Montessori Parenting

Ah, everyone’s favorite parenting struggle…a child that won’t eat what you serve. If you are have trouble getting your kid to eat something other than peanut butter sandwiches and chicken …

Have you heard of high contrast cards for babies? Have you thought about saving some money and making your own high-contrast cards? In this article, you will learn a bit …

If you’re new to Montessori, you may be feeling overwhelmed by the sheer amount of information out there about this century-old approach to learning and development. Rest assured that these …

Montessori and Breastfeeding: WeaningWeaning is a sensitive subject in most all child-rearing circles. Montessori and weaning is no different, though we would like to think our community is accepting of …

Effective Praise is a common term used in the Montessori world and actively used in Montessori classrooms. But what does it really mean, and isn’t any type of praise good?? Sue …

So, you’ve been researching parenting philosophies in regards to newborn and toddler care. You’ve likely come across information about RIE. RIE is one of many different child development ideologies. You’ll …

At first glance, the term “heavy work,” may resemble an occupational hazard. A closer look at the label reveals its usefulness as an important Montessori concept, however. In this post, …

 In this article, you will learn the importance of Grace and Courtesy in Montessori. You will also get ideas for Grace and Courtesy lessons and ideas.When considering education and schooling, …

Deciding on Montessori vs daycare is a big choice and it’s good to know the differences and similarities. The schedules, noise levels, cleanliness, and type of education is different across …

If there is one thing kids do better than adults, it’s play! Playtime is integral to a Montessori education at all ages. Babies practice an interactive style of learning as …