by Christine Lowry
There are so many factors that go into finding the right match for your child and your family when it comes to schooling – home school, Montessori, public, private, finances, safety, and more. Add to that Covid and your head starts to spin. Join Christine Lowry, Tammy Willen, and Lorna McGrath as we help sort […]
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by Michael Swain
Consider this scenario: Tuesday, 10:45 a.m. Two children are sent home because they are experiencing runny noses, dry coughs, and muscle aches. By 2:15 p.m., three more children complain of the same symptoms. On Wednesday, eleven children stay home from school, and on...
by katrina costedio
he Center for Disease Control (CDC) defines “Social Determinants of Health” as: “Conditions in the places where people live, learn, work, and play that affect a wide range of health risks and outcomes.” These conditions are known as social determinants of health (SDOH). Logic dictates that people who live below the poverty level face many […]
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by Claire Salkowski
Webcast: Harvesting The 3 Rs Rest, Renewal and Reflection
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by Christine Lowry
Summer break is a great time to help children learn to make their own lunches. Christine will walk you through a “lesson” on teaching your child to prepare her/his own lunch for school. She will also offer ideas for setting up your kitchen “environment” so your child can be independent, for helping your child plan […]
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by Cheryl Allen
One of our greatest challenges in the 21st century is how to help children navigate technology responsibly. In this session Cheryl Allen and Dr. Nora Faris discuss the potentials and the pitfalls of parenting during the digital age. Join us to learn about strategies for guiding our children through today’s digital world.
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by Sabrina H Bethurum
Abstract At Indian Harbour Montessori, the study of ecosystems through the construction of Biome Pyramids offers learners many opportunities in the upper elementary Montessori classroom by connecting teamwork, organization, research, science, geography, art, geometry, hands-on building, computer skills, and public speaking. Working in teams, our students select a biome anywhere in the world. They research […]
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by Jan Katzen
After two weeks of implementing dietary changes, many families come to their follow-up appointment, and the news is NOT good. “My child’s mood and behavior are worse than ever! He’s eating more protein, fat, real food, and definitely a lot less sugar.” When families can make it through the meltdowns, moodiness, and extreme ‘attitude’ associated […]
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by Margot Garfield-Anderson
Those who know me know that I avoid, and advocate that children should avoid sugar. “If it were up to me, all meals would begin and end with dessert.” Yup, these were my words and sometimes, even today I have been known to utter them. I have always been addicted to sugar. My entire life […]
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by Joyce St. Giermaine
1.Doing the Laundry When your first-year college student arrives home with his dirty laundry, it’s too late! My grandsons (ages 5 and 6) account for 99 percent of the family laundry. Do they do anything (ANYTHING!) to help? NO! According to an online article on parenting.com, you can begin educating your child in the laundry […]
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by Jan Katzen Luchenta
hen I began my career as a Montessori educator decades ago, I had no idea that what a child ate (or didn’t eat) for breakfast could dictate the difference between inattention, chaos, grumpiness, status quo, and excellence in classroom achievement. Nor did I know that my students would inspire me to change careers. Attention, learning, […]
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by Laura Bakosh, PhD
oes it surprise you to know that sitting with eyes closed, focusing on inner experiences does more to promote well-being and inner peace than nearly any other activity? It surprises most parents and non-parents alike, yet study after study shows these outcomes. Many of us have embraced the culture of doing. We keep our children […]
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