tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6354347722191677403.post3393762219184988905..comments2023-12-16T12:18:47.804-07:00Comments on Montessori Candy: Peace Begins at HomeSusana of Montessori Candyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02547089108596497901noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6354347722191677403.post-65603277620368570152011-09-26T10:50:51.119-06:002011-09-26T10:50:51.119-06:00Hello Donna! I just recently started reading the b...Hello Donna! I just recently started reading the book, Boys should be boys, by Dr. Meg Meeker. So far, there have been some helpful tidbits. Here is a link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/034551369X/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_2?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=1596980125&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1EKCKQZV9S538WE70MZG<br /><br />I am also trying to keep calm at home through simplicity by not having many toys and things to clean up. The toys we do have are thought out and things that let the children have open play. Legos, blocks, play dough, play silks, art supplies, and of course the outdoors. I think food plays a big factor in keeping the children peaceful as well for us. Water (not soda) is the main drink here (totally different to the Kool-aid I grew up on!). Veggies and fruits are pretty much part of every meal as well. I find the talking with the children and trying to be there to listen really helps them a lot and gives them a sense of calm and fulfillment. If you'd like, maybe we can talk on the phone sometime. It's hard to write everything out, and lunch time is coming up soon. Email me privately if you like, and maybe we can chat some tonight. -SusanaSusana of Montessori Candyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02547089108596497901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6354347722191677403.post-85166722631644858552011-09-26T10:11:34.658-06:002011-09-26T10:11:34.658-06:00I am always struggling with peace in my home with ...I am always struggling with peace in my home with pre-teens and teens...most especially the boys. It can get loud in here! We homeschool and we work things out but I am firmly convinced that God expects me to do miracles with a houseful of warriors. It is hard to re-orient their passion in a more peaceful manner when it concerns the human heart. Any ideas? I am all ears!Donna Marie NJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17989229963244191622noreply@blogger.com