Dr Montessori believed in education for peace. I believe in peace. Right now it breaks my heart that people do not feel safe in their own skin. I’ve curated here the most useful resources I’ve found. Follow the links that feel good for you where you are on your racial justice journey. I’m still working […]
Being more patient with our children (and ourselves)
If I ask parents what’s the thing they want to work on most right now, it’s most often wanting to be more patient with their kids. I had one father at the end of a workshop tell me that these Montessori ideas for being a more respectful parent are lovely and work really well…when he […]
Get your free Montessori routine cards
One thing that is helping now more than ever is having a regular rhythm in your day. And at last I have permission from the publisher to share with everyone the beautiful routine cards made by Hiyoko Imai for my book The Montessori Toddler. How to use the cards When you find yourself struggling with the […]
A peek into Montessori at home with my teenagers (which turns out to have a lot in common with toddlers)
As I’ve parented two children into the teenage years, what has always helped me is hearing about how others have navigated the years ahead long before I was at this stage. So I thought it might be useful to share my experience navigating life with teenagers to remind you that it’s the long game we […]