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Montessori education celebrities, a learning attitude for life
After three years of meetings, conferences, workshops of any sort, coffee shop talks, discussions on forums, facebook and by e-mail, I finally accepted it. When you talk about Montessori schools, the question you’re always asked is never about educational materials, children’s autonomy and socialisation, freedom and order ratio, the adult’s role, punishments and rewards, homework … Continued
Montessori education, a child-centred approach
I’ve always been allergic to labels, methods, guilds and uniforms. I can’t stand “one size fits all” education.
You’re so lucky to be a WAHM!
“Oh, you are SO lucky to be be a work at home mom. You don’t have to spend hours in the traffic, you can be with your kiddo, you have time for yourself, for the house, you can work without stressing. And you have a job and an income. I would love to be able … Continued
I’m tall, I’ve got brown hair, I’m epileptic
When doctors diagnosed idiopathic epilepsy to my son, after a lot of strange symptoms and several medical examinations, my first concern was “How could I explain it to him?“. Antonio was three and a half and in a week he would start preschool. We were in the hospital yard, I sit him on my knees … Continued
The harder it will be loving you, the stronger I will love you
We have a friend for dinner, single and childless. Our older daughter is a bit agitated, nothing serious. Like all children, when there’s a guest she feels the need to have attention for herself. My husband and I are used to it, it’s like a movie we’ve already seen. My friend watches her while she … Continued
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Pedagogy and Mammagogy
Pedagogy. A word that every mother finds everywhere, and that at times appears even harassing. Experts say… The educator recommended… The new book by Dr. X… And we read, re-read, study, as if we were at school again.
It’s Carnival Time!
Here in Italy is Carnival again: confetti, colorful customs, parades and FUN! While I’m definitely a Christmas person, I’ve always liked Carnival but I was the only one in the family who loved it so as a child I only got to enjoy it at school.
Do you want to build a Sock Man? – Tutorial
Mr. Winter has arrive. Quiet, as usual, with a kind look in his eyes, that of someone bringing with him the best holiday of the year. A shy guest who makes us feel great emotions and let us spend a lot of time in our homes, a gentle soul who carries the scent of cookies, … Continued
January 6 around the world
If you feel sad at the idea of taking down the Christmas tree, storing away all the ornaments and decorations and seeing you home once again in its non-festive attire… wait! The holiday season might be over where you live but somewhere in the world it’s not, yet.
New Year at Kiwee!
No New Year resolutions, this year; we all know we never achieve them and we end up more frustrated. We want to lose 10 pounds, quit smoking, call that friend we haven’t seen in a while, sign up to the gym. On top of that, of course, you want to be a better parent.