Child Learn & Play

What to do when a child bites: 7 tips from a Montessori teacher

1. Focus on the child who was bitten.

Teach basic math skills with these 15 easy math games for preschoolers

These Montessori-inspired math activities are *so* much more fun than flash cards.

12 easy science experiments that encourage little ones to explore their world

Encourage your tiny scientist with these easy STEM activities you can do at home.

I re-organized our playroom to be Montessori-ish–and it made a huge difference

Is it possible to "sort of" Montessori my child's toys and still get the same results?

Montessori at home: 5 reading games to play with your child

Get young learners excited about reading with these early reading games. (Spoiler: They're so fun!)

How to find the right private tutor for your child

What makes a great private tutor? The right qualifications are just the start.

Montessori at home: 10 activities under $10

Some of the best Montessori activities are practically free—and use materials that are already in your house.

10 ways you can use music to boost your child’s development

Music makes kids smarter (and happier!)

49 Montessori-inspired ideas for indoor activities with your kids

From carrot cutting to art card matching, we've got you covered, mama.

Here’s what to give when your kid is invited to a no-gift party

5. Create a wishing tree.

This mama wrote a children’s book about IVF—here’s why it matters

"Where do babies come from?" is a question that can have a very complicated answer.

Montessori at home: 10 literacy activities to help you raise a lifelong reader

4. Act it out.

My child brought the magic back to my life

Sometimes magic is a really great piece of pizza or the sixth ride down the waterslide. It's laughing with abandon and skipping down the sidewalk without caring who sees you.

9 children’s books to promote body positivity, from ages 2-12

Showing our kiddos that all bodies are accepted and amazing is really hard.

7 ways to successfully plan a play date for a socially awkward kid

Social skills are SO important.

You should let your child do homework on their own—here’s why

Also, teaching kids the way you learned can create confusion.

18 bilingual books that will teach kids Spanish & English 📚

Plus, they're on Amazon!

12 Montessori-inspired ways to help your child feel comfortable in social situations

4. Run around first.

Watch out Amazon—Hullabaloo Book Company is here 📚

This children's book gifting site is such an easy and brilliant way to find a special birthday or baby shower gift.

10 Montessori-inspired ways to promote your child’s fine motor skills through art

Try these activities before summer ends, mama.