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Montessori Gardening + Planting a Herb Garden with a Preschooler

I love gardening with my children. I aim to make it a relaxing experience where we can connect with each other and connect with nature. With a little bit of preparation gardening with children can fun and also extremely rewarding.... Read more

Pep Rally Bravettes

on Martha House

Keeley Honas, Hailey Hewitt, Sanaia Palmquist Ally Hower, Kiele Tyner, Sanaia Palmquist Photos by Brenden Adams; Editing by Carissa Dalquest Read more

Pep Rally Cheer

on Martha House

Kyra Blosser, Emily Bacon Kyra Blosser Joslin Cannon Jessica Filkin Lauren Brown, Evie White, Jessica Filkin Emily Bacon, Kyra Blosser, Rylee Spaulding Kyra Blosser Photos by Jayden Moseley-Cannon and Brenden Adams; Editing by Lauren Brown and Rylee Powell Read more

Spirit

on Martha House

Jo Werner connects with the public Kyra Blosser, Ms. Gronquist, Jo Werner Ms. Gronquist, Hayden German Jessica Filkin, Kierni Mullen Mrs. McIver, Koen Hula Photos by Brenden Adams; Editing by Rylee Powell Read more

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Our Alternative Trick-or-Treat Plans for 2020

on The Homesteady

Halloween this weekend is obviously not going to look quite like everyone imagined. Our town's traditional downtown trick-or-treating has been canceled, so we decided to have our own (very) mini Halloween parade on Friday. Miles's little friend Eleanor will be... Read more

Cute Bee Tops & Tees 🐝🐝🐝

on howwemontessori

Are you looking for cute tops or tees for your children? I'm often asked about Otto's tees so I wanted to share some of our favourites. These all have a fun bee or gardening theme. Many of these are made... Read more

This I Believe

on Martha House

In-home Family Caregiver's Relief Needs Magnified During COVID-19

on Carol Bradley Bursack

Dear KS: You are speaking for many family caregivers during COVID-19 who have found themselves alone and left with few choices for respite. Unfortunately, too, your siblings mirror many other families by denying to themselves that what you do is extraordinary, so they don’t feel compelled to accommodate your need for a break... Read more

Totally fun to knit

on Jamie

I am doing a Stephen West mystery knit-along -- my third -- but I haven't really been enjoying it. I'm behind, so I've been avoiding the Ravelry chat about the pattern, which is part of the fun. I've been having... Read more

Detaching With Love: Setting Boundaries With Difficult Elderly Parents

on Carol Bradley Bursack

Many mental health professionals would suggest “detaching with love.” Detaching is a method of setting boundaries to protect yourself by creating emotional distance from the actions of another. According to the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, this technique was... Read more

3 Ways to Preserve Fall Leaves

on The Homesteady

Ask anyone and they'll tell you: this is the prettiest time of year to live in western Massachusetts. My child happens to agree. Every time we're out – whether it's playing in the backyard, going for a run in the... Read more

Gotta Try: Norm's Farms Elderberry Gummies #immunitysupport #ad

on the413mom

I received this product for free from Moms Meet (momsmeet.com) to use and post my honest opinions. Compensation for this post was provided and this page may contain affiliate links. All natural, organic immune support and digestive health gummies --... Read more

Gotta Visit: Woodland Trail at Mittineague Park West Springfield #hikingwithkids

on the413mom

It was 78 degrees in October today. We had a half day of school. The only question was which trail to hit. We ended up at the Woodland Trail at Mittineague Park in West Springfield. Despite visiting the playground and... Read more

Children's Kitchen Tongs for Practical Life Activities

on howwemontessori

One of the easiest and cheapest ways we can incorporate fine motor skills into practical life activities is by using mini tongs. Mini tongs and tweezers can be used by children from around 18 months right up to around five... Read more

Solid Effort for Final JV Football Game

on Martha House

Ahmed Mansaray, Marvin Henton, Cameron Crooks, Kolby Rose Anthony Monihen Ethan Burton Ahmed Mansaray, Cameron Crooks Ethan Burton Photos by Kyra Blosser and Mike Philo; Editing by Ashley Irwin Read more

Pumpkin bucket makeover #upcycle #glamitup

on the413mom

We had a whole collection of faded plastic pumpkin buckets from trick or treating of years past. I hated to throw them away but they were ugly. So this past weekend we quickly glammed them up with a sparkly makeover.... Read more

Real Practical Life Trays - from Today! - At Three Years.

on howwemontessori

Many people would say there is no need for practical life trays in the home. However, I find there are plenty of examples where the work is best presented on a tray. A tray keeps all the materials together and... Read more

Best Cook Books for Toddlers & Preschoolers

on howwemontessori

Cook books are a wonderful way to introduce children to cooking. We can use cook books to promote healthy eating and for the development of a whole range of practical life skills. Alone or add an apron or utensils, cook... Read more

Not Every Adult Child Is Able to Be a Long-Term Hands-On Caregiver

on Carol Bradley Bursack

Dear BG: You are not in any way a bad daughter. In fact, you sound like a smart, loving daughter with insight. You’re intuitive enough to acknowledge that becoming a long-term, full-time caregiver would not work for you. Acceptance of this fact without judgment... Read more

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