“Montessori” can mean a lot of things: the Montessori Method, Dr. Montessori, a philosophy of parenting, of teaching, of life, the…
Montessori 101
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For Parents
Parenting in the Third Plane
The stereotypes about teenagers abound: the eye rolling, the cliques, talking-back, faces in their phones. If you only believed what you…
Bedtime in the Second Plane
Bedtimes (and bedrooms) become far more independent as your child ages. You might notice your child choosing to go to sleep on their own,…
Bedrooms in the First Plane: 3-6
“Five books tonight, Mommy,” she says. “No, Olivia, just one.” “How about four?” “Two?” “Three?” “Oh, alright. Three. But that’s it.” -…
Bedrooms in the First Plane: 0-3
Imagine a nursery: the crib, the bright plastic toys, the sparkling mobile swinging above. Maybe there’s a detailed mural painted on the…
Parenting on Vacation
The kids are home from school. Maybe you’re still working, or trying to. Maybe you’re juggling grandparents or babysitters or other…
Interruption Disruption: Why You Should Never Interrupt a Child at Work
Imagine it: you’re at your work, fully absorbed in the task in front of you. Your attention is focused on your project. You’ve finally…
Slow Down. You Move Too Fast.
You may noticed the precision with which even the most seemingly simple of tasks are presented in the Montessori classroom. Step by step,…
Sharing is Caring, Except…
“Share with your friends!” “Remember to share!” “Give your friend some!” Children who share are seen as more generous, more kind, more…
The Art of Negotiation, or Why You Shouldn’t Argue with a Three-year-old
“We’ll read one book before bedtime,” you tell your child. “Four.” “Two.” “Three.” “OK. Three. But that’s all.” Of our children’s many…