I miss my son when he’s away, even if it’s only for a week spent at grandma’s during the summer. When he’s gone and the house is quiet I catch myself listening for the familiar sounds he makes when searching for a clean pair of socks or rummaging for a snack or fumbling [...]
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Hey Wize Mamas, Subscribing to the MamaWize Blog is easy using the RSS (Really Simple Syndication) feed. Here is how it works: look at the top right section on any page on the blog, keeping your eye out for the little orange, square icon which looks like this: You’ll see the word SUBSCRIBE beside [...] Hey Wize Mamas, Whew! Writing this post took me back to my son’s first day of Montessori school… eleven years ago. That doesn’t seem possible! I can still feel myself fighting back tears as I mustered a bright and enthusiastic send off as my “baby” hurried off to join his new friends.That first day [...] Wize Mamas, I just viewed a video on TED which really captured my imagination and got me thinking - and I think you’ll see why (link below). Sir Ken Robinson, Ph.D., challenges the way our public school systems educate our children and champions educational philosophies – such as Montessori and Waldorf – which cultivate [...] Today’s topic is loaded… pun intended! Toilet learning represents a huge step in independence for the young child and a big change in routine for parents as well. The process can be undertaken at any age, but the child’s interest and readiness should determine the timing. I’ve never heard a parent report success [...] Hey Wize Mamas, Anyone who has parented a toddler can identify with the struggle which ensues when a well-meaning adult rushes in to “help” a child with a task they are attempting to do on their own. Imagine this scenario: the child has pushed her head through the armhole of her favorite ‘princess’ dress, [...] Hello again wize mamas, A few more thoughts on sleep. As a general rule of thumb, well-rested children awake on their own and in good spirits. If your child doesn’t get out of bed in the morning without a wake-up call, or awakes in an unpleasant mood, it’s a likely sign s/he is not [...] Hey Wize Mamas, Have the first-day-of-school jitters hit your household yet? As summer draws to a close, eager children and anxious parents anticipate the first day of school. Whether your child is starting preschool or heading off to kindergarten, the transition represents an important milestone for the child and the family. Even with a few [...] This is a place for real conversations about parenting and life. This blog will feature articles and discussions on relevant topics such as common parenting questions and practices, educational philosophies, the pillars of health at every age, and strategies for managing the stress. [...] |
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