Articles from 2020

December 21, 2020

Shelf Help Ep. 36 - Our Birth Stories

Shelf Help Ep. 36 - Our Birth Stories
In the last episode for 2020, Nicole and Amy chat about their birth stories. As Amy's due date approaches, we reminisce about our previo...
December 16, 2020

We Don't Need To Fix Every Feeling

We Don't Need To Fix Every Feeling
I was washing dishes the other day and heard a familiar screech. Peaking around the corner, I could see that Theodore was struggling to plac...
December 14, 2020

Waldorf Window Stars FAQs and Tutorials

Waldorf Window Stars FAQs and Tutorials
Each Advent I take a little time for self-care each day. It's such a busy season that I find having a few minutes to just relax for myse...
December 11, 2020

Getting Your Parenting Partner On Board with Montessori

Getting Your Parenting Partner On Board with Montessori
While I often talk about the importance of preparing your environment in a Montessori home, perhaps the most important thing you can do is p...
December 09, 2020

Our Stocking Stuffers 2020

Our Stocking Stuffers 2020
With Christmas just a couple of weeks away we are full swing into our Advent celebrations! We're busy opening a new book each day , I...
December 08, 2020

Play and Activities at 11-Months

Play and Activities at 11-Months
If you're reading this in real time then you'll know that Teddy is not 11-months-old. I'm going back in time a bit to do some Co...
December 07, 2020

Shelf Help Ep. 35 - An Introduction to Montessori Potty Learning

Shelf Help Ep. 35 - An Introduction to Montessori Potty Learning
The Montessori approach to potty learning looks a lot different than a traditional "potty training" method. In this week's epi...
December 04, 2020

Montessori First Puzzles

Montessori First Puzzles
Puzzles are a great toy option for young children for a variety of reasons. Not only do many children find them interesting, they speak to a...
December 03, 2020

Standing Diaper Changes

Standing Diaper Changes
I think at this point, I've said this a million times - babies are hardwired to move. Toddlers are hardwired to move. It is through move...
December 01, 2020

A Montessori Entryway

 A Montessori Entryway
Preparing Montessori spaces at home isn't just about creating perfect little playrooms for our kids to work in. But, instead, it's a...
November 30, 2020

Shelf Help Ep. 34 - Christmas Traditions...Montessori Style!

Shelf Help Ep. 34 - Christmas Traditions...Montessori Style!
Holiday celebrations look different for every family. As Montessori families we are looking for ways to include our children in our celebrat...
November 24, 2020

Montessori Fetching Games - 3 Ways

Montessori Fetching Games - 3 Ways
There are so many wonderful Montessori materials that can teach children a variety of academic topics. From language to math, to practical l...
November 23, 2020

Our Kids' Montessori Gift Lists 2020

Our Kids' Montessori Gift Lists 2020
With the holiday season upon us we've been making lists and gathering gifts for the Kavanaugh children. It's always a fun process of...
November 17, 2020

From A to Z - Montessori Toy and Gift Guide

From A to Z - Montessori Toy and Gift Guide
There are so many fun Montessori inspired gift lists available. I'm adding with just a little bit of A to Z fun! I challenged myself to ...
November 16, 2020

Shelf Help Ep. 33 - Why We Don't Make Our Children Share

Shelf Help Ep. 33 - Why We Don't Make Our Children Share
There is a lot of pressure for young children to freely share toys and navigate social situations on their own. As Montessori parents, Nicol...
November 12, 2020

Grace and Courtesy in a Montessori Home

Grace and Courtesy in a Montessori Home
As humans we have a huge list of social "rules" that we follow everyday when interacting with our families and other people. These...