Before anxiety becomes a condition, it shows up as an emotion. Its triggers are myriad and its presence can wreak havoc; making the unknown feel unsafe and the uncomfortable feel unmanageable. Now, anxiety has come for our children and we are the one’s holding the door open. In today’s post, I am going to focus […]
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A man was walking on the beach one day and noticed a boy who was reaching down, picking up a starfish and throwing it in the ocean. As he approached, he called out, “Hello! What are you doing?” The boy looked up and said, “I’m throwing starfish into the ocean”. “Why are you throwing starfish
What’s the best way to respond when your child comes home complaining that Timmy pushed him again? It is a more difficult question than it seems and it is far easier to get it wrong than to get it right. Fortunately, there is a rule that applies regardless of the situation; suspend judgement and focus
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I\’m not a big fan of these generation labels, but technically, I\’m Generation X. I don\’t recall all the stereotypes, but most of them probably apply to me. Still, for all those defining characteristics, my generation wasn\’t all that different from my parent\’s. The Baby Boomers. Most importantly, the space between our generations was narrow enough that they could rely on
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“All you need is patience -and that’s what makes it so hard.” The start of another school year brings with it a sense of renewal. For parents and children it offers a clean slate. It’s like our own little New Year’s day. So even though I’ve never been particularly successful in sticking to them in
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As a parent, I would love to say that I reserve my frustration for times when it is truly warranted. Indeed, Dr. Montessori said that teachers must rid themselves of pride and anger. In the classroom, no problem. At home, with my own children, it is a different story. Don\’t get me wrong. I\’m not
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Another new school year is upon us and we are delighted to see the faces of new and returning students brightening our hallways once again. So many things about the Montessori method and environment ensure that students quickly adjust into school life. However, whether you are new to MAB or you have been with us
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In our school, the elementary students pretty much run the place. They have all sorts of responsibilities that go well beyond the typical school curriculum. One of their jobs is to collect, wash, fold and deliver laundry to the rest of the classrooms. At first glance, this may
The Montessori Academy at Belmont Greene hosts “Welcome Week”! [contact-form-7 id=\”1889\” title=\”Welcome Week Form\”] Mon.-Fri., Feb. 22nd – 26th 8:30am-5pm The Montessori Academy at Belmont Greene in Ashburn, Virginia is trying something very different during this year’s open house season for a very good reason. They want their version of an “open house” to showcase
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For young children, time is a mystery. Although given how we choose to spend our time, one could argue that adults don’t understand it all that well either. Still, the concept that time exists at all is far too abstract for a young child to understand. Even the passage of time, which seems so obvious
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