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When my 18-month-old daughter walks into that Montessori classroom, she seems to stretch up taller,” an astonished Forest Bluff parent once told me. For sure, many children do exhibit pride and self-confidence when they are supported to be appropriately independent, from both home and school. We talk a lot about how and why Montessori’s approach…
Read MoreMontessori and the Power of Mental Association
Associative thinking is a key to innovation and problem-solving. At every age, Montessori cultivates the ability to make mental associations.
Read MoreSeek to Understand; Educate for Peace
June 2020 by Paula Lillard Preschlack Dr. Montessori showed us that peacefulness comes from children feeling at peace, valued and respected.
Read MoreTalking to Children About Money
August 2019 by Paula Lillard Preschlack Talking about money can be uncomfortable for some families. Maria Montessori believed that this topic should be studied like all others. Here, Paula offers suggestions for talking to children of all ages about money.
Read MoreScreen Time and Your Child’s Development: A Montessori Perspective
January 2019 by Paula Lillard Preschlack How much screen time is too much? Paula discusses the Montessori approach to screen time and addresses concerns that parents might have in a technology-driven society.
Read MoreA Montessori Guide to Technology and Teens
ecember 2017 by Paula Lillard Preschlack As screens become more prevalent in our lives, parents can look to the Montessori approach as a simple guide for how to handle teens and technology.
Read MoreMaria Montessori Speaks to Parents: A New Book Illuminates How to Simplify our Parenting Roles
September 2017 by Paula Lillard Preschlack In the book Montessori Speaks to Parents, Maria Montessori shares practical parenting advice based on her keen observations of children. Find out how this little book can be a comfort and an inspiration.
Read MoreThe Birds, Bees, and Beyond: Talking to Children About Sex
March 2017 by Paula Lillard Preschlack Whether your child is asking questions about where babies come from or repeating a confusing comment they heard, here is guidance for talking to children about reproduction and sexuality.
Read MoreRecommended Books for Montessori School Parents
June 2016 by Paula Lillard Preschlack Parents and educators can benefit from these engaging books that offer food for thought and practical parenting suggestions.
Read MoreMontessori’s Steady March to “Somewhere”
January 2016 by Paula Lillard Preschlack The 2010 documentary The Race to Nowhere raises grave concerns about how children are affected by increased pressures from their schools and their parents to perform at the highest level. Montessori reminds us of what we can do as parents to support our children in being healthy and happy:…
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