The Arborland Blog

By Melissa De Los Santos Many a morning struggle have been punctuated by this timeless question. Generations of children have battled with early mornings and last-minute projects, all yearning for the liberation that weekends bring. This question pops up even more now that all the things you need and want to know are only a few Google searches and YouTube videos away. So why do we still go to school? How does school help us? Oh, let me count the ways. Teaches children respons

By: Melissa De Los Santos Maria Montessori encourages everyone to “follow the child,” which means that their education is modeled after...

By: Melissa De Los Santos Open communication is key in your relationship with your children. Give them your full attention When your child is telling you something, pay attention. Make sure you are facing them and showing them that you are focused on what they are saying. Ask a few questions and encourage them to share more about their lives. When a child feels you are interested in what they have to say, they will be more comfortable to talk to you. Watch your tone Children

By: Melissa De Los Santos Famous jazz musician Louis Armstrong summed up modern life perfectly: “There’s so little time and so much to...