New to Montessori or want to help a friend learn about Montessori? Welcome to an amazing way of life. Here are my tips for learning about Montessori without getting completely overwhelmed. 

This episode comes with a free mini-dictionary of popular Montessori terms: Learn How to Talk Like a Montessori Parent.

You can download it at ChildoftheRedwoods.com in the show notes of this episode. 

Love, 
Aubrey

Minimalism can be a beautiful fit for a Montessori lifestyle! Join me and reject the snobby, elitist versions of each; embrace a more practical and self-compassionate way.

The benefits are immense: your children will learn creativity, generosity, and responsibility as you incorporate the best of both lifestyles.

Read the show notes and download your free checklist A Montessori Look at Minimalism RIGHT HERE at Child of the Redwoods.com

Love, 
Aubrey

Of course it's not your fault! There are so many factors that come into play when children behave in challenging ways. But that doesn't mean you don't need to sit back while your child behaves aggressively. The hitting, kicking, and biting needs to stop. Here are some strategies that align with positive, gentle discipline to help guide you. 

Join Find the Calm for a free, 5 day action plan. 

Love, 
Aubrey

P.S. You can find the show notes to this podcast at Child of the Redwoods - right here. 

Here's something we don't talk about enough in Montessori: parenting children can be magical, but staying home to play with your children can also be...kinda boring...like when your child wants you to engage in pretend play all the time.

In this episode we dive into what it means to be bored in the first place and offer some strategies to help you through these tough times. 

Love, 
Aubrey
 
P.S. You'll find everything you need with this episode RIGHT HERE at Child of the Redwoods.com

Homeschooling in normal times: AWESOME. Homeschooling during a pandemic: NOT SO AWESOME. 

Millions of families around the world have suddenly found themselves at home with their children full time (while working!). I don't have all the answers to how to do it right, but as a working, full-time homeschooler, I want to tell you about how our family is handling this.

Maybe it will be interesting and helpful to you. Or maybe it will just be nice to hear that you're not alone out there. We'll get through this together! 

We’ve supercharged our handwashing routine.

And I think that when it’s a cold and flu season, everyone should learn the Montessori way to wash your hands. It’s the BEST way to beat viruses.

In fact, it's just exactly what the whole world needs right now. 

Love, 
Aubrey

P.S. You can find the show notes plus a free lesson plan that goes along with this podcast at ChildoftheRedwoods.com 

Did you know -- Montessori is for REGULAR people! NOT just rich people! 

Oh, yes...it's true that many affluent parents have fallen in love with the Montessori method. It's so "haute" right now that sometimes it makes me want to throw up. These are strong words because my feelings are strong. 

Because friends--Maria did not create a fancy pants method of education. She studied CHILDREN. And her very first school, the Casa dei Bambini, was created especially for children whose parents were struggling financially. 

So please do us all a favor and don't believe the hype about the expensive stuff! In this episode, I share with you my thoughts on making no-cost Montessori magic at home and celebrate the Montessori public schools I've seen in action.

This episode comes with a free No Cost Montessori Checklist.

Love,
Aubrey

P.S. You can find everything related to this podcast RIGHT HERE at ChildoftheRedwoods.com

Wanna Montessori at home for ages 2.5-6? Wanna learn what to invest in or DIY first? This experienced Montessori homeschooler is going to lay out an easy starter plan for you! 

Get your Montessori ON, as I list out at least 2 favorite materials per category (Sensorial, Practical Life, Language, Math, and Cultural) and explain why you're going to want to purchase or DIY them for your home. 

Love,
Aubrey

P.S. You can find everything you need related to this podcast at ChildoftheRedwoods.com - RIGHT HERE. 

P.P.S. This episode comes with a free checklist that you can download RIGHT HERE. 

Kids do gross things, right? You know what I'm talking about. Nose picking, window licking, dirt eating, poop smearing...that kind of stuff we just wish we could forget EVER HAPPENED but in reality, it is happening to every parent you've ever met. 

Is there a Montessori solution to these yucky issues? 

You bet there is! Dive in as we talk about some of my favorites (least favorites?) because I'm giggling like crazy but I'm digging into not only why it happens but WHAT you can do about it from the Montessori perspective. 

Love, 
Aubrey

P.S. You can find all of the show notes to this podcast at ChildoftheRedwoods.com -- or click RIGHT HERE.