Posts by Chelsea

Soak the pot with warm water and salt, kosher salt works well. Swish after a few minutes and rinse... - Chelsea

Hi- I attatchment parent, and my children attended Montessori. We have never had a problem, the school my son went to was great about me staying with him while he adjusted, etc. Perhaps you need to look for another Montessori...

Usually, Montessori schools present and study artists, Cezanne, DaVinci, Degas, etc. You can take these artists one at a time, show examples of their work, talk about their lives, how things were when they were children. Most children...

I usually find that with some toys on hand, the kids will all entertain themselves when there is a large group like that. You might try having some board games for the older kids. Also, if the older kids are up for it, putting them...

We are going through the same thing with almost 5 yo and 2 yo. I think that alot of the lying is because they are into imagination, and inmagined situations are so real to them. In their heads they can make up a story and they really...

We were at my in-laws tonight and FIL told a hilarious story about our son... Saturday night we all went out to dinner and FIL took son to the bathroom. Apparently our son was in a stall when a man in the next stall passed gas. Son...

I posted a few weeks ago, because my almost 5 year old son was suddenly behaving like a 2 year old. Someone suggested a major developmental leap. I thought about it and realized that he was really trying to learn how to read. I spoke...

I would consider getting his hearing tested. Maybe he can't hear himself well unless he talks loudly. That said, I also think children that age just enjoy being loud. I am constantly asking both my children to lower their volumes.I've...

Just wondering if anyone was using Montessori methods? We just started this year and are always looking for suggestions on making materials, lesson presentations, etc... - Chelsea

I know it has been a few weeks since you posted your question, but I hope this info is still of interest. I attended Montessori schools from the age of 2 until 11. My son has attended since he was 21 months, and we are now using...