Matthew, your 10-month-old screams. He is upset because his toy was grabbed from him. He snatches it back and now two babies are crying. Embarrassed and frustrated, this is why sometimes you don’t look forward to play dates. Eighteen-month-old Clara walks over to Sarah and tries to take the doll she is playing with. Three [...]
It’s a common scene at any daycare, playground or birthday party: a crying child clinging to a parent who is desperately trying to convince the child to let go and join the fun. Almost all children have some aspect of separation anxiety during the first six years of life. Separation anxiety should not be feared [...]
As parents we often feel the need to direct our children, but Montessori believed we should follow them instead. How much time do you spend watching your child? I don’t mean watching half-heartedly while you are doing something else. I mean focusing your attention completely on your child for an extended period. There is no [...]
It would be great to have some help around the house, and getting little ones started early will pay off later. Although toddlers are too young to contribute effectively to the household, they love to help. Getting a toddler involved now instills a sense of belonging and helps your child feel needed.
Happy New Year! Did you make a resolution? At this time of year, many of us resolve to improve the health of our families. A balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains provides optimal nutrition, but what about vitamins? As a pediatrician, I get many questions from parents about the use of vitamins [...]
To have tons of fun at home on a cold winter day, try these two activities inspired by the Montessori philosophy. The first activity is an experiment with design, and the second is an experiment with sound. They are both designed for children 5 years old or younger Montessori education is based on a discovery model, [...]
Some people feel completely comfortable singing with their babies from day one. I wasn’t one of those people. I remember watching my husband sing tenderly to our first son while cradling him in the middle of the night. It was the idyllic picture I had always imagined I would make with my baby. As a [...]
The people of Silicon Valley are exceptional. Few places on planet earth enjoy such a high concentration of intelligent, high-achieving and successful individuals (stay-at-home-moms absolutely included). Geographically speaking, this is a speck of a place, yet our collective accomplishments loom large. Will our children carry the same torch of excellence? The tension among area parents [...]
There is about a 50 percent chance that your kids will injure their front teeth by the age of 18. Two-year-olds are most likely to experience dental trauma to their primary (baby) teeth because of falls while they are learning to run. Dental trauma to primary teeth may affect permanent teeth. It depends on at [...]
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