by Dr Val Wise | Adolescence, Brain Development, Communication, Early Adolescence (12-15), Infant-Toddler (0 to 3), Kindergarten, Language, Later Adolescence (15-18), Lower Elementary (6-9), MFA, Montessori Curriculum, Montessori Family Life, Peace Education, Primary (3-6), Social Justice, Toddler (18 months-3 years), Upper Elementary (9-12), Webinars / MFA
So many of you have asked, “How do we talk to our children about the social unrest in America? How do we support them as we navigate our way through so many feelings and questions? How and when do we talk to our children about race? Dr.Val Wise along with our other panelists begin to answer those questions and more. Research shows that infants as young as 3 months old have biases. In the beginning these inbred biases were there to protect the tiny human from harm. As children grow they are exposed to other peoples ideas and values which add to the list of biases that children have. Dr. Wise shares her knowledge, expertise, and resources on this topic with participants.
by Tara Motzenbecker | Communication, Early Adolescence (12-15), Emotionally Healthy Children, Language, Lower Elementary (6-9), MFA, Montessori Family Life, Primary (3-6), Upper Elementary (9-12), Webinars / MFA
The Summer of 2020 is unprecedented in our lifetimes. What does that mean for parents? How do we ensure a healthy level of safety in our children as they reintegrate without causing undue stress and anxiety? How do we stay calm when there is so much unknown? Join us to learn some of the answers to these questions.
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 play. In this session our team will offer you several playful, family-oriented activities.
by Christine Lowry | Challenging Behaviors, Communication, Emotionally Healthy Children, MFA, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Parenting, Webinars / MFA
Behavior challenges to our parenting can be stressful in the best of times, but now that we are with our children almost all the time, even smaller challenges can sometimes feel overwhelming. Here’s a conversation with Lorna and Christine as they talk about ways you can find solutions with your child as you partner for positive behaviors.
by The Montessori Foundation | Archived Issues / Tomorrow's Child, MFA, Montessori Family Life, Tomorrow's Child, Tomorrow's Child Online Issue
In this special digital edition, May 2020, we cover all aspects of dealing with the Covid19 crisis.
by Tanya L. Ryskind J.D. | Communication, Emotionally Healthy Children, MFA, Montessori Family Life, Webinars / MFA
Join Jonathan Wolff and Tanya Ryskind for a discussion about how “The Language of Empathy” can help your child come out of these uncertain times with greater self-awareness and self-discipline. As parents, when we truly understand our children’s needs and feelings, fears and frustrations, we can safely guide them toward health, happiness, and success. In talking with our kids about their experience and behavior during this period of social isolation, our words can make them feel judged, criticized or ashamed. Or, we can use language that makes them feel heard, valued, and respected.
by Christine Lowry | Communication, Early Adolescence (12-15), Emotionally Healthy Children, Empowerment, Infant-Toddler (0 to 3), Kindergarten, Language, Later Adolescence (15-18), Lower Elementary (6-9), MFA, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Parenting, Primary (3-6), Toddler (18 months-3 years), Upper Elementary (9-12), Video, Webinars / MFA
Knowing how best to comfort an upset child is some times frustrating and confusing. What do I do, what do I say, how do I manage my own feelings of upset? Join us as we share tools and tips for supporting an upset child. We’ll share ideas for toddlers through adolescents as we explore this valuable skill of parenting.
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. GEMS – first and foremost children need to feel loved and important. GEMS will go a long way in fulfilling those needs. Then Family Meetings – Families need a place and a time for positive, friendly communication. Family meeting time is the setting. Using just these two strategies will be key to starting the process of getting back on track in our family relationships.
by Sheila Linville | Emotionally Healthy Children, Family Resources, MFA, Montessori Administrators, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Parenting, Montessori Teachers, Parent-Teacher Communication, Webinars / MFA
During this session Sheila Linville shares both personal and professional experiences and resources for schools that have lost a loved community member. Many of us are experiencing grief right now due to the pandemic – loss of daily routine, loss of physical contact with friends, family, teachers, loss of certainty and trust, and some, loss of faith. What do we do with all this loss? How do we get through to the other side? When do we get through to the other side? Although Sheila’s focus won’t be specific to this difficult time that we are all facing now, we can certainly draw some parallels and use the resources and ideas that Sheila offers.
