Parenting

Toddlers are notoriously difficult to fly with. Even if you've never flown with your little one before, no doubt you've heard all the horror stories about fussing and messes and, of course, as a parent you know these stories are all within the realms of possibility. The good news is that air travel … Read more about 5 Tips for Taking Your Toddler on Airplane Rides

Do you remember back when you were small, and waiting an entire week for something seemed like eternity? Time moves differently for children because every day is a much smaller percentage of their total lifetime than it is for adults. Considering this, it's no wonder that after three months of … Read more about 6 Fun Ways to Prevent the Dreaded Summer Slide

There is no time like the present to start teaching your toddler about appropriate manners. Teaching them how to be considerate and polite will help them form good manners and grow more socially attentive. Polite and courteous children reduce stress in parents who worry about their behavior in … Read more about 6 Tips to Help You Teach Your Toddler Good Manners

When you're running a household and raising a family, sustainability is something that just happens to you. Between balancing the budget and teaching your children not to be wasteful, it's only natural to start thinking about sustainability and working together to reduce waste. Most parents don't … Read more about Sustainable Parenting with Hand-Me-Down Children’s Clothing

Your child will learn as he goes with you on a walk, to the grocery store, and to the library. But you spend most of your time at home, and that is a great place to encourage learning. How do you set up a learning space for your child? It doesn't have to be complicated. Maria Montessori believed in … Read more about Create a Peaceful Learning Environment at Home

Being a new mother is one of the most enchanting, exhausting, and surprisingly expensive things any woman can do. The incredible love you feel for your baby, whether they are already here or still on the way, is something non-parents can only imagine, and you know you are blessed by the opportunity … Read more about 3 Easy DIY Nursery Ideas Your Baby and Budget Will Love

Only a few decades ago, much of the common advice given on child rearing was that kids will 'just pick up' the social skills they need by mimicking each other and adults. Since then, numerous studies and awareness programs on autism have since proven that not all kids do just pick up social skills … Read more about Helping Shy Children Make and Keep Friends

Well, the holidays are over, and school has begun again, but that doesn't mean that winter fun has to end. In fact, now that life is getting back to a normal routine, it is the perfect time to plan some new activities with your kids. Truly, winter holds so much fun beyond the holidays. Keep reading … Read more about Winter Activity Ideas for Children in Northeast Ohio

When you're preschool age children, usually your wiggly youngsters would rather be playing more than practicing spelling and math. As their teacher at home, your challenge is to keep your child or children interested, engaged, and continuing to meet important educational milestones no matter how … Read more about Montessori at Home: Three Whole Brain Learning Games for Preschool-Age Children

Winter can often be thought of as a drab, cold, grey, dreary time when you live in the northeast, but it doesn't have to be so! There are a variety of activities that families with children of varying ages can do keep busy and active, even through the winter months. Some of the following are some … Read more about Northeastern Ohio Wintertime Activities for Families

What do you think of when you hear the word "activity"? Do you get excited about material lists and a neat set of instructions or do you cringe at the idea of a child who may not want to participate in something you spent precious time to prepare? Activities can be wonderful experiences for both … Read more about Simple and Stimulating Montessori Activities for the Home

"No! I want French Fries and Pop!" "I don't like that" "I don't want that sauce!" These are the sounds of parenthood; at least it is for those who have toddlers with picky-eating habits. This doesn't always happen over a long period of time either, this can be your child in less than two … Read more about 5 Tips for Getting Toddlers with Picky-Eating Habits to Try New Foods