The Montessori Toddler: A Parent’s Guide to Raising a Curious and Responsible Human Being (The Parents’ Guide to Montessori, 1)

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Turn your home into a Montessori home—and become a more mindful, attentive, and easygoing parent.

It’s time to change the way we see toddlers. Using the principles developed by the educator Dr. Maria Montessori, Simone Davies shows how to turn life with a “terrible two” into a mutually rich and rewarding time of curiosity, learning, respect, and discovery.

With hundreds of practical ideas for every aspect of living with a toddler, here are five principles for feeding your child’s natural curiosity, from “Trust in the child” to “Fostering a sense of wonder.” Step-by-step ways to cultivate daily routines with ease, like brushing teeth, toilet-training, dealing with siblings, losing the pacifier. Plus learn how to: Stay composed when your toddler is not and set limits with love and respect—without resorting to bribes or punishmentSet up your home and get rid of the chaosCreate Montessori activities that are just right for your one-to-three-year-oldRaise an inquisitive learner who loves exploring the world around themSee the world through your toddler’s eyes and be surprised and delighted by their perspectiveBe your child’s guide—and truly celebrate every stage

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Based on principles created by Dr. Maria Montessori, this bestselling series shows how to be a mindful, attentive, and calm parent.

What is Montessori all about?

The Montessori approach sees kids as naturally curious and capable and offers parents an intentional approach to everyday family life—from arranging your home to dealing with tantrums, picky eating, setting limits, encouraging independence, and more.

Is this only for kids in Montessori school?

This series helps bring Montessori into the home, no matter where your child goes to school.

Do I need all three books?

This series grows with your kids and it’s never too late to start!

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About the Authors:

Simone Davies is an AMI (Association Montessori Internationale) Montessori teacher, as well as the author of The Montessori Notebook, the popular blog and Instagram where she gives tips, answers questions, and provides online workshops to parents around the world.

Junnifa Uzodike is an AMI-trained Montessori teacher and sits on the executive board of AMI. She runs a Montessori school in Abuja, Nigeria.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Workman Publishing Company
Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 19, 2019
Edition ‏ : ‎ Illustrated
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 152350689X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1523506897
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5.6 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.6 x 1 x 9.25 inches
Part of series ‏ : ‎ The Parents’ Guide to Montessori
Best Sellers Rank: #11,597 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #8 in Parenting & Family Reference #10 in Homeschooling (Books) #30 in Baby & Toddler Parenting
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