10 Parenting Quotes to Keep You Going on the Toughest Days Apr 08, 2025

Parenting is beautiful, but it’s also messy, overwhelming, and sometimes downright exhausting. 

There will be days when your coffee will get cold (again), the laundry mountain will threaten to take over, and your toddler’s mood swings will feel like a full-blown emotional rollercoaster. These days ...

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Does Leaving My Baby at Daycare Make Me A Bad Working Mother Apr 02, 2025

The first time I dropped my baby off at daycare, I cried all the way to work. My heart ached, and a thousand questions swirled in my head—Am I being selfish? Will my baby feel abandoned? Does this make me a bad mother?

How to get over guilt that keeps knocking every time you drop your little one at...

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The One Parenting Habit to Transform Your Parent–Child Bond Mar 05, 2025

If there’s one simple yet powerful habit that can completely transform your relationship with your child, it’s active listening. And with the proper active listening techniques, you will be winning at parenting, too.

Think about it—how often do we, as parents, half-listen while scrolling through ou...

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How to Be a Fun Mom (Even When You’re Exhausted!) Mar 03, 2025

That feeling when you are completely wiped out, yet your kid is bouncing around like a ball of energy, begging for playtime? Yeah, I know it. 

Being a working mom or otherwise is like running a marathon—except there’s no finish line, and the water stations are actually laundry piles. There is just ...

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Montessori Parenting Plan for Working Mums (10 minute Plan) Feb 10, 2025

A parenting plan can be a working mom’s secret weapon—helping balance work, home, and your child’s growth minus the overwhelming thoughts and guilt.

But why do you need it? Well, imagine not having to feel the pressure of being pulled in all directions with a simple plan that gives clarity and stru...

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Parenting Guide: 7 Ways to Nurture Emotional Intelligence Jan 14, 2025

As mums, we always want to be there for our little ones and try to make it the best possible experience for them. But sometimes, acting upon parenting guide and riding this rollercoaster ride, we often question our choices and decisions.

And among everything, managing your 1 year old's emotions can...

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5 Parenting Plan Hacks to Manage Toddler Tantrums Respectfully Jan 12, 2025

Ah, the dreaded toddler tantrums! We know how overwhelming these tantrums can be because we have experienced it first-hand. One minute, your little one is giggling and playing with their toddler toys, and the next, they are lying on the floor screaming because you peeled their banana the “wrong way....

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Positive Behaviour Support That Truly Works for Kids Nov 03, 2024

Do you feel you are unable to cope with your little one’s difficult or negative behaviours? Does incorporating positive behaviour support strategies into your child’s daily routine seem difficult? Well, in today’s times, when there is too much distraction and exposure to influence our little ones, f...

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Do you Want to Be Your Child's Servant or Their Parent? Sep 17, 2024

As a Montessori parent, you may face or may have faced criticism that you are pushing your child too hard towards independence. However, this notion is a common myth that needs to be debunked. 

Let's explore why fostering independence in your child is an essential part of being a parent, not a hind...

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7 Activities for Toddlers that Build Practical Life Skills May 13, 2024

As toddlers embark on their journey of exploration, practical life activities are crucial for their overall development. Montessori education and toddler learning toys emphasize hands-on learning experiences that empower children to cultivate independence, concentration, and essential life skills.

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What are Newborn Development Stages? Apr 04, 2024

Newborn developmental stages highlight the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional growth your newborn goes through. Navigating these stages of development can be challenging, but with positive parenting, the entire experience can work in your favour. And that would lead not only to the best grow...

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Botany Lessons with Easter Planting Mar 16, 2024

At a time when most people are obsessing over easter chocolates and bunnies, make a difference by introducing Easter in a new light to your child with Easter planting.

Yes, you can make Easter interesting by incorporating the beauty of nature and making it the perfect opportunity to engage in more ...

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Travel Guide: Places to Explore with your Baby Feb 29, 2024

Are you a new parent excited to introduce your little one to the world's wonders? Embarking on adventures with your baby is not only a chance to create cherished memories but also an opportunity to witness the world anew through their innocent eyes.  

As you set out on this thrilling journey, it's ...

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Decoding Your Infant’s Sleep Cycle Feb 03, 2024

Knowing about your baby’s sleep cycle and the different stages of sleep can help you understand their growth and development. 

Let’s begin with some basics here: what is a sleep cycle? A sleep cycle comprises an individual’s active and quiet sleep patterns. In adults, the sleep duration, on average...

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How to Observe and Identify your Child's Needs Jan 08, 2024

The journey of parenthood is filled with joy, challenges, and countless moments that shape not only the life of your child but also your own. In this journey, the first is understanding and fulfilling your child's needs. 

Development in childhood emerges with needs that go beyond the basics of food...

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Practicing Montessori at Home with Household Items Dec 29, 2023

The first step to a lifetime of learning begins at home. Practicing Montessori at home can be the first step for your child to develop the right skills and habits. 

Becoming a parent brings a whirlwind of emotions and the great responsibility to provide your child with the best possible environment...

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Sibling Harmony: Nurturing Bonds Through Montessori Principles Oct 05, 2023

Are you fed up with the small fights between your kids? Are you finding ways to promote peace and harmony between them? 

Embarking on a journey to understand the intricacies of sibling relationships, this blog explores the profound impact of Montessori techniques and gentle parenting on fostering l...

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40 Respectful Ways to Correct your Child’s Behaviours Jul 20, 2023

There are days when your little one tests every ounce of your patience — spills the water you just cleaned, refuses the meal you lovingly made, or says a firm “no” to everything. In those moments, it’s easy to react, but what children really need is guidance, not guilt.

At Nino Mondo, we believe co...

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Toy Rotation: An Effective Way to Keep Children Engaged Mar 27, 2023

As parents, we want the best for our children, and providing them with toys and playthings is a big part of that.

Toys are not just a source of entertainment but also instrumental in promoting cognitive, physical, and social development.

But you don’t need to build a small toy shop in your house...

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Art of Observation with Children Mar 17, 2023

Observation plays a vital role in how as parents and caregivers we can provide a prepared environment for our children based on their interests and what they are ready for or capable of doing.

Dr Maria Montessori, the founder of the Montessori method, believed that observation was the key to a chil...

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9 Disappointing things with most toys in the market Sep 16, 2022

“Play builds the kind of free-and-easy, try-it-out, do-it-yourself character that our future needs.” ~ James L. Hymes, Jr.

As a new parent, it’s understandable that you would like to introduce educational concepts early in a fun manner to your child. It is easy to assume that big toy companies know...

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How to build Discipline in Kids with Spontaneous Discipline May 23, 2022

How to build Discipline in Kids with Spontaneous Discipline

If you are constantly reading about how to build discipline in your child, then you have come to the right place. Let’s understand what exactly spontaneous discipline is and how it fits in.

If you have ever found yourself locked in a tug-...

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