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Learning From Nature: A Real Life Testimonial

Learning From Nature: A Real Life Testimonial

by | Adolescence, Emotionally Healthy Children, Empowerment, Family Resources, MFA, Montessori Family Life, Young Adolescent, Young Adults

rowing up in a one-room schoolhouse in the Australian outback, the world of Montessori and modern education seemed a distant idea. But today, after I have had many years of experience and a strong philosophical and practical education ethic. I grew up closer to Montessori than I knew. In thinking about my meager educational beginnings, […]

Children and Trauma

Adjusting to Life 2020-2021: Social Connections Outside the Home

by | Covid, Emotionally Healthy Children, MFA, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Parenting, Webinars / MFA

Experts in child psychology are telling us that we may have underestimated our human need for social connection. This is especially true for children from birth through adolescence. Our team will discuss ways to safely provide for social connection during Covid.

Children and Trauma

Adjusting to Life in 2020-2021: Supporting Your Child’s Emotional Well Being

by | Communication, Covid, Emotionally Healthy Children, MFA, Montessori Parenting

Experts in child psychology are telling us that one of the most serious outcomes of the Corona Virus is the effect it is having on our children’s mental health. School closings, isolation from peers, frustrated parents from political unrest, social injustice, abusive home life, and so much more. In this session our team helps parents […]

Children and Trauma

An Overview of “Adjusting to Life in 2020-2021”

by | Emotionally Healthy Children, Empowerment, MFA, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Parenting, Webinars / MFA

We are starting a new series for parents as we adjust to life at home and at school during this Covid-19 season. Today’s session will introduce each of the seven webinars in the series. Please join us for a sneak preview with Tammy Willen, Jon Wolff, and Lorna McGrath.

Making 2020-21 Schooling Decisions

by | Communication, Emotionally Healthy Children, Family Resources, Health / Nutrition, MFA, Parent-Teacher Communication, Re-enrollment, Webinars / MFA

There are so many factors that go into finding the right match for your child and your family when it comes to schooling – home school, Montessori, public, private, finances, safety, and more. Add to that Covid and your head starts to spin. Join Christine Lowry, Tammy Willen, and Lorna McGrath as we help sort […]

Pandemic Strategies: Family Meetings

Pandemic Strategies: Family Meetings

by | Emotionally Healthy Children, Family Resources, Free Reads, MFA, Montessori Education, Montessori Parenting, The International Montessori Council, Tomorrow's Child, Tomorrow's Child Online Issue

During the first weeks of the pandemic, The Montessori Foundation began to hold free zoom meetings for parents struggling with a variety of issues.Here is a short review of the Montessori Parent Gathering from April 4, 2020. The presenter was Lorna McGrath, Director...
The Coronavirus is a Stark Reminder We Are One Global Family

The Coronavirus is a Stark Reminder We Are One Global Family

by | Emotionally Healthy Children, MFA, Psychology, The International Montessori Council, Tomorrow's Child Online Issue

hat a difference a month makes. The whole world is reacting to a pandemic of a previously unknown virus. It’s an emergency on a global scale, dominating every news cycle. It’s the subject of conversations over coffee counters at 7-11 in the mornings and at local watering holes in the evenings. Our lives are being […]

Children and Trauma

Parenting in Summer 2020: the Unique Joys and Challenges

by | Communication, Early Adolescence (12-15), Emotionally Healthy Children, Language, Lower Elementary (6-9), MFA, Montessori Family Life, Primary (3-6), Upper Elementary (9-12), Webinars / MFA

The Summer of 2020 is unprecedented in our lifetimes. What does that mean for parents? How do we ensure a healthy level of safety in our children as they reintegrate without causing undue stress and anxiety? How do we stay calm when there is so much unknown? Join us to learn some of the answers […]

The Role We Play to End Systemic and Internal Racism What Questions Should We Ask Ourselves?

The Role We Play to End Systemic and Internal Racism What Questions Should We Ask Ourselves?

by | Emotionally Healthy Children, Empowerment, Family Resources, Free Reads, MFA, Montessori Curriculum, Montessori Teachers, Peace Education, School Leadership, Social Justice, The International Montessori Council, Webcasts / IMC

This was an initial conversation on issues of race and social justice with a panel that included Dr. Valaida Wise, Dr. Cindy Acker, Kristina Torres, Kathy Leitch, Jonathon Wolff and other, and a discussion about meaningful steps that Montessori educators and schools...
Turn Challenging Behaviors into Positive Partnerships with Your Child

Turn Challenging Behaviors into Positive Partnerships with Your Child

by | Challenging Behaviors, Communication, Emotionally Healthy Children, MFA, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Parenting, Webinars / MFA

Behavior challenges to our parenting can be stressful in the best of times, but now that we are with our children almost all the time, even smaller challenges can sometimes feel overwhelming. Here’s a conversation with Lorna and Christine as they talk about ways you can find solutions with your child as you partner for […]

Children and Trauma

Marching On…Montessori at Home

by | Emotionally Healthy Children, MFA, Practical Life, Webinars / MFA

It is important that children’s activity during this time at home be joyful, thoughtful, challenging, and supportive of the love of learning. You were your child’s first teacher, providing these facets of education from the beginning, and, as a parent, you are highly capable of being an interim partner in your child’s learning. Effectively replicating […]

The Language of Empathy: Helping Children Through Uncertain Times

The Language of Empathy: Helping Children Through Uncertain Times

by | Communication, Emotionally Healthy Children, MFA, Montessori Family Life, Webinars / MFA

Join Jonathan Wolff and Tanya Ryskind for a discussion about how “The Language of Empathy” can help your child come out of these uncertain times with greater self-awareness and self-discipline. As parents, when we truly understand our children’s needs and feelings, fears and frustrations, we can safely guide them toward health, happiness, and success. In […]