Montessori Parenting

The ability to focus one’s attention on a task for a sustained period of time is essential to learning and to life. In recent years, the issue of concentration and …

There are varying perspectives on Montessori and imaginative play, even from Montessori professionals. Even Dr. Montessori’s ideas about a child’s imagination evolved over the course of her career. You may …

In this article, we’re going to be comparing intrinsic motivation to extrinsic motivation. We’ll find out a bit about what each one is and discover which is the better type …

What makes a baby book Montessori?If you are looking to implement a Montessori philosophy in your home right from the start, you may be wondering what to look for when …

For those starting their Montessori at home journey, sifting through Montessori’s texts can be a daunting task. While you are making your way through some of the recommended Montessori starter …

One of the more off-putting Montessori terms to those unfamiliar with Montessori is the word “work”. When a child is engaged in an activity, we say not to interrupt the …

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 …

If you are wondering how to encourage independent play for your toddler or preschooler, this article is for you.Here, we’re going to go over why independent play is beneficial for …

It can be very stressful introducing a new sibling to any child, especially a toddler. My daughter was 22 months when her little sister was born and I was really …

You may have heard some parents talk about avoiding characters on their child’s clothing and in their play. Some of these parents follow a Montessori style of parenting and the …