Some Homeschooling Myths Debunked
The other day I was talking to another mom and the subject of schooling/homeschooling came up. She mentioned that she thought homeschooling sounded great, but she felt like she didn't…
Bringing Montessori Discipline into the Home
Recently I've been thinking a lot about how to have a "Montessori home". If you have your kids in a Montessori school, most likely the school director and teachers have…
What’s So Great About Delayed Gratification?
Those of you in the Chicago area have probably seen the publication "Chicago Parent" many times. It's an excellent monthly magazine, and I recommend visiting their website even if you…
Are Montessorians Snobs?
I'm sure all of you have had conversations with non-Montessorians where you've been explaining Montessori, and getting really excited, only to see a certain look on their faces. You know…
Another Homeschooling Update
Now that spring is firmly here, I thought it might be nice to give another homeschooling update. As most of you know, I am homeschooling my son (6 1/2) and…
Recommended Reading for Toddlers & Preschoolers
I came across this list the other day - it's something I put together for a mom's group that I spoke to about reading and children. I thought it might…
School Performance: How Much Do Parents Matter?
I recently read the book Freakonomics, by Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner. Subtitled "A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything", it's a look behind-the-scenes at the…
Famous People Who Were Montessori Kids
Since Montessori has been around for awhile, there are plenty of adults around who were in Montessori schools as children. Every so often I’ll meet someone, and when they find…
75 Reasons to Have a Child
For years, it's been a source of amusement for my family that when I was young, I didn't like children or want to have children of my own. How little…
Of Waldorf, Doman, and Charlotte Mason
I've been hearing a lot about other alternative methods of education besides Montessori. It seems that more and more people are becoming disillusioned with current traditional methods of education, and…
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