Parenting Advice
Lessons 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 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.
Read MoreYour Attention, Please: Bring Home Lessons in Concentration from Montessori Classrooms
March 2017 by Paula Lillard Preschlack Get tips for creating an environment that will help your child develop their abilities to concentrate, taking inspiration from Montessori classrooms.
Read MoreTimeouts & Tantrums; Are We There Yet?
February 2017 by Paula Lillard Preschlack Tantrums can be frustrating, but “time outs” aren’t necessarily the answer. Maria Montessori’s perspective helps us understand these trying moments with our children of any age, and offers ways to handle them gracefully.
Read MoreWinter Weather Fun
January 2017 by Paula Lillard Preschlack Looking for tips on how to get outside in winter weather and have fun? Here are some ideas, advice, and possible outdoor activities for children of all ages.
Read MoreIncluding Children in Holiday Family Traditions
November 2016 by Paula Lillard Preschlack The holidays are a joyous time for families big and small. Here are some practical ways to include children in holiday family traditions in meaningful ways.
Read MoreDeveloping Inner Order: How We Can Help Our Children
October 2016 by Paula Lillard Preschlack Young children need order and routines at home. Parents can support them by setting up sequences, physical order, and predictable environments where they can interact contently and freely.
Read MoreBoundaries and Freedom: Creating Space for Children
September 2016 by Paula Lillard Preschlack Parents can start developing healthy relationships with children from their earliest years, by creating space for them where they have the freedom to make choices.
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