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in Children's Playroom· Homeschool Ideas· Parenting

Does the Montessori Learning Method Work

The term Montessori learning gets thrown around a lot by parents – but what exactly is Montessori learning? And how does it work? Learning About the Montessori Method for Children Maria Montessori In July of 1896, Maria Montessori became the first female medical doctor in Italy. She had broken new ground by defying the odds and using her determination and…
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in Children's Playroom· Going Green· Home Life· Summer

10 Sustainable Water Toys for the Beach, Lake, and Sand

Going to the beach or lake is a great family experience, but it’s important to be environmentally responsible while visiting and to only bring sustainable water toys with you. Plastic toys can quickly wash away, polluting our waters and hurting aquatic creatures. Instead of the traditional plastic beach toys, consider purchasing eco-friendly toys that won’t harm Mother Earth. These 10…
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in Parenting· Pregnancy

How to Survive the First Trimester of Your Pregnancy

If you’re at the beginning of your pregnancy, you may be wondering how to survive the first trimester. Whether you’re experiencing morning sickness or not, the first trimester is challenging because you’re adjusting to a new lifestyle, nobody can “see” you’re pregnant, and life changes SO fast. Between my first trimester with Hope, my first trimester with Lachlan, and my…
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in Best of Apple Slices· Going Green· Home Life· Parenting

7 Sustainable Children’s Toys You Need for Your Playroom

Have you been searching for sustainable children’s toys for your playroom? Me too! It’s hard to find a toy that is as beautiful as it is purposeful. Especially for toddlers. Peruse any toy shelf at Target or Walmart and you’ll see plastic toys aplenty. Unfortunately, plastic toys are quickly filling landfills and are often bright and distracting. I prefer earth-friendly…
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