Feb 27, 2019
Looking to find fun, free, and educational entertainment for your kids? What better place to go than to a public library? Austin is blessed with a phenomenal library system that consists of the...
Feb 22, 2019
Most of us are familiar with the Montessori Method as it applies to preschools or grammar schools, but Dr. Maria Montessori's philosophy was not confined to early childhood education. Her interests...
Feb 3, 2019
Even the most active kids may balk at going outside during a sudden stretch of frigid weather. Long daily walks, hikes through the woods, and bike rides aren't quite as fun when there's a risk of...
Jan 31, 2019
The broiling days of summer are finally over! With temperatures and humidity dipping into the comfort zone, winter is one of the loveliest times of the year in Austin, Texas, offering up a host of...
Jan 15, 2019
Back when Dr. Maria Montessori observed children in turn-of-the-century classrooms, the educational methods she ultimately developed upended contemporary ideas about how young students develop and...
Dec 6, 2018
If you've ever visited a Montessori classroom in action, you might be struck by how calmly the school day progresses, in large part due to the children themselves. The students know where to place...
Nov 13, 2018
The brilliant Dr. Maria Montessori noticed very quickly that children pass through phases of "sensitivity" when they are concentrating on mastering one particular skill. Recognizing the onset of...
Oct 22, 2018
Maybe you have a pool in your backyard, or you live near a lake or river, and you're concerned about the risks involved for a quick, adventuresome toddler. Maybe you just love water sports, boating,...
Oct 16, 2018
The candy and the decorations have been out in the stores since August, and now the spooky month has finally arrived! Halloween is every kid's favorite holiday, and Austin sure has a lot to keep them...
Oct 7, 2018
When your child is sneezing from allergies or wheezing from asthma, he or she is experiencing the excessive response of their immune system to common stimuli, which is the root cause of inflammation....
