Our theme this year, “where growth is rooted in nature,” resonates so deeply as we have become a culture that forgets to appreciate nature and allow our kids the opportunities to experience it. We spend so much of our lives indoors, and need to get […]
The following are a couple of screen shots from a Q&A with @busytoddler on Instagram — she’s got great ideas and thoughts for moms of toddlers. Here are a few of her most recent posts that resonated with us!
We found this fun infographic on Facebook, and it is so helpful! See the original post here. Children need a minimum of 8 touches during a day to feel connected to a parent. Each day, children need one meaningful eye-to-eye conversation with a parent. There are […]
This article gives great insight to the development of your baby’s language skills. We are huge advocates to reading to your children and having intentional conversations with them! It makes a difference. BY: Bari WalshPOSTED: July 5, 2016Original Article Here How Parent-Child Communication from Birth to Age 4 […]
This is a great article by Christina Clemer via www.mother.ly. We wanted to share her wisdom in the area of consequences! Like many Montessorians, I’ve used open, glass cups for my son to drink out of since he was 6 months old. People sometimes ask, “Won’t the […]
We had a wonderful school year at Trent Montessori! As we break for summer, we thought we’d offer some ideas on how to help your children continue to learn and grow while they are not in school. The original article can be found here. When […]
This story is a tear jerker, but we feel this topic is so important and helpful to revisit. Most parents have been coached through the best practices when it comes to newborns and sleep to avoid SIDS, but the reminder is always good. And this […]
This article was originally published here. We agree that encouraging kids to spend more time outside, being creative, away from screens, is one of healthiest things you can do to encourage your child to think and develop. Screen time, in its multiple forms, will be […]
This year, Montessori Education Week is February 25th through March 3rd, 2018. We want to celebrate by not only honoring Dr. Maria Montessori, but also by thanking our Trent parents (both past and present) for believing in the Montessori Method and choosing to give your […]
I haven’t taught any of my children to ride a bike. Not one of the four. I’ve helped, for sure. I’ve held on to the seat and steadied them while they will their bodies to balance and their feet to push the pedals, but my […]