Far From the Tree: Parents, Children & the Search for Identity

Presented at the American Montessori Society 2014 Annual Conference in Dallas, Texas March 29, 2014. Andrew Solomon drew on 40,000 pages of interview transcripts with more than 300 families to write his book Far From the Tree, which tells the stories of parents who not only learn to deal with their exceptional children but also …

Montessori Language, Speaking, Writing, and Reading, Ages 0-3

Language for 0-3 Originally published by The Michael Olaf Montessori Company with excerpts from the book The Joyful Child: Montessori, Global Wisdom for Birth to Three. The First Year: the Senses We can feed the child’s intense interest in language and prepare for later spoken language, by speaking clearly, by not raising our voice to …

Supporting Your Child’s School

When you enroll your child in a Montessori school, you join a warm and welcoming community of teachers, students, and families. Being an active part of that community can bring many rewards: a voice in your child’s education; greater contact with teachers and school administrators; and a window into the Montessori way, among others. There …

Superwoman Was Already Here!

Watch Daniel Petter-Lipstein’s Fastdraw video and discover how this Montessori Madman is answering the big question in the national discussion on education. Daniel created, wrote and narrated his own animation based on his article, “Superwoman Was Already Here“. He offers three reasons why he loves Montessori and believes that millions more of American children could …

10 Keys to Successful Parenting

© Kathryn Kvols 2008 It is important to discipline in a way that teaches responsibility by motivating our children internally, to build their self-esteem and help them feel loved. The following ten keys use methods that have been proven to provide children with a sense of well-being and security. Use Genuine Encounter Moments (GEMS) Your …