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Common Sleep Disorders in Children and How to Identify Them

We all know that a restful sleep is an essential part of a growing child’s development, but around two out of every three children will experience a sleep disorder before the age of 13 according to a National Sleep Foundation (NSF) poll. Most will experience common nighttime disruptions, such as nightmares or infrequent insomnia, but

10 Manners and Etiquette Tips Your Kids Need

10 Manners and Etiquette Tips your kids need to know. How to teach good manners to your kids to help them shine, politely, of course!

6 Ways to Save on Child Care

Worried about the cost of child care being too expensive for your budget? Give yourself room to breathe with these 6 tips on how to save on child care.

5 Facts About Montessori Schools

Here are five facts about Montessori schools to bear in mind when exploring preschools and primary schools for your child.

Understanding the Montessori Method

If you're like most parents of small children, you want the best education possible for your child. More and more parents are discovering the many benefits of a Montessori education. Here's what you need to know about the Montessori method, along with a few other considerations.

Will the real Montessori please stand up?

A search of preschools in any major city will return many “Montessori” schools but that doesn’t mean they follow the teachings of the method’s founder.

The POWER of Montessori

With self-directed education and multi-sensory learning, Montessori curriculum encourages independence, problem solving skills and social development.

OUR VIEW: Montessori School another educational choice

Learning can be a challenge for some small children.

Montessori Teacher Training May Hold Keys to Educational Reform

With "education reform" a constant hot topic, many are turning to online training. Alternative methods like online Montessori teacher training may hold keys to educational reform.

You Know You Have a Montessori Child When

Montessori blog offering advice, lessons, and affordable resources for parents and educators.

Cake or Air? Making Montessori Education Plentiful

Ever experience something so transformative, you wished for others you love to have that same experience? Perhaps an incredible trip to a faraway place? Or a delicious meal at a fine restaurant?

50 Maria Montessori Quotes from the Woman that Changed Education

If you’re a supporter of the approach of Montessori schools, you’ll enjoy these Maria Montessori quotes from the woman behind the classroom. Many people have heard of Montessori schools but not everyone understands what they are or where the idea came from. Maria Montessori was a woman that was incredibly educated during a period of […]

Easy DIY Montessori Dressing Frames and Alternatives

Dressing frames are important for Montessori schools, but there are easy DIY versions and alternatives that work well for homeschools and other preschools.

How to Prepare Montessori Shelves for a 2 Year Old

Montessori shelves work perfectly at home for toddlers and preschoolers. Here's an example of Montessori shelves and environment for a 2 year old.

Tips for Montessori School, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School

The Montessori philosophy is that the child goes through learning cycles where he/she is irresistibly drawn to a learning activity. This is termed a “sensitive period” for an activity. From birth to age six, the child is going through the sensitive period for language and is able to absorb any language presented with the greatest of ease. This is the reason why children have a much easier time picking up the languages they are exposed to, while adults find it difficultBy: Ms.…

Old school problems, new school solutions

If you haven’t visited Lexmark Healthcare at HIMSS18, now is the time to step into our life-sized pinball machine…or take a spin, old-school style, on our real pinball machine! What do pinball and the challenges that health IT professionals have in common? It’s simple: health IT professionals often feel bounced around between requirements, regulations and the constant need to do … Read More

7 Montessori-Inspired Design Ideas