Montessori Simplified: Why Use Breakable Dishes

We've officially moved into our new home, and among so many things to get used to, there are ceramic tile floors in the kitchen and dining area. Which has resulted in two broken dishes within the last day.

Though our toddler has used glass dishes and real silverware ever since he started eating solids, this ceramic floor introduces a whole new level of difficulty for him, and for our dishes. I've quickly realized we need to reinforce the lessons required for using glass dishes with him.

Montessori in Real Life: the Truth about Kids in the Kitchen

I still remember when our first started asking to help with more tasks in the kitchen. One morning I was making scrambled eggs and he asked to help crack them.

Where to Start with Practical Life in the Kitchen

I have talked before about how having your kids help in the kitchen is important, as it is so full of natural practical life activities.  But where do you start?

It most definitely is not with cracking eggs, in fact, I never would have guessed our oldest was ready for this task - it was Tharin who first gave him this particular opportunity.

It is important to follow your child, and it is equally important to follow yourself. If you aren't comfortable with something, or a certain task stresses you out, try something different instead.

Avoiding Power Struggles with Your Toddler in One Simple Step

Our toddler has a lot of big emotions, but I am realizing how easy it is to defuse them, or avoid them all together a lot of the time. And it takes just one simple step.