Child Learn & Play
Children learn by observing, experimenting and asking questions. Find out when to guide them—and when to step back and let them explore.
10 fun Montessori-inspired ways to introduce cooking to your child
4. Put them in charge of snacks.
28 educational apps for toddlers, preschoolers + elementary schoolers
Don't feel bad about bending your screen time rules on stuck-at-home days, mama.
6 positive (and effective) discipline strategies teachers swear by
These are the strategies teachers use to help kids listen, learn and grow. ❤️
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.
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!