Montessori Parenting Resources

Yeah, right, the family meal? Every day! {Are you laughing?} That is my reaction every time I read an article “backed by research” discussing how children who sit down with …

In recent weeks I have written about helping children learn to go to the bathroom. I wrote with a sense of humor, about our obstacles, and offered communication tips. Since …

The w-sitting position is a term that describes a floor sitting posture in which the knees are bent and the feet are resting outside of the hips. The person’s bottom …

“Sharing” is a hot topic these days. At the end of the day, we adults all want the same thing. We want children to be kind, generous, and compassionate. We …

This post includes Phrases to Encourage Toilet Training. A few week’s ago I wrote about our son’s obstacles with toilet training. I wrote about Steve Hodge’s book, It’s No Accident. His …

When a child is feeling impatient, they may not have the words to express their emotions or the patience to wait. Responding to impatience with calm and empathy can help …