Montessori outdoor January 29, 2021
The Importance of Nature in a Montessori-inspired home
” A child more than anyone is a spontaneous observer of nature” Dr. M. Montessori A nature walk is …
Raising Yannis January 10, 2020
5 Ways Toddlers Can Cook With The Family
A 2-year-old sits, quietly spreading jam on a cracker. He’s concentrating very carefully on completing this task. Then, he eats …
Raising Yannis January 2, 2020
Simple Ways To “Follow Your Child”
Yannis loves the bus and the train. Now that we’re here in Japan, he requests that we travel by bus …
Raising Yannis December 12, 2019
Sensitive Periods: What Are They?
Yannis and I went to a playgroup recently. It was a lot of fun to meet other Japanese children and …
Raising Yannis December 9, 2019
Surviving Transition The Montessori Way
Disruption to routine is hard for anyone, but especially for Montessori families. However, life is full of disruptions. Whether you …
Raising Yannis October 9, 2019
Montessori Tips: Road Trip With Toddlers
We are no strangers to road trips. Since Yannis was just 6 months old, we’ve taken long drives of up …
Raising Yannis September 25, 2019
Bilingual Parenting: Tips To Raising a Bilingual Child
I smile as I listen to Yannis Talking. He says one word in English and then in French or Ewe, …
Raising Yannis August 27, 2019
Literacy Skills for Toddlers: A Montessori Approach
It’s never too soon to start teaching your baby or toddler literacy skills! The earlier you begin, the better …
Raising Yannis August 2, 2019
Teaching Montessori Practical Life: 3 Easy Activities
Yannis is doing important work when he gets up on his stool to use the kitchen sink. Whether he …
Raising Yannis July 29, 2019
A Day in Our Life: Montessori-Inspired Routine
Wondering what a Montessori-inspired routine looks like for a toddler/infant? Everyone’s routine is a little different depending on the child’s …