We all want our children to grow up with the ability to persevere at a task, work through difficulties, to have and confidence they can succeed with their goals. Following Montessori principles at home can certainly help.

Parents, if you have been dealing with tantrums and aggressive behavior with your toddler lately that is normal, here are a few notes on how to deal with the situation and how to help your toddler pass through this stage of development.

There is a brilliant film entitled, 'Mother Nature's Child'.  It spoke about the relationship of the child with nature and its importance in the development of human beings.  The term "biophilia" literally means "love of life or living systems." It was first used by Erich Fromm to describe a psychological orientation of being attracted to all that is alive and vital.  Edward O.

Imagination...we would be lost without it! As humans, we have used our imaginations to enrich every aspect of our lives. Men and women have imagined new ways to use modern imagination build houses, grow food, communicate with each other, fly an airplane, cure or live with disabilities and illnesses, travel, play, and so on. Imagination is something we value, promote, and encourage in our culture. But how do we support its development in our toddlers?

Maria Montessori's most prominent work is her book entitled The Absorbent Mind. Throughout all her work she cites this phenomenon in children. It is the reason behind so much of what is incorporated in the Montessori classroom. The absorbent mind is best explained by the child's ability to acquire its native language.

One thing that I wanted to touch base with you on is that it's so important that the values we hold at school are echoed and supported at home.  Here at Lifetime, we concentrate on helping your children develop their personalities, social skills, self-care, practical life skills, and confidence; I know that you are all about that too, or else your children wouldn't be here.  This doesn't mean that as parents you should be replicating exactly the k

"If a child's cycle of activity is interrupted, the results are a deviation of behavior, aimlessness, and loss of interest...So whatever intelligent activity we witness in a child - even if it seems absurd to us...we must not interfere; for the child must be able to finish the cycle of activity on which his heart is set."

Pampering is doing a task for your child when they are capable of doing it for themselves and without assistance. Since children possess an innate desire to do things for themselves, pampering children does more harm than good in the long run by creating weakness or reliance on others. Children develop the belief that others should do everything for them.

The Journey of a Thousand Miles Begins With a Single Step

For generations, Montessori teachers have practiced methods designed to inspire your child on his or her journey to adulthood. By setting goals together and building positive thinking, our accredited teachers have provided a social, emotional and academic framework that has enhanced each child’s overall maturity. 

But tell me! Specifically, HOW can I help my kids towards reaching social, emotional and academic maturity? How do I create, foster and sustain the BEST of what they are and can be?

I'd like to talk about fostering independence in your child from birth. An infant can slither even from birth. This is evident when the infant is placed on a blanket on the floor and 15 minutes later, they are in a different place on the blanket. Freedom of movement is especially important for infants and toddlers.  We can encourage independent movement by providing clothing that does not inhibit movement.