Parenting

Parenting is stressful… Our personal stress does affect our children. Read more about this on the “Stressed Out Parenting” post by Katie.

Stress is commonly defined as the failure to respond adequately to mental, emotional, or physical demands, whether real or imagined.  Stress can be environmental, internal, or physical. Stress often manifests as headaches, rapid heart rate, stomachaches, back or neck pain, sleep loss or excessive sleep, depressed mood, excessive irritability, excessive worrying, eating issues (too much …

This is part three of a four-part series on Positive Discipline (or positive parenting).  For the past few weeks, we have focused on a few key areas of positive discipline.  So far we have discussed the importance of conducting self-evaluations and providing structure and limits.  Please feel free to send questions in the comment form …

5 Things you won’t see in a primary Montessori classroom. 1. Tons of Papers and Worksheets.  Most of the work done in a Montessori classroom for ages 3-6 is done using didactic concrete materials, not on worksheets or workbooks.  If you are a Montessori parent, you may see a few papers with open-ended art or …

This week’s Carl’s Life Cartoon is loosely based on part one of a four part series on Positive Discipline (or positive parenting) by Katie Hurley. Come by every Saturday morning for a laugh, snort, giggle or smile. A fun way to start out your Saturday! Cory Graham is married to his university sweetheart and father …