My child always wants to be first – the competitive child and Montessori Does your child always want to be first? Do they always want

Manners, Naturally By P. Donohue Shortridge “Being considerate of others will take your children further in life than any college degree.” This quote, often attributed

Grace and Courtesy Beyond Please and Thank You By P. Donohue Shortridge A few weeks ago, I arrived at a hotel to check in, only

By Kathy Carey, MAT The general perception today seems to be that children are at greater risk, facing more threats from the outside world than

The Magic of Montessori By Kathy Carey, MAT When I was 4 years old, my mother took me to Villa Teresa, a Catholic day and

Keeping Everyone in the Loop By Jennifer Toledo A parent recently asked me if I had any ideas on how to relay Montessori tenets to

Six Tips for Smooth Air Travel with Children By Olynda Smith As Montessorians, we know how essential the prepared environment is for helping children feel

It’s Okay to Just Stay Home and Play By Jane M. Jacobs, MA Remember the carefree days of childhood when you could just play until

Talking Respectfully to Your Children By Jane M. Jacobs, MA If you have observed a Montessori class, you may have wondered: How does the teacher

The Joy of Reading to Children By Dane Peters As a father, teacher, head of school, and now a grand- father, I have always loved

Starting Each Day: Tips to Get out the Door On Time By Anne Prowant Mornings can be tough. Everyone needs to get up, get dressed,

Today’s Grandparents By Kathy Carey, MAT How do grandparents fit into today’s hectic, technology- driven world? Probably just fine, if at moments we become a

An Interesting Mistake By Chip DeLorenzo, MEd In our home, we limit screen time to weekends; our children are allowed to watch one movie per

Toileting for Toddlers By Mary Broeckling Though helping your toddler transition from diapers to underwear can feel like a daunting task, it can in fact

The Importance of Family Meals By Jana Morgan Herman, MEd Did you know there is a way to increase your children’s vocabulary by tens of

Throwback Parenting By Jennifer Wheelhouse The parent looked at me with worry. “Is that safe?” she asked, gesturing at our school’s new playground. I turned

The Longest Runway The Longest Runway Models have 45 seconds to present the latest fashions to people sit- ting on either side of the 60-foot

Your Smartphone Or Your Life By P. Donohue Shortridge, MA On a crisp Saturday morning at a Den- ver farmers’ market, the smell of roasted

Proactive Planning: One Parent’s Approach By Jana Morgan Herman The holiday season is upon us. This very busy time of year affects children, who depend

Bringing Montessori Home By Staci Jensen As a parent and a teacher in a Montessori Early Childhood classroom, I have noticed a glaring disparity between

What Your Child’s Teachers Would Like You to Know By P. Donohue Shortridge Dear Parents, There is so much for you to think about when

The Importance of a Simple Environment By Olynda Smith Think about how you feel when your home is a mess—unmade beds, toys strewn everywhere, dust

Why Montessori Education Is Priceless By Sunitha Pailoor, MEd One of my favorite commercials, even though it is simple and sentimental, is the MasterCard ad

Why Montessori Education Is Priceless One of my favorite commercials, even though it is simple and sentimental, is the MasterCard ad that shows family time

Please Stay…Here’s Why By P. Donohue Shortridge So, let’s get real. You’ve loved the first two years of the Montessori Early Childhood program for your

There’s No Such Thing as the Real World By Peter Piché Last spring, I attended the Spring Chorus Concert at C. E. Jordan High in

Separation: The Beginning of Letting Go As you walk your child into school for the very first time, you may think, “How is this possible?