How Do You Get Your Child to Read Books?
You’ve probably seen the cartoon with two parents and their two children sitting on a park bench together. One parent and her child have phones in their hands and the other parent and his child have books in their hands. The question from the parent with the phone is, How do you get your child […]
To continue reading, you will need to choose a subscription plan.
Classified: Infant/Toddler Teacher Posting
Lake Mary Montessori Academy 3551 W. Lake Mary Blvd. Lake Mary, Fl 32746 407-324-2304 www.lmma.net Infant/Toddler Teacher or Nanny Position Available: August 2019 Lake Mary Montessori Academy offers a unique learning setting for children ages 3-12. We are a fully accredited Montessori School and find joy in mentoring new teachers. Education Opportunities: We are seeking […]
To continue reading, you will need to choose a subscription plan.
Signing Fun with Your Little One!
In this webinar Dr. Ann Epstein shares basic language milestones first and then goes over the pros and cons of using sign language with little ones. Sign language can be fun for both babies and parents. AND it promotes developmentally appropriate interactions between parents and babies which is super important. Unfortunately, we had some technical […]
To continue reading, you will need to choose a subscription plan.
Webcast: Driven To Abstraction The Impact Of Imposing Academics On Toddlers
Webcast Driven to Abstraction The Impact of Imposing Academics on Toddlers
To continue reading, you will need to choose a subscription plan.
Supporting Your Child with Co-Regulation
In this webinar Christine Lowry will guide us in how to help not only our children to be able to self-regulate their emotions but also, how we can develop better skills in this area along with our children. She will provide important information about how adults influence the level of emotion that our children experience. […]
To continue reading, you will need to choose a subscription plan.
My Childs Teacher Has Concerns
Join Ann Epstein, PhD, as she talks about what can be a difficult, even heart wrenching topic. “My child’s teacher has concerns. Oh no!” How can parents and other family members partner with teachers when there is a concern about your child? Dr. Epstein has personal experience as the parent of a deaf child and […]
To continue reading, you will need to choose a subscription plan.
Book Review: Henry Helps with the Laundry
Henry Helps with the Laundry by Beth Bracken illustrated by Ailie Busby Henry Helps with the Laundry is one in a series of books that describe how a young child can be involved in family life from laundry to planting a garden to cleaning his room and more. As you read these stories with your […]
To continue reading, you will need to choose a subscription plan.
Postpartum Depression … in Dads
When it comes to postpartum depression, which (by the way) is a very real thing, our minds naturally go to the effect of this condition on moms, but a recent article in JAMA (the Journal of the American Medical Association) suggests that depression among new dads is almost as likely in new dads. While postpartum […]
To continue reading, you will need to choose a subscription plan.
Cultivating Your Child’s True Nature
What did Maria Montessori say about the child’s true nature? How can parents best nurture their children’s sense of empathy, awe, and connectedness to the natural world? Join Lorna as she presents Christine Lapierre’s slides for this informative session.
To continue reading, you will need to choose a subscription plan.
Activities of Daily Life – Infants and Toddlers
Have you ever wondered how can I best support my infant or toddler in learning and growing? What activities should I provide? What equipment do they need? How much help should I give them? If you have these questions and more, Tracey Hall will be sharing her experience and ideas about your young child’s daily […]
To continue reading, you will need to choose a subscription plan.
Meeting Children’s Needs the Montessori Way
We’ll look at how Montessori meets the basic needs for security/safety, love/belonging, freedom/choice, fun/enjoyment, power/competence, meaning /purpose. Then how we can reduce behavior problems when we meet these needs among others, both at school and at home.
To continue reading, you will need to choose a subscription plan.
Choosing the Right Montessori School for Your Family
So you have decided that the Montessori system of education is a good fit for your family. Now, how do you decide which Montessori school is the best for your child and your family. We will discuss the essentials of Montessori, and the questions and information you need to make this important choice.
To continue reading, you will need to choose a subscription plan.
When Is Your Child Ready for Montessori?
Making the decision to send your young child (infant-kindergarten) to school can be difficult. How do you know she is ready? What is the right program and is it going to be a good fit for your family? Join us to find some of the signs that let us know when a child ready to […]
To continue reading, you will need to choose a subscription plan.
Webinar: Toddlers in the Garden: a Grandparent’s Perspective
Join Lorna McGrath, Program Director of the Montessori Family Alliance, for “Toddlers in the Garden: a Grandparent’s Perspective.” Have you ever wondered what to do when a special child comes to visit? Lorna has! Whether your space is small or large or somewhere in between she will share ideas for creating an outdoor space in […]
To continue reading, you will need to choose a subscription plan.
Book Review: Baby Massage: The Calming Power of Touch
To continue reading, you will need to choose a subscription plan.
Webinar: Grand Ideas for Grandparenting
There are so many experiences that grandparents can provide for their grandchildren that don’t involve technology, theme parks, expensive toys, etc. Duna provides easy and fun suggestions for grandparents when the grandchildren are around!
To continue reading, you will need to choose a subscription plan.
Webinar: 8 Tips for Letting Your Child Fail Gracefully
No one wants their child to fail. However, sometimes experiencing not doing something perfectly the first time, learning from experience, or having the courage to try something new or challenging comes from developing determination and perseverance. Kathryn gives us great advice on how to allow failure to be a motivator rather than a discouragement.
To continue reading, you will need to choose a subscription plan.