Why routines are helpful . . . Routines help children understand the world. For young children so much of the world is new and they are looking for some sense of order in everything going on. Without a routine, a child will be dependent on the adults to know what comes next. With a routine, a child can...
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The Balance Between Consistency and Change In Montessori practice, we talk frequently about consistency so much so that sometimes we can fear change. Consistency is a cornerstone of preparing environments for toddlers. Everything in the world is so big and new for toddlers that consistency helps them prepare and know what to expect. Toddlers are looking...
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We’ve spoken extensively on the theory of parent-child communication – rightfully so, as it is one of the most essential parts of parenting. So here is the practice: concrete examples of the five most useful and important phrases in any parent’s vocabulary.
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