Parenting

There are going to be many great bonding times to have with your baby—and one of them is bath time. Bath time can be so much fun with a splashing, giggling baby; but aside from the fun and games, you need to be alert and make sure he's safe during bath time. In this blog, we're sharing awesome … Read more about Terrific Bath Time Tips for Your Infant

It just doesn’t seem possible…your bundle of joy is slowly becoming a toddler right before your eyes. She’s at the age where she’ll be crawling any time now—and once she starts moving she’ll be into everything, especially when she begins to climb and walk! Oh, boy, and you’ve been putting off … Read more about Babyproofing Your Entire Home Will Help Keep Your Toddler Safe

If you ever walk into a Montessori school classroom, you will observe a community of kids, all helping to take care of their environment. Some children may be cleaning the windows, while another is watering the plants. This is an integral part of Montessori education. Children benefit in many … Read more about Montessori at Home: Household Tasks for Children

Montessori classrooms enchant curious observers. How can so many young children engage so independently at once? How come everyone seems so peaceful? What’s so magical about the materials on the shelves? Montessori teachers are often inundated with requests from people who want to be observers in … Read more about Teacher Talk: Observers in the Classroom

Experts agree that you cannot start reading to your child too soon. Some, claim that reading to your baby before birth starts the bonding process even before you hold the newborn in your arms. Of course, cuddling with your baby not only enhances the parent/child relationship but also introduces … Read more about Best Kindergarten Books: Books that will Enrich your Montessori Kindergartener’s Education

Reading is a life skill that has a huge impact on a child's reasoning abilities. Starting the habit of daily reading as you prepare your toddler for school can build a lifetime of learning enjoyment. There are so many books available, that are geared towards Kindergarten readers, so you can choose … Read more about Great Books for your Animal Loving Kindergartner

When you first learned about Montessori, you may have been enchanted by the peaceful classrooms, by the idyllic language about the nature of children, and the hope for the future they offer. You may have imagined yourself a beloved teacher and guide, children gathered at your feet as you offered … Read more about Teacher Talk: Persistence

Halloween is coming up soon! Before you know what hit you it will be time for costumes, parties, decorations, and lots and lots of candy. Toddlers tend to have meltdowns when things do not go exactly as planned, something different happens, they don’t get what they want, or their schedule changes … Read more about Get Your Toddlers through Halloween without a Meltdown

We are hard-wired to want to protect our children, to care for them and to want to keep them from suffering. When our babies cry, our hearts react, not just poetically but in real, physical responses to the stimuli of an infant in distress. That instinct doesn’t go away just because our children get … Read more about Our Goal As A Parent

As Montessori parents, you want your child to be a part of the global community, and understand the world around them. Maria Montessori understood the importance of raising global citizens. She spent her life campaigning for peace and teaching the importance of raising children that respect all … Read more about 5 Books for Raising Global Citizens

The summer is over, and fall is here. For young children fall usually brings mixed emotions since school is back in session, but for toddlers, there is nothing but exciting activities to look forward to. Toddlers are still learning about the world, but unlike infants, they are old enough to get a … Read more about The Three Most Essential Fall Activities for Toddlers

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