“Just” a Stay-at-Home Mom

  • Ways to involve your toddler in the kitchen

    Ways to involve your toddler in the kitchen

    If your 1-year-old is like mine, they LOVE to be involved with cooking (or anything you are doing in the kitchen)! My Chunky Monkey loves to sweep too.  These are aspects that Montessori calls “Practical Life” lessons.  When a child has ways that they can be involved in the daily activities (cooking and cleaning), they…

  • Maybe I should listen to my husband….

    Maybe I should listen to my husband….

    Here’s another confession.  So, the other day I’m cutting our son’s nails.  Yeah.  If you have done this with a 1-year-old, you probably know what a wonderful chore it is, huh? So, I’m trying to get through the wiggling and squirming and trying my best to stay upbeat about the whole process while holding my…

  • Healthy yam pancakes

    Healthy yam pancakes

    This recipe is great for a healthy gluten-free breakfast and/or snack.  This recipe was adapted from a recipe in a great book called  “Super Nutrition for Babies” (which you can find on Amazon).  It is filled with ideas that are considered easier on young digestive tracks, and yet – still yummy! Here is the fabulous recipe…

  • Practical life: 1-year-old watering

    Practical life: 1-year-old watering

    I’ve decided to start a new trend of sharing “Montessori Monday” blogs. So, here’s the first! Think a 1-year-old is too young to do things like water the plants? Think again. According to Montessori, this is a perfect age to begin what is called “Practical Life” lessons.  In Montessori, there are 4 main avenues of…

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