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How to Help Children Navigate the "Bad Guy" Narrative At some point in early childhood, many families go through a season where "bad guy" play seems to be everywhere. A child wants to be the bad guy every day. Someone is always chasin

Erica StuckeySeptember 23, 2026

When Young Children Are Curious About Bodies As the seasons shift and children settle into new rhythms of play, we often see an uptick in body curiosity in early childhood. That can look like children asking more direct questions, becom

Erica StuckeyApril 6, 2026sexual behaviors in children, boundaries, body curiousityComment

Navigating Swearing in a Preschool Setting Swearing can startle any preschool teacher, but in Montessori, we see it as a learning opportunity. Let’s explore how to handle it with grace and educational intent. Understanding the 'Why

Erica StuckeyMarch 5, 2025navigating swearing in a preschool setting, appropriate language in the classroom, respectful communication, set clear expectationsComment

Navigating Sibling Disputes This post is inspired by this funny America’s Home Video Perhaps you have seen it, it’s called the Cookie Cracker Conundrum! Each sibling has a perspective, now how do you help them navigate the argument?

Erica StuckeySeptember 29, 2023sibling dispute, dr siggie, siblingsComment

A Guide for Handling After-School Emotions Ever noticed your child melting down or getting especially emotional after a full school day? It’s called After School Restraint Collapse , and you’re not alone in witnessing it. The inten

Erica StuckeySeptember 11, 2023after school emotions, restraint collapse, after schoolComment