Reflecting on Family Day and Education The third Monday of February marks Family Day in Ontario; it usually falls on the Presidents’ Day weekend. Family Day is intended to be a holiday that offers families a much-needed break during the long winter, when many businesses and schools are closed. As we reach the midpoint of… Continue reading What Children Really Need This Family Day Weekend
Tag: Parenting
Magic Blocks
Nothing flashy, sparkly, huge, or any other grandiose descriptors; not even the superlative type can capture the simplicity yet magic of this small box with its colourful contents. There are 18 tiny wooden blocks - 4 purple, 4 blue, 4 green, 4 red, 2 yellow – 4 different sizes of rectangular prisms, perfectly nestled in… Continue reading Magic Blocks
Guiding Parents on their Montessori Journey
I often write about the importance of all children having access to Montessori programs because of they offer children engagement and a love of learning. However, it's disheartening that many privately funded, high-fee Montessori programs overlook the crucial role of parents in their child's Montessori journey. This results in many families whose children could benefit… Continue reading Guiding Parents on their Montessori Journey
Different Parents?
Note to readers: I wrote “Different Parents?” in mid-May but never posted. Broader reach was my goal, so I submitted to a few publications with no responses. Not unusual. But I am compelled now to put this out into the world, but with the caveat, that we also consider being different parents by actively working… Continue reading Different Parents?
The Long Haul
Watching them struggle or fail is hard when we so quickly can solve the problem for them. Rush in and tie their shoes, complete the project, or schedule their time.
Margaret Whitley 