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Grace and Courtesy, Beyond Please and Thank You
November 12th, 2026
Parents want children to be polite, kind, and civilized. But what does it take to foster that outcome? Mammals, especially humans, are social learners. We gain knowledge from our environment and from other people, especially from those whom we love. Unfortunately, we learn both antisocial as well as pro-social behaviors by watching others.
So if there is anything you want your child to know how to do, or a way you want him or her to behave, you should first model it, then show him or her how to do it, offer lots of opportunities for practice, and finally, hold the child accountable.
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Things to remember when comparing your child to others
October 26th, 2026
How We Montessori Blog Post"We all want the best for our children but over time I've learnt that comparing our children is not helpful, it can be potentially harmful, we need to respect each child for where they are at and to meet them right there."Here are a few things that I try to remember when...
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Talking Respectfully to Your Children
October 1st, 2026
Montessori Moment...Talking Respectfully to Your Childrenby Jane Jacobs"Learn to Look and Listen - Montessori stresses the importance of carefully observing a child as he goes about his work. This is one of the ways we can show respect for the child, another major premise of the Montessori philosop...
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