by Lorna McGrath | Covid, Emotionally Healthy Children, MFA, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Parenting, Webinars / MFA
Experts in child psychology are telling us that we may have underestimated our human need for social connection. This is especially true for children from birth through adolescence. Our team will discuss ways to safely provide for social connection during Covid.
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by Lorna McGrath | Communication, Covid, Emotionally Healthy Children, MFA, Montessori Parenting
Experts in child psychology are telling us that one of the most serious outcomes of the Corona Virus is the effect it is having on our children’s mental health. School closings, isolation from peers, frustrated parents from political unrest, social injustice, abusive home life, and so much more. In this session our team helps parents […]
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by Lorna McGrath | Emotionally Healthy Children, Empowerment, MFA, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Parenting, Webinars / MFA
We are starting a new series for parents as we adjust to life at home and at school during this Covid-19 season. Today’s session will introduce each of the seven webinars in the series. Please join us for a sneak preview with Tammy Willen, Jon Wolff, and Lorna McGrath.
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by Lorna McGrath | Adolescence, Communication, Emotionally Healthy Children, Empowerment, Infant-Toddler (0 to 3), Kindergarten, Language, Lower Elementary (6-9), MFA, Montessori Family Life, Primary (3-6), Reading, Toddler (18 months-3 years), Upper Elementary (9-12), Webinars / MFA
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by Lorna McGrath | Book Reviews, MFA, Montessori Education, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Parenting, Tomorrow's Child Online Issue
Editorial note: Lorna McGrath is the Montessori Foundation’s Montessori Family Alliance Director. We asked her to compile a list of her favorite books, by age grouping for parents to read with their children, have their children read for themselves, and for parents to enjoy. Some libraries may have a selection available in digital format. Happy […]
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by Lorna McGrath | Emotionally Healthy Children, Family Resources, Free Reads, MFA, Montessori Education, Montessori Parenting, The International Montessori Council, Tomorrow's Child, Tomorrow's Child Online Issue
During the first weeks of the pandemic, The Montessori Foundation began to hold free zoom meetings for parents struggling with a variety of issues.Here is a short review of the Montessori Parent Gathering from April 4, 2020. The presenter was Lorna McGrath, Director...
by Lorna McGrath | Brain Development, Early Adolescence (12-15), Kindergarten, Lower Elementary (6-9), MFA, Montessori Family Life, Primary (3-6), Upper Elementary (9-12), Video, Webinars / MFA
Join the Montessori Family Support Team to take a look at and share ideas about how families can play together! Sometimes when life is uncertain and there is daily stress about what is coming next, we begin to have questions that weigh us down. We forget to take time to simply enjoy our families and […]
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by Lorna McGrath | Adolescence, Communication, Early Adolescence (12-15), Emotionally Healthy Children, Empowerment, Infant-Toddler (0 to 3), Kindergarten, Later Adolescence (15-18), Lower Elementary (6-9), MFA, Montessori Family Life, Primary (3-6), Toddler (18 months-3 years), Upper Elementary (9-12), Video, Webinars / MFA
Working at home. reduced or no income, children 24/7, pressure to keep children “learning,”and not enough sleep! How do we get our children to settle down and be independent? Lorna McGrath will share two very important strategies to get families back on track with each other and the new circumstances that we find ourselves in. […]
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by Lorna McGrath | MFA, Montessori Family Life, Webinars / MFA
As your child grows and changes what kind of space does your child need? We will think through together ideas for making your child’s living space meet her developmental needs and how to involve your child in creating it.
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by Lorna McGrath | Adolescence, Early Adolescence (12-15), Infant-Toddler (0 to 3), Kindergarten, Language, Later Adolescence (15-18), Lower Elementary (6-9), MFA, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Parenting, Outdoor Education / Resources, Primary (3-6), Upper Elementary (9-12), Video, Webinars / MFA, Young Adolescent
So many adults are always telling children to, “Be careful.” What message are children getting about the world? Lorna has some ideas about the message and how to change that message into more empowering thoughts and build problem-solving skills.
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by Lorna McGrath | Adolescence, Early Adolescence (12-15), Emotionally Healthy Children, Infant-Toddler (0 to 3), Kindergarten, Later Adolescence (15-18), Lower Elementary (6-9), MFA, Montessori Family Life, Prepared Environment, Primary (3-6), Toddler (18 months-3 years), Upper Elementary (9-12), Webinars / MFA
I literally cannot get down to work and concentrate when I am surrounded by a desk full of stuff or a room with clothes strewn all over it. It just starts to make me crazy or, at the very least, distracted. And I consider myself to be a relatively low key, easy going...
by Lorna McGrath | Adolescence, Communication, Early Adolescence (12-15), Kindergarten, Lower Elementary (6-9), MFA, Primary (3-6), Sensitive Periods, Start of School Year, Upper Elementary (9-12), Webinars / MFA
So,your three year old is off to school for the first time and you’re very excited. You want to know what she did and who she met and what the teachers were like. So you ask. Your child either looks at you like you have two heads and says nothing or maybe responds with, “I […]
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by Lorna McGrath | Book Reviews, MFA
From the Backpack Explorer series by Storey Publishing Here is another wonderful book from this series. If you live near the beach or like to spend time at the beach, this is the perfect book for your child to take along. It has sturdy front and back covers, and they seem like they would be […]
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by Lorna McGrath | Book Reviews, MFA
Written by Pat Thomas Illustrated by Lesley Harker When a friend or family member dies, many adults wonder what to say and how much to say to young children? How old should a child be for adults to talk to them about death? Should adults who are grieving show how they feel to young children? […]
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by Lorna McGrath | Book Reviews, MFA
Written by Bonnie Zucker Illustrated by Kim Fleming The author wrote this book out of necessity when her own parent died suddenly, and she couldn’t find a book about death that was developmentally appropriate for her toddler. The book is simple, clear, and leaves room for questions and conversations during or after reading. The illustrations […]
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by Lorna McGrath | Book Reviews, MFA
Written by Jennifer Ward (also author of I Love Dirt) Illustrated by Alexander Vidal So, there are 52 weeks in a year, and this author chose to organize her bird book by season and weeks. At the end of each section (week), she adds things to do, questions to ponder, and fun facts. Each section […]
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by Lorna McGrath | Book Reviews, MFA, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Parenting, Peace Education, Reading, Social Justice
Written by Jennifer Grant Illustrated by Benjamin Schipper In this story, a young girl, who lives in the city, is wondering about a large apartment building that is being constructed across the street and she asks her mother, “Will all the new people be our neighbors,...
by Lorna McGrath | Book Reviews, MFA
by V. Radunsky & children around the world Radunsky asked questions about peace to children around the world ranging in age from eight to ten years old. The questions start with, “Did you ever close your eyes and try to imagine peace?” Then, on each page of the book, there is a question about peace. […]
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