


An Attitude of Gratitude
As the winter holiday season officially begins here in the USA with Thanksgiving we want to take some time to consider how we can instill an attitude of gratitude in ourselves and our children. Please join us for this inspiring time...
Partnering with Your School for Productive Outcomes
Would you like to build a stronger partnership with the administration and board at your child’s school? What are the key steps to partnering with school administrators and teachers to set you and your child’s school up for collaboration, problem solving, and opening...
Good-Byes & Good-Hellos
Good-byes and good-hellos are such an important part of your child’s day whether they show it or not. How you feel about leaving them, how you prepare them for separation, how you greet them, and what you do at the end of the day can make a huge difference in...
What Your Child’s Teacher Needs to Know about Your Child…to Optimize their Learning Experience
Have you ever wondered what and how much information about your family and your child’s home life would be very helpful for their teachers to know? What type of information is too personal? What kinds of situations might change your child’s behavior at...
How to Help When Your Child Comes Home from School Upset!
Have you ever heard anything like; Nobody wants to play with me, So and so keeps bothering me when I’m working, or I don’t get how to do the Stamp Game? Join us as our team walks you through ideas for supporting your child navigate difficult situations at...
Transforming Your Parent/Caregiver-Teacher Relationship: Courageous Conversations
Creating a safe space for meaningful dialogue and discussion about issues regarding your child leads to the desired end – understanding each others’ perspectives and working together to best serve your child. This is not always a one-step, quick fix but, rather,...
Helping Your Toddler Adjust to School
Is this your child’s first school experience – their first time away from home or from a primary caregiver? Or is it the transition from being at home with parents, grandparents, or a special aunt or uncle? Transitions are not easy for any of us and they...
How Much Is Too Much?: Planning Their After School Activities
Do you struggle to create a balance for your family between home life, school obligations, and extracurricular activities? You are not alone. Our Montessori experts will share their thoughts and ideas on ways to create balance. Join us to plan and implement strategies...
Practical Life for Older Students At Home and At School
For many people when they hear the words practical life and Montessori, they immediately picture little children bustling around a classroom or their home with an apron on, a broom or dustpan in their hands, and a joyful concentration sweeping up a mess. And that...
Whatever It Takes! Keeping Your Children in Montessori through High School Graduation
When you really believe in something, you’ll do whatever it takes to make it happen – especially for your kids. Larry Schanker & Laru Chapman will share with you why and how they chose Montessori for their children’s educational experience. Join...
Shared Celebrations – Large and Small: Embracing Traditions and Cultures
Participating in celebrations outside of our own culture, from those that are well known like the Lunar New Year to eating traditional foods at home, is an enriching way to learn about people around the world. This often takes place in Montessori classrooms as part of...
Getting Friendly with Failure: Responding to Your Child When Things Don’t Work Out
When inventing the light bulb Thomas Edison once said, “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” How do we help our children recognize that failure is how we learn? How do we nurture an attitude of curiosity, enjoyment, and...
Resources Parents Can Rely On books, websites, organizations, etc
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All They Need Is Love: Love Language with Our Children in Mind
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Racing to Nowhere: The Gift of an Extra Year
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Where Will My Child Go to School Next Year
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How to Disagree with Your Teen in an Empowering Way
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