My child is being so clingy Parent question: “My child is so clingy. They don’t want to play by themselves. They won’t let me leave the room, even to use the toilet. And yet the more space I want, the more clingy they get! What should I do?" Clingy children are super difficult – it’s so tiring to have someone hanging off you all day, and you just want a break. But I understand it from the child’s perspective too – there can be many reasons why they are clingy: * The child’s … [Read more...] about My child is being so clingy
Positive parenting
30 days to Montessori challenge
30 days to Montessori Challenge I’m super excited to be involved in a fellow blogger’s “30 Days to Montessori Challenge". Her name is Jennifer Tammy and she is inspiring us to get into Montessori in 30 days. What an awesome idea. To learn more about the challenge, click here: http://studyathomemama.ca/2014/09/30daystomontessori-challenge/ Start here for Day 1 of the challenge: http://studyathomemama.ca/2014/09/self-serve-montessori-set-30daystomontessori/#more-1666 Read my post here for … [Read more...] about 30 days to Montessori challenge
Siblings Without Rivalry
Hope you all had a lovely weekend. We have been trying to make the most of the good weather. But this weekend we were pretty lazy around here. One of the highlights was sitting on the front steps in the sun and eating our lunch with our plates balanced on our knees. Life goes slower when I remember to live life like this, taking time to enjoy the simple things: sun, kids, and some fresh bread. On the other hand, I also love a good nature fix. The weekend before we head to Bergen aan Zee for a … [Read more...] about Siblings Without Rivalry
An update from me in pictures!
Hope you have had a fabulous summer. I don’t believe you all that it has been sunny here. Ever since we have been back in Amsterdam, it’s been rain rain rain. I guess Autumn is on its way: crunchy, wet leaves and cosy blankets are just around the corner. Here’s my update on all the news at Jacaranda Tree Montessori in pictures. And looking forward to classes – back from this Monday 25 August! Summer holidays What a summer it has been! We were visiting our family in Australia this year. … [Read more...] about An update from me in pictures!