Articles from September 2019

September 30, 2019

A Few New Books on Our Shelves

A Few New Books on Our Shelves
I feel like I say this every time I write about children's books, but I love children's books. Like LOVE them. So, finding a few ne...
September 27, 2019

Respectful Communication with Your Newborn - Montessori Baby Week 2

Respectful Communication with Your Newborn - Montessori Baby Week 2
Somehow another week with precious Teddy has flown by. My tiny, floppy newborn is changing and growing daily. It’s one of the most bittersw...
September 25, 2019

Developing the Senses - Hearing

Developing the Senses - Hearing
Learning by and through the senses is such an important part of Montessori. Everything a child learns in a Montessori environment (includi...
September 19, 2019

The Magic of the Topponcino - Montessori Baby Week 1

The Magic of the Topponcino - Montessori Baby Week 1
Now that Theodore is here I want to share his Montessori baby journey in the same way that I did with Gus - through a weekly series. So ...
September 16, 2019

Theodore Ignatius

Theodore Ignatius
He's here! Our beautiful baby number 4 - Theodore Ignatius! I'm still pretty much in shock that Morgan and I have four beautiful, h...
September 10, 2019

DIY Montessori Toddler Scissor Snipping Activity

DIY Montessori Toddler Scissor Snipping Activity
Over the past few weeks, I've noticed that Gus is obsessed with snipping with scissors. We introduced scissors to him around the time h...
September 06, 2019

Preparing for a New Baby: An Easy Montessori Toddler Project

Preparing for a New Baby: An Easy Montessori Toddler Project
There are tons of ways that you can involve your toddler in your preparations for a new baby. I've found that involving your toddler he...
September 05, 2019

Why Isn't Gus Heading To School? And, What We are Doing Instead

Why Isn't Gus Heading To School? And, What We are Doing Instead
It's that time of year again around here again - the school year has begun! Nora and Henry are both off to their respective Montessori ...
September 04, 2019

Montessori Parenting: The Sensitive Period for Motherhood

Montessori Parenting: The Sensitive Period for Motherhood
At a little over 37 weeks pregnant, I'm starting to feel that constant pull between enjoying the last few days of our current life situ...