by Karen Disney | Feb 25, 2020 | Parenting Tips, The Montessori Classroom
If your playroom, basement, or family room looks like a toy shop exploded in it, that’s okay! In this post we’re talking about the importance of completing the work cycle in a Montessori classroom and offering tips to help you get a little more clean-up cooperation at...
by Karen Disney | Dec 17, 2019 | Character Development, Parent Resources, Parenting Tips
Your child just tied her shoes, crossed the monkey bars, showed you a drawing, or helped carry in the grocery bags. If you’re like many parents out there, the words “good job” just bubbled to the surface and came out of your mouth before you had a...
by Karen Disney | Nov 12, 2019 | Character Development, Parent Resources, Parenting Tips
If you’ve ever had a hobby or pastime that you did just because it made you feel good, and there was no prize or other compensation at the end, then you can recall how internal motivation feels. It feels pretty good, right? Well, you’ve probably also had...
by Karen Disney | Aug 6, 2019 | Child Development, Parent Resources, Parenting Tips
Did you know that it’s possible to motivate children without praise and reward systems, like sticker charts, prizes, or treats? Have you heard that rewards and praise work immediately, but lose their effectiveness over time? What if there was a better way to...
by Karen Disney | Jul 16, 2019 | Child Development, Parenting Tips
Going to the bathroom part of life, but learning how to do it doesn’t have to be stressful, drawn out, or complicated. Sometimes, just knowing a few potty training facts can put parents’ minds at ease when it comes time to toilet train. So, before you...
