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Montessori Moments: 2 Years, 3 Months
These “Montessori Moments” posts are meant to highlight some of the… Read More
ways we implement the Montessori method in our home. Many of the
activities that are featured–cooking, cleaning together, going out into
nature, etc.–overlap with other parenting philosophies or might seem
like things that parents just do with their children intuitively. I’ve
still chosen to highlight them here because they are integral to the
Montessori approach to parenting and education and fit within a
comprehensive continuum of activities that support children as they
undergo the important work of forming themselves. For more information
about incorporating Montessori into the home, I recommend How to Raise an Amazing Child the Montessori Way -
When Good Is Good Enough
I’ve talked a little about how I’m trying to be very intentional about the things I replicate about my pregnancy with Henry and the things that I let go. For example, it was important for me to start a scrapbook for the new baby during my pregnancy, just like I did for Henry. I also made the new baby a simple quilt like I did for Henry.… Read MoreA while ago, I stated my intention to also make a pillow for his bed. My reasoning was more aesthetic than sentimental; I think Montessori floor beds can look pretty plain. For Henry I designed a little house pillow. This time around,
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Still Dreaming of an Intentional Neighborhood
I know, I know. This post is going to make it sound like I’m never content with what’s right in front of me.Here we are on the verge of moving into an awesome house that we had built on a half-acre of land at the end of a cul-de-sac that backs up to a creek. And I’m about to start talking about our next house after that.Seriously?Well, yes and no. On the one hand, I am so eager to put down roots (which is my mantra for the year) and to build ourselves the most amazing little sanctuary. And we’re definitely moving forward with this plan… Read More
