Montessori for Every Family

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CONTENTS Foreword Chapter 1 WHAT IS MONTESSORI? Montessori philosophy Key Montessori principles Chapter 2 MONTESSORI FAMILY LIFE Montessori for all families Family values Family culture A parenting partnership Looking after your relationship Challenging your perceptions Seeing the world through your child’s eyes An emotionally safe environment Talking to your child A home for all ages Misbehavior is communication Rethinking discipline Responding instead of reacting Minimizing conflict Being fully present Encouragement vs. praise Helping your child be independent Chapter 3 FAMILY LIFE THROUGH A MONTESSORI LENS A stimulating home environment The bedroom The kitchen Eating areas Family rooms and playrooms Messy spaces EVERYDAY STRATEGIES: Family meetings Outdoor spaces Daily routines Getting ready for the day Mealtimes EVERYDAY STRATEGIES: Natural consequences Leaving for the day Free time and weekends Managing screen time House rules for screen time Bedtime Helping at home Cooking Cleaning and family chores EVERYDAY STRATEGIES: Disarming squabbles Gardening Pets Learning at home Making learning fun Stimulating your child’s mind Investigation and discovery Games and activities to stimulate the mind Action games and activities Sharing books Enjoying art Learning about money management Homework Helping with projects Spending time together Sharing family stories EVERYDAY STRATEGIES: Making agreements Playing together Family projects EVERYDAY STRATEGIES: A quiet space Enjoying nature together Out and about Special outings EVERYDAY STRATEGIES: Refocusing misbehavior The birth of a child When families change Guiding siblings Family traditions and celebrations Everyday traditions in family life Celebrating the seasons Celebratory family gatherings Index References, further reading, and acknowledgments About the authors