Montessori for Every Family: A Practical Parenting Guide to Living, Loving and Learning 9780241546512, 9780241481561, 0744033748
This parenting book shows you how to make magical Montessori memories - every day. This beautiful, modern Montessori bo
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- Tim; McGrath
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Table of contents :
How to use this ebook
Foreword
Chapter 1
WHAT IS MONTESSORI?
Montessori philosophy
Key Montessori principles
Chapter 2
MONTESSORI FAMILY LIFE
Montessori for all families
Family values
Family culture
A parenting partnership
Looking after your relationship
Challenging your perceptions
Seeing the world through your child’s eyes
An emotionally safe environment
Talking to your child
A home for all ages
Misbehaviour is communication
Rethinking discipline
Responding instead of reacting
Minimizing conflict
Being fully present
Encouragement versus praise
Helping your child to be independent
EVERYDAY STRATEGIES
Family meetings
Natural consequences
Disarming squabbles
Making agreements
A quiet space
Refocusing misbehaviour
Chapter 3
FAMILY LIFE THROUGH A MONTESSORI LENS
A stimulating home environment
The bedroom
The kitchen
Eating areas
Family rooms and playrooms
Messy spaces
Outdoor spaces
Daily routines
Getting ready for the day
Mealtimes
Leaving for the day
Free time and weekends
Managing screen time
House rules for screentime
Bedtime
Helping at home
Cooking
Cleaning and family chores
Gardening
Pets
Learning at home
Making learning fun
Stimulating your child’s mind
Investigation and discovery
Games and activities to stimulate the mind
Action games and activities
Sharing books
Enjoying art
Learning about money management
Homework
Helping with projects
Spending time together
Sharing family stories
Playing together
Family projects
Enjoying nature together
Out and about
Special outings
The birth of a child
When families change
Guiding siblings
Family traditions and celebrations
Everyday traditions in family life
Celebrating the seasons
Celebratory family gatherings
References, further reading, and acknowledgments
About the authors
Copyright
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