The long road to independence…
Happy Fourth of July, for those celebrating in the US or elsewhere. As we celebrate independence day for one country I’d like to invite you to take a closer look at what it means for
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Minimalism rhymes with Montessori (kind of, right?)
I have to be honest, one of the first concepts that attracted me to Montessori is the aesthetic of the simple, minimalistic and beautiful environments created for our youngest humans. When in college my dorm
How Positive Discipline changed my life.
I’m often asked, “What is Positive Discipline?” For me, and I don’t mean to be too dramatic, it was a rude awakening, changed my life and saved it at the same time. Let me explain…
Simplicity and Order in the Montessori home
Does having a clean, orderly home positively change your mood? Have you ever wondered why that is? I’ve been getting a lot of questions about “Why order and simplicity are such an important aspect of
Why Montessori?
Whether you’ve never heard of it or have already embodied the aspects of the Montessori way and its educational method, I’d like to share the reasons why I’ve become so passionate and compelled to make
Managing Your Emotions When Your Child Pushes Your Buttons
More often than not, parents believe that it is their job to control and manage their children’s emotions. I beg to differ. The importance is how we show up and how we model managing our
Opening and Closing Bottles Boosts Your Child’s Writing Skills
If you’re a follower of my work, you’ll know that one of my favorite Maria Montessori quotes, which I regularly like to share with clients of my coaching practice, is that she famously described
The Low Shelf a Montessori Essential for Order
To help your child know where their belongings are, a low open shelf is ideal to place only a few well-chosen activities or toys. This shelf is made out of natural wood with rounded
Refreshed and Inspired
Refreshed and Inspired Last weekend I gave myself permission to step away from the daily responsibilities of family life and running my business to dive back into what I believe to be fundamental truths. Every
New Beginnings, Digital Detox and more
New Beginnings 2017 has come and gone*, a new day, a new year, a new beginning, and a supermoon to welcome us into 2018. The full moon is a time to re-evaluate intentions we have