Child
As natural and unavoidable parts of life, conflicts provide opportunities to learn and grow. For young children who are just learning how to communicate, parents can teach their children how to peacefully navigate conflict by modeling behaviors that emphasize respect for themselves and others. This builds in them a foundation of social-emotional skills that will serve…
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Creating Family Traditions
The holiday season is the perfect time for creating traditions and rituals that bring the focus on family togetherness and thinking of others. Regardless of background or culture, this season offers many opportunities to create memories that will last a lifetime and positively benefit your child’s development. The Importance of Traditions and Rituals A ritual…
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Getting in the Rhythm of School
With summer ending and school just around the corner, it is normal to feel a mix of excitement and nervousness. Especially if this is your child’s first time in a school setting. The good thing is that your child is about to embark on a new year in a Montessori environment, one that will foster…
