Thoughts from the cove

Maria Montessori, an Italian physician & educator believed that children are capable of their own learning in an environment that supports & respects their developmental needs.  A home is where the child feels safe & trust in not only their home environment but also the world. The child starts to interact with the world around her/him with a sense of belonging, positivity & security.  An orderly environment helps to reduce the build-up of cortisol levels (that is detrimental to brain development & thus learning). It also helps to build focus & concentration as the child is offered limiting choices. Montessori...

The long awaited June holiday is finally here! Now that group restrictions are lifted, it is time to head outdoors for play dates. There are many benefits of spending time outdoor. Research shows that children who play outdoors are happier and less anxious than children who spend most of their time indoors. It is not only beneficial for children's mental health and well-being, it also keeps them physically active through play.  For our children who have spent so much for their time indoors with the covid restrictions, we may have that one child who complains about the sun and the heat making it a struggle for parents to head out. Today, we...

Countdown to Easter with us! What do you do after a long day of egg painting, egg hunting and chocolate eating? It's always a good idea to add books into your Easter basket. This Easter, add some books on love, hope and bunnies to wind down the fun filled day! These books have a hoppy happy ending and will guarantee hours of laughter! Here are some of our favourite Easter books for young children and families. 1. We're Going on an Egg Hunt We're going on an egg hunt.We're going to find them all.We're REALLY excited.Hooray for Easter Day! The three Easter bunnies in this book set off on an adventure...

We speak to Dr. Aparna who has integrated the Montessori philosophies in her parenting journey and observed parallels with the KonMari® Method of tidying. She found that a prepared, cluttered-free environment using both concepts enabled her children to grow into confident and grate young adults.  If you've missed our Instagram Q&A, here are some of the questions from our followers. With advice from Dr. Aprana, we hope these tips would make tidying up a little easier. How do I get my children to throw away the toys they have outgrown? They want to keep everything!  The KonMari® Tidying Method encourages you to keep what you love...