Behavior and Discipline

There is no more nerve-grating sound for some parents than the sound of their child whining. It can seem like no matter how much love and affection we give our …

Having a peaceful, harmonious home life or playdate is often dependent on one thing for parents of young children – sharing. The question is as old as time. How can …

Ah, everyone’s favorite parenting struggle…a child that won’t eat what you serve. If you are have trouble getting your kid to eat something other than peanut butter sandwiches and chicken …

Effective Praise is a common term used in the Montessori world and actively used in Montessori classrooms. But what does it really mean, and isn’t any type of praise good?? Sue …

At first glance, the term “heavy work,” may resemble an occupational hazard. A closer look at the label reveals its usefulness as an important Montessori concept, however. In this post, …

How can I get my Kid to “Behave” Without Having to Yell and Bribe? My answer: Positive Discipline by Kristen Ancker M.S. Ed.I learned about Positive Discipline out of necessity.  …

Research tells us that children with high emotional intelligence are more successful in life. In fact, a child’s EQ (Emotional Intelligence quotient) is more clearly linked to success than their …

In this post, I will be focusing specifically on how to handle toddler biting, but many of these tips will work for other types of aggressive behavior such as hitting …

The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines obedience as “an act or instance of obeying“. Many Montessori parents find the word obedience off-putting; believing that it implies an authoritarian approach to parenting. This …

The word “consequence” gives rise to negative images of punishment and cruelty for many. A consequence is not always a punishment, however. Natural consequences, in fact, happen without any adult …