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In the News: Kids in the Kitchen
Hey friends! Check it out! Kids in the Kitchen: Simple Recipes That Build Independence and Confidence the Montessori Way was reviewed by Courtney on blogcritics and republished on her personal site. I love this quote:… Read MoreThis is a very thoughtful and well-planned book that provides a clear
path to help your child achieve independence in the kitchen with
confidence. I’ve seen in my own son the desire to be helpful and the
pride he has when he’s allowed to do these tasks for himself. I found
Cotner and D’Alton’s suggestions useful and easy-to-implement and
they’ve inspired me to take the time to allow my son to help more in -
How a High Chair Builds Independence
Getting Up 
And Down 
I know I talk a lot about cultivating independence in children (perhaps too much?). And it’s funny. Before learning about Montessori, I wouldn’t have been one to tout independence as a core value for which to strive (except maybe when I was majorly obsessed with the philosopher Ayn Rand when I was in high school).According to my understanding of Montessori philosophy, independence isn’t the end goal; it’s just the vehicle that drives the child’s formation of self.In the earliest years of life, Henry is forming his understanding of the world, but he is also building the core of his personality. I… Read More -
Post-Miscarriage Reflection: How I’m Doing
It’s been more than a month since my miscarriage. Fortunately, I’m honestly feeling a lot better about it. Do you want to know what lifted my spirits the most? (Hint, it wasn’t any of the “positives” I tried to identify in the midst of the experience.). It was projecting myself into the future. A vision of our family of four (or seven if you include our bloodhound and chickens) emerged. I could see myself looking at my second child and thinking, “I’m so glad you’re here. I can’t imagine anyone but you for my second child.” Here’s my post-miscarriage-reflection, in case it is helpful to anyone else:
Post-Miscarriage Reflection:
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