How to Teach Kids Empathy: A Montessori Perspective
In this article, you will learn about social and emotional learning and how it relates to the development of empathy. You will also learn how to teach kids empathy the …
Behavior and Discipline
A compilation of articles on Montessori approaches to behavior and discipline.
10 Ways to Implement a Montessori Parenting Style
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 …
Natural and Logical Consequences: What’s the Difference and Which One is Montessori-aligned?
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, …
Why Consent Matters: A Montessori Perspective
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 …
How to Create a Montessori Peace Corner
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 …
How to Play The Montessori Silence Game
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 …
10 Parenting Phrases to Stop Saying Now
As parents, we are always looking to do right for our children. It is easy to get caught up in the moment though and revert to repeating phrases we heard …
What to Say Instead of “You’re Ok”
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. …
Time-in vs Time-out: What is a Time-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 …
Whining for Attention: Kids and Whining
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 …