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Staying calm

A Montessori approach to discipline

There is a common misconception that Montessori children are allowed to do whatever they like. And another that Montessori is very strict. In reality, Montessori falls in the middle of these two extremes. The word discipline doesn’t mean to punish. It is actually based on the root word “disciple" which means “to teach" or “to learn." So I like to say instead of getting angry and punishing a child if they do something like hitting or biting another child, we can see it as an opportunity for us … [Read more...] about A Montessori approach to discipline

Being more patient with our children (and ourselves)

If I ask parents what’s the thing they want to work on most right now, it’s most often wanting to be more patient with their kids. I had one father at the end of a workshop tell me that these Montessori ideas for being a more respectful parent are lovely and work really well…when he is not busy/tired/being pulled in too many directions. True, right?! So today a quick checklist for you to look through and see what you can work on that will make the biggest difference to being more … [Read more...] about Being more patient with our children (and ourselves)

The advent of calm Montessori style – a 1 minute video a day to help you stay calm over the holiday period

Join me for the advent of calm Montessori style. 24 days of tips from a Montessori teacher to help you stay calm over the holiday season. #adventofcalm Day 1, let’s talk about marshmallow evenness Ever heard of equanimity? You may like to try it. Just imagine yourself in a marshmallow. I guess you’ll need to watch the video to find out what I mean… Day 2, let’s make a list of calm Today we are going to make a list of calm and spend just 2 minutes a day on one thing from our list … [Read more...] about The advent of calm Montessori style – a 1 minute video a day to help you stay calm over the holiday period

How to stay calm – the ultimate guide for parents

Want to stay calm as a parent? Wondering how to keep calm when your child is losing it? Or if the kids are fighting (again)? I’m pulling back the curtain to show you the tool kit I’ve been building over the years. Presenting you The Ultimate Guide for Parents to Staying Calm. These are all the things I’ve learned from my Montessori training, from working in a Montessori classroom for over 10 years, as well as from being in the trenches raising my own two children (both now … [Read more...] about How to stay calm – the ultimate guide for parents

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The Montessori Toddler book, by Simone Davies


– NOW AVAILABLE IN AMAZON AND ANY BOOKSELLER –
* Learn to understand your toddler better
* Find alternatives to time out and help them become responsible humans
* Get rid of the chaos and set up cosy spaces at home
* Create beautiful Montessori activities for their age
* And more…
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The Montessori Baby book, by Simone Davies and Junnifa Uzodike


– NOW AVAILABLE IN AMAZON AND ANY BOOKSELLER –

* Help you bring Montessori into your home from conception, birth and the first year
* Learn how to show your baby respect the Montessori way
* Set up your home for your baby with a lot less than you think
* See how capable your baby is and learn to follow their interests and timeline
* And more…
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