A compilation of articles on Montessori approaches to behavior and discipline.
Montessori is not just for the classroom anymore. It is absolutely possible to bring a Montessori parenting style into your home. In this article, you will find 10 ways you can incorporate Montessori into your parenting. From respect to discipline, learn how you can spread the seeds of Montessori into the world by raising your …
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Behavior and discipline are very common topics of debate among parents. There are a number of techniques and methods that parents can choose from implementing discipline in their homes, however the two most gentle and Montessori-aligned methods are known as logical consequences and natural consequences. In this article, you will learn what both logical and …
If you are new to Montessori, then the concept of consent and why consent matters may not be something you have given a great deal of thought to, at least in terms of your parenting approach. On the other hand, you may be familiar with the Montessori perspective on consent, but you could still be …
In this article, you will learn what a Montessori Peace Corner is, how it benefits families to have one in the home, how to create your peace corner, what supplies you need for your peace corner, and some strategies on implementing it. What is a Montessori peace corner? Peace corners, sometimes called calm down corners, …
The Montessori silence game is a sensorial activity that is introduced in the primary age group (2.5-6) in Montessori schools. It is an activity that translates well to the home environment and can be a great calming activity, as well as a patience activity. In fact, the Silence Game can happen anywhere as a portable …
As parents, we are always looking to do right by our children. It is easy to get caught up in the moment though, and revert to repeating phrases we heard as children, or that we have heard other parents say. When we slow down, step back and listen to ourselves speak to our kids, it’s …
Any parent or caregiver will attest to how accident prone children tend to be, whether you are use a free-range parenting style or if you tend to hover a bit. We have all likely overheard a parent on the playground or elsewhere say to a child who has just taken a spill, “You’re ok” in …
If you are a parent, caregiver, or teacher, you have likely heard of time-outs. A time-out is a common method of behavior modification in children, generally considered a “gentle” alternative to spanking. This is appealing to parents who are looking to avoid some of the traditional parenting practices many of us grew up with. Surface …
There is no more nerve-grating sound for some parents than the sound of their child whining. It can seem like no matter how much love and affection we give our child, they still end up whining for attention. At times it seems like they are just whining for the sake of whining. If whining bothers …
Having a peaceful, harmonious home life or playdate is often dependent on one thing for parents of young children – sharing. The question is as old as time. How can we teach kids how to share? There are different views on the terminology, but whether you choose to use the term “taking turns” or “sharing“, …
