PunchBugKIDS Blog

Let Me Do It Myself! Montessori in the Home

It seems daunting to many that I have the responsibility of not just one, but four children to guide and direct.  I was introduced to the Montessori way of learning when my first son was just an infant and I enrolled him in a Montessori school.  Over the years, Montessori teachers have shared many common sense principles of the Montessori method that I have incorporated into my home allowing my children to become more independent, self-reliant and responsible.

Summer is a Child’s Opportunity to Learn

For most children, summer is a time to leave classes and homework behind.  However, when they return to school in the fall after the long summer break, students can find themselves struggling to catch up.

Sweet Sushi

It's sushi your kids won't refuse! Forget the shrimp, forget the spicy tuna...no need for soy sauce or wasabi. Get out the chopsticks and create the perfect party platter or impromptu dessert tray in a matter of minutes.

It’s My Birthday and I’ll Cry if I Want to: What to Expect From the Terrible Twos.

Almost every parent is familiar with the phrase, “terrible twos.”  It is a term that is befitting of most two year olds, but really can apply to children from the ages of 1 through 4.  Why do toddlers get such a bad rap?  This age is a time of great change in physical, social, emotional, and language development, all of which result in children exploring their environment and testing their boundaries. 

Advice to Sink Your Teeth Into!

So your kids are having a great time playing until someone falls and bumps their mouth. The tears start and you need to know what to do.  Mouth traumas, including injuries involving the front teeth, are very common. Fortunately, there are many different types of treatment available to preserve your child’s smile.

Oh the Weather Outside is Frightful! Rainy Day Activities

As adults it’s hard enough for us not to catch a case of the blues when the weather outside is not cooperating.  When you have children stuck in the house with you it can pose an even bigger challenge.  What is a parent to do?  Here are a few ways to keep your children busy and engaged from head to toe on inclement weather days.