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.
by Tanya L. Ryskind J.D. | Communication, Discipline, Empowerment, Infant-Toddler (0 to 3), Kindergarten, Language, Lower Elementary (6-9), MFA, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Parenting, Primary (3-6), Toddler (18 months-3 years), Upper Elementary (9-12), Webinars / MFA
Can you read me one more story, please? Can I have another cookie? I don’t want to get dressed! Feeling pushed into a corner by your child can bring about language and actions of good intentions that result in poor outcomes. In this session we’ll discuss the challenges of setting boundaries with our children as they move from stage to stage in their development using words and ways to keep ourselves out of the corner and meet the needs of our children.
by Angeline Lillard | Child's Work, Empowerment, Free Reads, Infant, Infant-Toddler (0 to 3), Kindergarten, MFA, Mixed Ages, Montessori Curriculum, Montessori Education, Montessori Family Life, Primary (3-6), Sensitive Periods, Toddler (18 months-3 years), Video
Dr. Angeline Lillard presents Maria Montessori’s key insights about childhood education, the subsequent educational research that has validated her approach, and how these ideas are implemented in a modern Montessori classroom.
From Montessori: The Science Behind the Genius
For more information, visit: http://montessori-science.org
by Angeline Lillard | Brain Development, Child's Work, Discipline, Emotional Intelligence (EQ), Emotionally Healthy Children, Empowerment, Free Reads, Infant, Infant-Toddler (0 to 3), Kindergarten, Lower Elementary (6-9), MFA, Mixed Ages, Montessori Curriculum, Montessori Education, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Middle School, Montessori Secondary / High School, Practical Life, Primary (3-6), Psychology, Research, Sensitive Periods, Sensorial, Upper Elementary (9-12), Video
Dr. Angeline Lillard presents Maria Montessori’s key insights about childhood education, the subsequent educational research that has validated her approach, and how these ideas are implemented in a modern Montessori classroom.
From Montessori: The Science Behind the Genius
For more information, visit: http://montessori-science.org
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.
by Angela Bryner | Infant-Toddler (0 to 3), MFA, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Parenting, Prepared Environment, Primary (3-6), Toddler (18 months-3 years), Webinars / MFA
Do you look at your Toddler’s playspace and bedroom and see CHAOS? Are you spending your evenings frantically picking up a million toy trucks before the neighbors stop by? Are you being interrupted 4,265 times a day by a Toddler demanding a glass of water? There ARE solutions to these problems and they all come from designing a Toddler environment THAT WORKS…..and you can do it on a tiny, tiny budget! Join Montessori Toddler Whisperer and Environment Designer Anni Bryner to get a treasure trove of ideas on how simple changes in your home can lead to less stress, more peace, and a happy Toddler to boot!
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 type person. What about you? What about your child? What are psychologists finding out about clutter and external disorganization and anxiety? It reminds me that humans have known instinctively for hundreds of years that external order is a source of calming. Feng Shui comes to mind for one. In this session we will take a look at what psychologists have to say about clutter and anxiety and how we can better support our children in the reduction of stress in their lives.
by Christine Lowry | Infant-Toddler (0 to 3), Kindergarten, Lower Elementary (6-9), Montessori Family Life, Primary (3-6), Toddler (18 months-3 years), Upper Elementary (9-12), Webinars / MFA, Young Adolescent
There is a wonderful phenomenon that happens when children come back to school after the winter break. It is the great pleasure of being back in the routine of everyday living which allows children to focus and move forward in their growth. Christine will share some of her observations of the classroom at the Primary and Elementary levels. Join us and see if you observe a similar phenomenon at home.
by Caitlin Roper | Communication, Imagination, 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
When you embody the story, when you can feel excited and curious and delighted, the child cannot help but be brought in, too! All you need is a little bravery and a good helping of enthusiasm. Join Caitlin Roper for some wonderful,important tips for great story telling.
