It’s been nearly 6 months since I set up The Montessori Notebook. Whooosh. That went fast. I’m realising just now (ha!) that what I am hoping you will be learning along the way is a Montessori mindset – respecting the child; preparing their spaces so they are beautiful and engaging for your child; being neither their boss nor their servant, but a guide to support them; and to see the world through their eyes. I get lots of questions from parents like, “My child isn’t listening to me" or “I … [Read more...] about How to stop saying “no” forever + what to say instead
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What I learned from a speech coach
I have recently been to some speech coaching with my softly-spoken daughter. It has been an amazing experience. It is so interesting to see how your voice tone and speed can make a big difference in the way your message is received. And it started me thinking about how we use our voice with our children. ToneWhen we are trying to engage cooperation from our children, it can be really hard to get the tone right. Sometimes we are too aggressive; sometimes too whiney; and when we are … [Read more...] about What I learned from a speech coach