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Over school holidays, many families choose to travel. They may visit family or to places that are new adventures for everyone. Travelling can be stressful. Here are some tips to make any trip easier for the whole family. First, Plan Together - During a family meeting, discuss travel plans (the where, when, and how), the budget, and ask each person what they would like to do on your trip. Knowing your budget ahead of time can be helpful with what is planned and the expectations of the whole...

When children are young, it may seem difficult to think about teaching children about giving and asking for consent. Parents might wait until their child is at least in the elementary years to tackle this topic. Yet, like most big ideas involved in raising children, it is best to begin teaching it consistently from an early age. Consent should be a part of your everyday family life, even if you don’t use the word. Even infants can be shown the idea of consent. Consent has a great deal to do...

 You already have your child in a Montessori school or are, at least, thinking of putting your child into one. You are looking for the best education for your child. You want to learn more about Montessori at home and at school. You care deeply about giving your child the best education and care that you can. We know this because you are reading Tomorrow’s Child magazine. So, let’s think about taking it one step further. Let’s look at the benefits of a parenting course designed especially...

Something about the holidays finds its way into our most profound memories. Music, food, smells, and traditions can ignite emotions. The feelings of comfort and joy of holidays past come rushing back to us. Or we remember the loneliness, the heartbreak, the frustration, and the anger. Whatever the feelings may be, they stay with us and shape us. When I reflect on holidays during my childhood, this is what I remember. I remember my mom bundling my sister and me up in winter gear so my dad...