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Aug 26 2021

6 Simple Reminders: Self-Care for Parents

By Denice Scala Emotional Wellbeing, Parenting, Talking with children No Comments

Parenting is an amazing life experience. We all know how lucky we are to watch our children as they grow into the people they are meant to be. We try to stop and appreciate the little moments. We take hundreds of photos. We try to prepare them healthy food and space to run and play. We tell them we love them and do our very best to really be present. ...

Aug 19 2021

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Supporting Your Child’s Emotions During Uncertain Times

By Denice Scala Parenting, Talking with children No Comments

With today’s reported COVID cases the highest ever in NSW, we are certainly facing uncertain times ahead and with enormous challenges we did not predict or expect. With Level 4 Lockdown doomed to continue in Sydney, our children are likely to be Learning from Home for longer. As parents, you are no doubt juggling working from home whilst managing your children at home. The streets are eerily silent, and grocery stores are weird places. We’re all a little on edge, but as you might imagine,...

Jun 17 2021

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Food Glorious Food – Home Edition

By Denice Scala Helpful Hints, Parenting No Comments

Food preparation as a skill is an integral element of any Montessori classroom. While specific lessons feature most prominently during the Toddler and Pre-School years, our lower and upper primary educators find ways to teach children these important skills throughout the year as well. Learning one’s way around the kitchen is a skill that couldn’t be easier to translate at home. Parents - you can support this important learning as often as you like;...

Jun 03 2021

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Helping Your Child Speak Up

By Denice Scala Emotional Wellbeing, Parenting No Comments

A big part of becoming a successful, independent member of society is being able to advocate for oneself. We all need to know our own worth, and we need to feel confident enough to speak up for what we require in life. This is hard for lots of people - adults included - so it makes sense that we teach our children the skills from an early age and continue...

Feb 04 2021

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6 Effective Ways to Be an Engaged Parent

By Denice Scala Parenting No Comments

Research has shown time and time again that parent involvement is critical to children’s success. Click here for more information. We all want to take an active role in our child’s education, but sometimes it can be a challenge to discern just where our efforts are best spent. Below we touch on six critical areas that all parents can focus on to make a big difference. 1. Make Connections Consider the whole school...

Jun 03 2020

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It’s Bedtime!

By Denice Scala Helpful Hints, Parenting No Comments

At some point or another, we all struggle with some element of our children’s bedtimes. We know they need a good amount of quality sleep but making that happen is no small task. Figuring out what works for your child is best done early on in their life, so today we are sharing some ideas to implement a successful bedtime structure for your baby or toddler. But if you have...

May 20 2020

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10 Little Ways to Show Them You Love Them

By Denice Scala Emotional Wellbeing, Parenting, Talking with children No Comments

We all tell our children we love them, and it’s so important that they hear it! Looking for some fun ways to mix it up and show them you love them? Check out our ten tips: Keep some whiteboard markers handy Whiteboard markers work really well on glass surfaces such as windows and mirrors. No matter what age your child is, this simple and fun idea will put a smile...

May 14 2020

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Thriving Beyond COVID-19

By Denice Scala Emotional Wellbeing, Parenting, Talking with children No Comments

We’ve all been travelling a very interesting path recently. Day after day, all around the world, we’ve toiled with how to get ahead of the next stage of the coronavirus. Safeguarding our lives and our livelihoods was the imperative. But now we’re starting to move ahead. We’re starting to think about how we will all focus on thriving beyond COVID-19. We’re starting to feel free again to dream and to...

May 07 2020

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6 Simple Ways to Show Her You Care on Mother’s Day

By Denice Scala Montessori Philosophy, Parenting No Comments

Everyone loves to feel appreciated. With Mother’s Day coming up this Sunday, it’s a great time to think of how you might show the mums in your life what they mean to you. Here are six simple ideas to celebrate and care for the woman who cares for everyone. Remember to have a card ready. You could absolutely buy a Mother’s Day card; there are plenty of great ones out...

Apr 30 2020

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Supporting Your Child’s Emotions During Uncertain Times

By Denice Scala Parenting No Comments

As families we are currently faced with enormous challenges, we very likely did not predict or expect. Some children are home from school, you are likely working from home, the streets are eerily silent, and supermarkets are weird places. We’re all a little on edge, but as you might imagine, this is a difficult time for our children. You’ve likely seen a host of surprising emotions pour from them in...

Parenting

6 Simple Reminders: Self-Care for Parents

Supporting Your Child’s Emotions During Uncertain Times

Food Glorious Food – Home Edition

Helping Your Child Speak Up

6 Effective Ways to Be an Engaged Parent

It’s Bedtime!

10 Little Ways to Show Them You Love Them

Thriving Beyond COVID-19

6 Simple Ways to Show Her You Care on Mother’s Day

Supporting Your Child’s Emotions During Uncertain Times

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