Home Life
Lose Those “Summertime Blues!”
July 2018 by Paula Lillard Preschlack Summer can actually be a stressful time for busy parents. Paula offers practical suggestions to help parents avoid the summertime blues.
Read MoreA Montessori Approach to Helping Children who are Stealing or Lying
March 2018 by Paula Lillard Preschlack Stealing and lying are normal childhood behaviors, but when they become persistent, parents can turn to Montessori for a healthy perspective and practical suggestions for addressing these undesirable behaviors.
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 MoreFreedom and Responsibility: How Choices and Limits Help Children Develop Character
November 2017 by Paula Lillard Preschlack As parents, we all want our children to develop character. But what can we do to support that process? The Montessori concepts of freedom and responsibility are discussed, along with practical advice for how parents can help children to develop their own will.
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 MoreLessons from Montessori: Preparing Ourselves with Grace
September 2017 by Paula Lillard Preschlack Parenting with grace can sometimes be a challenge. We discuss how parents can apply lessons from Montessori teacher training to child-rearing in the home.
Read MoreThe Montessori Approach to Literacy: Part III
August 2017 by Paula Lillard Preschlack Paula offers suggestions for fostering literacy and creating a culture of reading at home.
Read MoreThe Montessori Approach to Reading and Writing
May 2017 by Paula Lillard Preschlack The first of our three posts on the Montessori approach to reading and writing provides information on preparing young children for the literacy process.
Read MoreBuilding Happiness: To Be [Happy] or Not to Be…That is the Question
April 2017 by Paula Lillard Preschlack We all want our children to be happy. Learn how the Montessori philosophy can inform your approach as your child is building happiness from within.
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.
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