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The Science Behind the Sad Beige Moms Debate

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Montessori Parenting

The Science Behind the Sad Beige Moms Debate

Last Christmas, a TikTok by @nattiejopo spray painting a colorful Christmas tree toy in more neutral tones went viral. The video created controversy in the comments, adding more fuel to the fire ab...

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Montessori Playroom

Why Parents Love Our Montessori Bookshelf and Toy Shelf

Our Montessori Bookshelf and Stackable Toy Shelf are parent favorites. Using the Montessori philosophy to inspire our designs, we created attractive and functional children's shelves. Plus, they lo...

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0 - 3 Months 3 - 6 months 6 - 9 months

When Do Babies See Color? A Guide to Your Infant's Eyesight

When your infant looks up at you, what can they see? At birth, babies' visual systems are still developing. What you can see and what your baby can see are vastly different. So, when do babies see ...

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12 - 18 months 18 Months - 3 Years Montessori

Montessori in the Bathroom: How to Teach Your Child Hygiene

When I was doing my Montessori teacher training, I was struck by how important independence is for children. Montessori once said, "The child's inner need: 'Help me to do it by myself.'" A major pa...

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18 Months - 3 Years 3 - 6 years elementary age

A Montessori Teacher on the Benefits of Chores for Kids

When my oldest was about two years old, he'd follow me everywhere. Like most toddlers, he was glued to me. Whether I was washing dishes, cleaning the bathroom, or cooking, he wanted to be involved....

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How to Play the Montessori Way

When I was a Montessori teacher, I heard a lot of misconceptions about the Montessori approach. Many people thought that Montessori classrooms don't offer space for imaginative play. Instead, child...

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0 - 3 Months 3 - 6 months 6 - 9 months

Top Montessori Toys for Babies to Foster Development

Montessori toys help babies learn important skills like hand eye coordination, fine motor skills, and problem solving. When playing with Montessori toys, babies explore different colors and texture...

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0 - 3 Months 12 - 18 months 18 Months - 3 Years

What Is Gentle Parenting? Discipline Tips and Misconceptions

Gentle parenting has made the rounds in parenting advice articles and news stories over the past ten years. This way of parenting offers many benefits. However, many misconceptions about gentle par...

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Learn & Play Montessori Parenting

Why Do You Let Your Kid Do That? 5 Benefits of Risky Play

As your child balances while walking on a log, you suppress an urge to step in. While thrilling and exciting for your child, risky play can make even the calmest parents nervous. Yet, activities li...

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0 - 3 Months 12 - 18 months 18 Months - 3 Years

What Is Montessori Parenting? Tips from a Montessori Teacher

"But I don't want to clean up!" This phrase is familiar to most parents of young children. With a Montessori approach, you can respond to this situation with love while still achieving a positive o...

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0 - 3 Months 12 - 18 months 18 Months - 3 Years

The 6 Best Montessori Bookshelves (And How to Pick Yours)

When it was time to pick out a book, my toddlers always pulled all the books off the bookshelf. This problem ended when we finally got a Montessori bookshelf. This front facing bookshelf allows tod...

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0 - 3 Months 12 - 18 months 18 Months - 3 Years

Should Parents Limit Screen Time? A Montessori Approach

As a parent, it can be hard to know how to manage screen time with our kids. Many questions arise such as "How much screen time is too much?" Also, "Does healthy screen time exist, or is all screen...

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What to Look for in a Montessori Preschool

Choosing the best preschool program for your little one requires lots of consideration. You want a program where your child can flourish while developing their academic and social skills. Montessor...

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3 - 6 years elementary age Montessori

When Do Kids Learn to Read? How to Boost Skills

As their toddler’s scribbles turn into something that resembles letters, many parents wonder when their kid will learn to read.  Reading opens the door to learning, fun, and independence for childr...

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3 Montessori Practical Life Activities to Try
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3 Montessori Practical Life Activities to Try

Are you hoping to teach life skills to your preschool-age child? The Montessori curriculum includes a whole category of lessons known as “practical life skills” which are designed to help children ...

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Montessori vs. Traditional Education: 5 Main Differences

The Montessori method is a popular education philosophy created by Maria Montessori. Today, people use the method at home or school. Yet, you might wonder, what value do Montessori classrooms offer...

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What is Montessori? (And How to Use it At Home!)

One child sits playing with a set of blocks, while another practices her climbing skills on a Pikler triangle. In this Montessori home, the children are offered simple, but beautiful and engaging t...

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