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...
Articles from 2020
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...
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...
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
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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...
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...
The Montessori approach to potty learning looks a lot different than a traditional "potty training" method. In this week's epi...
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...
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...
Preparing Montessori spaces at home isn't just about creating perfect little playrooms for our kids to work in. But, instead, it's a...
Holiday celebrations look different for every family. As Montessori families we are looking for ways to include our children in our celebrat...
There are so many wonderful Montessori materials that can teach children a variety of academic topics. From language to math, to practical l...
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...
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 ...
There is a lot of pressure for young children to freely share toys and navigate social situations on their own. As Montessori parents, Nicol...
As humans we have a huge list of social "rules" that we follow everyday when interacting with our families and other people. These...