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Big Kids

October 11

Here's Iya Villania's Secret To Raising Four Kids

Husband Drew Arellano was also able to leave his family for a month, leaving his wife with their brood of four to mama Iya

Most parents don’t ask fellow parents “how do you do it?” when they know that a family has helpers who help out in managing a home and a family. Especially celebrities whom the public assumes have it easy because they are perceived
Home

November 27

Couple Creates Montessori-inspired Playroom For Toddler

They finished the project as a birthday gift for their two-year-old.

When it comes to buying gifts for their kids, parents just know which ones to pick to make sure it will be useful for a long time. For Daisy and Karlo Rupac, coming up with a gift for their son Lucas’ second
Real Parenting

May 31

See This DIY Indoor Playground A Mom Made For Toddler Son

Her son's lolo helped out, too!

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Toddler

May 17

Montessori, Piaget, And RIE Parenting Styles Or Methods

Your child-rearing style can be a combination of all three.

It’s a good thing many great minds have developed parenting methods and practices to guide parents, psychologists, educators, and other people who care for children.Among the many are three crucial figures whose child-rearing methods have resonated with many parents even today.Jean Piaget
Home

March 20

How To DIY A Toddler Montessori Playhouse At Home

She created a special place where her son can learn, explore, and even take naps!

Do you have a play area set up in your home? From making use of empty corners to allotting a room just for your little one – every inch of space counts, especially since kids tend to accumulate toys over time.Recognizing the
Preschooler

December 9

Gamitan Ng Natural at Logical Consequences Imbes na Parusa

Maaaring gamitin ng magulang ang natural at logical consequence.

Imbes na parusa (punishment) kaagad ang ibigay ng magulang sa nagkamaling anak, mas makabubuti kung hayaang makita ng bata ang likas na kahihinatnan (natural consequence) ng kanyang pagkakamali.Ganito ang paraan ng mga eskuwelahan na sumusunod sa Montessori method of education nang sa
Toddler

June 1

Wooden Toys: Where To Buy Online

These can help supplement learning and guide your baby's development.

Though we are slowly easing into the general community quarantine or “new normal,” parents are still worried about their kids’ safety and would prefer to stay home for the meantime. Understandably, many are looking to transition into e-learning or thinking of taking
Toddler

February 19

Montessori Mom DIYs Kid-Sized Self-Care Station For Toddler

It teaches kids to take care of themselves and develop good hygiene habits while growing up.

Parents want their children to become capable, responsible, and independent adults. To achieve that, hands-on experience starting while they are young is encouraged. Kids need to learn how to do things for themselves and take care of themselves so they can better
Toddler

January 11

Power Of Play In Child's First Three Years

There are many inexpensive activities you can do at home to provide learning opportunities through play

“Time spent playing with children is never wasted.” This was the core message of Bloss Villafuerte, owner and director of Smallville Montessori Circulo Verde. Nido invited her for the Smart Parenting Masterclass leg on “The Power of Play In Your Child’s First Three Years.”At the
Preschooler

October 19

Montessori School: Is It The Right Fit For My Child?

This learning technique puts emphasis on independence above all else.

Education begins at home, but preschool is your child's first glimpse into a formal learning environment. If your child is finally headed to preschool, choosing where you should send them can be an overwhelming task, filled with anxiety, fear, and sadness.But as
Toddler

August 16

Montessori Principles You Can Apply at Home

Here’s how you can apply the Montessori Method right in your own home.

The Montessori Method is used in many schools all over the world and for a good reason: among other things, it encourages parents and educators to let children take the lead when it comes to learning. There is an emphasis on nurturing
Toddler

August 11

Play Area for Toddlers: How a Mom Did a Montessori-Inspired One

She wanted to create a functional yet straightforward play area for toddlers.

I stood overwhelmed in the midst of it all. It was the morning after my son’s birthday party, and the toys had taken over our already compact living room. Where was I going to place all of this?I watched my son, and
Toddler

July 15

Kids Sharing: How To Teach Kids to Share at a Young Age

A mom worries that other parents might judge her toddler as “madamot.”

“Share your toys, anak.”“Let them borrow your things.”We often say these words to our toddlers, but they still refuse to share. The only answer we get is, “No. Mine!” When this happens, we can’t help but worry. Are they becoming selfish at
Toddler

May 14

Clean Toys Montessori Method

A Montessori teacher shares how she encourages her students to clean up after playing.

The Montessori method is not only well-known for its promotion of hands-on learning and self-directed activity but also because Montessori teachers encourage children to embrace values and skills such as self-reliance, independence, and critical thinking. These can be useful for kids not
Toddler

March 23

Montessori Toys 6 Months to 2 Years Old

According to the Montessori method, play is self-directed, which means that children should be allowed to choose what kind of activity they want to do

We all know how vital it is to provide kids with as many avenues for learning as possible, and play is your number one tool. That's why Montessori-inspired toys have always been popular with parents.The Montessori method has often been associated with schools
Toddler

November 21

Sensory Bin Ideas for 2 years Old

Sensory bins get kids to work with their hands and explore their environment.

Parents want their children to start learning various skills at a young age. And kids learn when you let them explore. They’re always curious about how the world works and learning how to navigate it is essential for their emotional, social, and
Toddler

August 3

One Way to Potty Train Your Toddler Without Stressing Him Out

The Montessori way of toilet learning may be less stressful because the child does it at her own pace.

Raising a child the Montessori way has always been about letting the child lead how she wants to explore or learn about life. Parents should act as guides instead of dictating how the child should act, learn, and develop to thrive. It's a
Toddler

April 26

Mom Diligently Finds Kiddie-Sized Tools to Teach Her Toddler Responsibility

She shares with us where she found the mini mop, walis, and dustpan, among others.

Children need to know how to do things by themselves to grow up to be capable, responsible, and successful adults. And, learning is best done with hands-on experience, practice, most helpfully, kiddie-sized items. Mom Cherdyn Mojica wanted to teach her 18-month-old daughter Ceana
Baby

March 20

This Mom Uses Her Background as a Pediatrician to Create Wooden Toys for Child-Led Play

These wooden toys, which teach you that fewer toys can mean more learning, are designed to grow with your baby.

Every parent wants what’s best for their baby, especially when boosting their little one’s brain development. That’s why it’s easy for books and toys to accumulate in the house because we all know that reading and playing jumpstart learning. The problem is
Preschooler

December 3

Raise an Independent Child the Montessori Way: Use These 5 Phrases

"Follow the child."

Our kids are our priority. We always have the best intentions, whether it’s raising them to be happy and confident, or teaching them to stand on their own two feet. But because we care for them, sometimes our instinct to nurture becomes

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