Montessori for Infants: Finding Daily Connection with Your Baby

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I had no maternal urges myself after the birth of my son, so I parroted the motions of other mothers I admired.

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One of those mothers was Maria Montessori. Dr. Montessori practiced immeasurable love and respect for children.

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Montessori is a parenting method and educational curriculum that allows children to learn at their own pace with the goal of increasing independence.

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What Age is the Best to Start Montessori?

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Montessori has long been associated with toddlerhood, but in fact, there are Montessori curriculums and independent schools for children all the way to young adulthood.

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Finding your Groove as a Montessori Parent

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Through observation, the parent identifies tasks that interest the child. This helps the caregiver provide more opportunities for them to work on it.

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Observation can put you both on the same page. The child can sense you are aware of what they are trying to do before they can even speak.

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