Dropping diapers by 21 monthsLooking back this is a process that we started at 4 months old, very haphazardly. We didn’t start out with a set idea of when Rowan would…Apr 25, 2022Apr 25, 2022
Zero/low cost activity ideas for toddlers in (a hotel) quarantineAfter having completed a 5 day hotel quarantine after coming back from the UK earlier in January, I wanted to share some of the activities…Jan 27, 2022Jan 27, 2022
Ways to use loose partsLast year during One Hundred Toy’s closing down sale (they have since reopened) we invested in Grapat loose part sets. I’ve only seen…Jan 6, 2022Jan 6, 2022
Christmas Activities with ToddlersCrafts Make handmade Christmas cards Make salt dough ornaments Write (or scribble) a letter to Santa Make paper chains Make and use…Dec 13, 2021Dec 13, 2021
Ways young toddlers can help in the kitchenPractical life activities are a central aspect of the Montessori philosophy, and much of those activities can be practiced in the kitchen…Nov 24, 2021Nov 24, 2021
How we handle tantrums and unwanted behaviour‘Baby’s first temper tantrum’ is a milestone parents aren’t so eager to check off their list, but nevertheless strong emotions and physical…Oct 3, 2021Oct 3, 2021
Meaningful praise and encouragement for childrenMost of us, understandably, want to support, encourage and celebrate our children and their achievements, which is why praise comes so…Aug 16, 2021Aug 16, 2021
Why punishment is an ineffective parenting toolThanks to free-will, all children, no matter how they are raised, will at some point misbehave, and punishment can sometimes feel like the…Aug 10, 2021Aug 10, 2021
A Short Guide to Play SchemasHave you ever noticed your child sometimes seems to have uncontrollable urges to do very particular, often strange or even infuriating…Aug 10, 2021Aug 10, 2021
How we encourage independent playEach child’s personality definitely plays a part in how much independent play they partake in, but there are ways you can help encourage…Jul 26, 2021Jul 26, 2021
