“Many of today’s behavioral issues come from children having too much stuff and living a life that is too fast.” – Kim John Payne, Author of Simplicity Parenting: Using the Extraordinary Power of Less to Raise Calmer, Happier, and More Secure Kids Some homes have an area that is slightly troubled or let’s say, going through […]
Category: REI/ Montessori Inspired
DECLUTTERING WITH A BABY – STEP BY STEP GUIDE TO MINIMIZING ALL THE JUNK
Does it feel like your child’s stuff has completely taken over your home? Are you always cleaning up toys? Maybe you watched the Marie Kondo show, looked around your home, and decided that it was time to declutter. Living with less has been one of the best decisions we have made as a family. We […]
12 ECO-FRIENDLY GIFT IDEAS FOR BABIES : NON-TOXIC GIFT GUIDE
Have some new babies in your life and looking for some thoughtful gift ideas you can feel good about? Or maybe you have a crunchy mom friend who only gives her babe passive toys (me). These eco-friendly gift serve any budget and are anywhere from $100+ to just over $10. Whether it’s for a birthday […]
Before getting pregnant I visualized my baby and what he or she might look like. I wanted them to be active learners with a critical mind. I began to research “old school parenting methods” and stumbled upon Montessori and RIE parenting. I resonated so deeply with the practices of raising emotionally healthy children with respect […]