Parenting Advice
The Montessori Young Children’s Community
August 2019 by Paula Lillard Preschlack Take a peek inside the Montessori Young Children’s Community and see how this classroom provides children as young as 18 months with an environment and activities that meet their developmental needs.
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 MoreThe First Months: Developing an Outlook for Life
March 2019 by Paula Lillard Preschlack New parents can find practical considerations to give newborn children the freedom to move and explore, including suggestions for the arrangement of the nursery, mobiles, and other developmentally appropriate toys for infants.
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 MoreFostering Your Child’s Imagination: Fantasy vs. Reality
December 2018 by Paula Lillard Preschlack Dr. Montessori observed that when young children move their bodies, explore, and interact with the real world, these sensory experiences foster imagination. Fantasy, on the other hand, can be overemphasized and confusing for very young children. Maria Montessori articulates the distinctions between reality, the imagination, and fantasy.
Read MoreLose 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 MoreHow Montessori Education Prepares Children for Life Beyond School
March 2018 by Paula Lillard Preschlack The reflections of Montessori alumni offer us a glimpse of the myriad ways in which Montessori education positively impacts students well after they have left the classroom. See inspiring video clips of graduates as young adults as they reflect on their educations!
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.
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