Books, Books, Books: for Reading Together or for Giving
This is one of our favorite webinars. We love to read with and to children. Our motto is "Drop everything and grab a book!" We will review some of our favorites for children and adults. We will also include a PDF of great reads for you to refer to later. Join us for...
Good-Byes & Good-Hellos
Good-byes and good-hellos are such an important part of your child's day whether they show it or not. How you feel about leaving them, how you prepare them for separation, how you greet them, and what you do at the end of the day can make a huge difference in how...
What Your Child’s Teacher Needs to Know about Your Child…to Optimize their Learning Experience
Have you ever wondered what and how much information about your family and your child's home life would be very helpful for their teachers to know? What type of information is too personal? What kinds of situations might change your child's behavior at school? This...
Supporting Your Child in Understanding and Developing Friendships
Friendships are so important throughout our lives because most humans want to have connections with others. A huge part of what children are learning throughout their years at home and in school is how to build strong, healthy relationships. Join our team as we...
How to Help When Your Child Comes Home from School Upset!
Have you ever heard anything like; Nobody wants to play with me, So and so keeps bothering me when I'm working, or I don't get how to do the Stamp Game? Join us as our team walks you through ideas for supporting your child navigate difficult situations at...
Transforming Your Parent/Caregiver-Teacher Relationship: Courageous Conversations
Creating a safe space for meaningful dialogue and discussion about issues regarding your child leads to the desired end - understanding each others’ perspectives and working together to best serve your child. This is not always a one-step, quick fix but, rather,...
Supporting Your Children’s Natural Growth in Language and Literacy
Christine Lowry, a Montessori special educator with expertise in language and literacy development, will share ideas based on current research that advocates using a natural, relaxed approach to learn and love reading. She will explain how to use a "serve and return"...
Screen Time and Learning: Setting Kind but Firm Family Guidelines
Join us as we talk with Julia Volkman, long-time Montessori teacher, faculty member of the Brain Health Initiative, and guest lecturer for Harvard University's Neuroscience of Learning/Mind, Brain, Health, and Education course. She will discuss how screen time affects...
Helping Your Toddler Adjust to School
Is this your child's first school experience - their first time away from home or from a primary caregiver? Or is it the transition from being at home with parents, grandparents, or a special aunt or uncle? Transitions are not easy for any of us and they can be...
One Family’s Way to Help Children Who Are Anxious
Ellie and Talia Campbell are a mother-daughter team who have written and published a book together called "Monster Tea Party." They will join us to share their real life experience with childhood anxiety, how they are managing it in their own family, and how they hope...
How Much Is Too Much?: Planning Their After School Activities
Do you struggle to create a balance for your family between home life, school obligations, and extracurricular activities? You are not alone. Our Montessori experts will share their thoughts and ideas on ways to create balance. Join us to plan and implement strategies...
Part 1: Home Strategies for Reducing Childhood Anxiety
Anxiety is a significant and increasing mental health challenge for children, adolescents and adults. The research tells us that we can lower children's anxiety by helping them develop a sense of self-control and self-competence. Montessori environments excel in...