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“We observe that a child occupied with matters that awaken his interest seems to blossom, to expand, evincing undreamed of character traits; his abilities give him great satisfaction, and he smiles with a sweet and joyous smile. ”Maria Montessori Citizen of the World, p. 96 ...

“It is tremendously important that we should understand the spontaneous way in which the child develops himself. We are so anxious to help, to us it seems the burden of growth and development is so great that we must do all we can to make the pathway easy. And so our love may easily overreac...

"The third plane of development is the period of adolescence and marks the end of childhood. Youth in the early years of the third plane of development are much like their counterparts in the first plane; they can be self-absorbed, they need adequate food and sleep to sustain rapid growth, and they need time to “just be.” Learning and mental development may even slow down as more time is spent on their own, with friends, and eating and sleeping."

“We must give them the means and encourage them.  ‘Courage, my dear, courage! You are a new man/woman that must adapt to this new world. Go on triumphantly. I am here to help you.’  This kind of encouragement is instinctive in those who love children. ”Maria Montessori The 1946 London Le...

"Encouraging curiosity and courage is one of the most powerful strengths of an authentic Montessori education. By preparing young people to tackle the world’s problems from a place of practiced curiosity, we can feed the next generation with valuable skills. By giving them explicit opportunities to build courageous personalities, Montessori gives the next generation the strength to make this word a better place for all"

“Children indeed love flowers, but they need to do something more than remain among them and contemplate their coloured blossoms. They find their greatest pleasure in acting, in knowing, in exploring, even apart from the attraction of external beauty. ”Maria Montessori The Discovery of the Chi...

It is no secret that while this time of year is sacred for many reasons, it often comes with a hefty dose of burnout for parents. To help with the overwhelming nature of our many holiday routines, we can use our intention as a tool to help make (and keep) the season bright. Intention can create space for us to relax into the present moment and be joyful during the routines we hold so dear. Intentions give us a bottom line so we can focus and prioritize. Things that do not support our intention can be passed over, and our purpose becomes clear. Placing our focus on our decided intentions can reduce overwhelming moments and allow for a heightened sense of peace, presence, and power as we move through our routines.

“It is not yet realized that there are two powerful forces in human life: that which drives the formation of man (childhood) and that which drives the construction of society (adulthood). These forces are so closely meshed that, if one is neglected, the other cannot be attained. There is no awa...

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.