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The Montessori Way, Revised and Expanded: An Education for Life; A Comprehensive Guide for Parents and Teachers by Tim Seldin (Book Excerpt)
May 14th, 2025
FRONTLIST | On Sale Date: June 24, 2025 ISBN: 9780760392775 Quarry Books GRACE, COURTESY, AND AWARENESS Montessori students learn practical lessons in everyday courtesy and respect, such as how to greet someone, enter a room, offer an apology, and ask if they can join an activity. Kindness and courtesy are vital practical life skills. ...
The Last Parenting Book You’ll Ever Read by Meagan Francis (Book Excerpt)
May 8th, 2025
Share, but self-protect. It’s a sad but incontrovertible fact that not everyone in your inner circle is going to be the right person to talk to about what’s going on in your family. We all bring our own upbringing, experiences, expectations, and biases to our relationships, and I’ve found that sometimes ...
Tips to Help Your Child Love Reading by Dr. Emily Levy, Founder & Director, EBL Coaching
May 2nd, 2025
[caption id="attachment_32688" align="alignleft" width="200"] .[/caption] Reading is one of the most important skills for success in school. When students read regularly, they tend to perform better academically and demonstrate stronger comprehension, fluency, vocabulary, spelling, and writing skills - skills that affect nearly all aspects of school. For some children, the idea ...
Then Comes Baby by Dr. Jessica Vernon (Book Excerpt)
May 1st, 2025
Excerpted from Then Comes Baby by Dr. Jessica Vernon. Copyright © 2025 Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. Reprinted with permission from Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. New York, NY. All rights reserved. Asking for Help If you are like me, you were taught that asking for help is a sign of weakness. Doing it ...
How to Advocate for Your Child with Cerebral Palsy
April 21st, 2025
Photo by Bruno Nascimento on Unsplash Finding out your child has cerebral palsy (CP) can feel challenging. This diagnosis likely came with a flood of emotions (often a sense of relief, but also fear and uncertainty), as well as a whole host of questions. You might also have heard that maternal ...
Lighthouse Parenting by Dr. Kenneth R. Ginsburg (Book Excerpt)
April 17th, 2025
An excerpt from Lighthouse Parenting: Raising Your Child With Loving Guidance for a Lifelong Bond by Kenneth R. Ginsburg, MD, MS, FAAP, published by American Academy of Pediatrics. Strong reactions (of any kind) shut down communication The hard work of listening begins by avoiding communication traps that give your feelings away too easily. ...
How to Teach Teens Quick Thinking During Emergencies
April 16th, 2025
Adolescence marks a period of rapid growth, increased independence, and a stronger connection to life’s complexities. Amid academics and social activities, one vital skill is often overlooked, i.e., the ability to think quickly during emergencies. In high-stress moments, swift and decisive thinking shifts from a helpful trait to a critical ...
How Single Moms Can Stay Calm in High-Stress Situations
April 14th, 2025
Being a single mom is one of the toughest jobs in the world. Between managing work, household responsibilities, and raising children, stress can pile up quickly. Without a partner to share the load, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. However, learning how to stay calm in high-stress situations can make all ...
Driving with a Baby in Your Car: Tips for New Moms
April 14th, 2025
Bringing your newborn home is an unforgettable moment. It also marks the beginning of many new responsibilities, including driving with your little one safely in the car. For first-time mothers, the thought of getting behind the wheel with their baby can be nerve-wracking. The road is unpredictable, and even the shortest ...
Tips for Helping Your Child Develop Stronger Math Skills by Dr. Emily Levy, Founder & Director, EBL Coaching
April 7th, 2025
Math plays a key role in many aspects of our lives. It is important not just for success in school, but also for everyday skills, like shopping, eating at a restaurant, buying groceries, and cooking. Math also builds upon itself, so without solid foundational skills, it can become increasingly challenging ...
