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Peaceful Montessori Parenting is an accessible introduction to Montessori play-based learning at home, including both an introduction to the principles of Montessori education with an emphasis on home-based application as well as simple, budget-friendly projects and activities for hands-on engagement.
List of contents
Introduction
Foundations
The heart of Montessori
Beyond the shelf
A brief history
Conscious Parenting
The Montessori Triad
Part 1
The Guide
Respect and why kids deserve it
Values, intentions & actions
10 Pillars of an Intentional Parent
The Parenting Paradigms
Preparation of self
The Attuned Parent
Triggers and glimmers
Parenting with Intention
Significance and belonging
Setting empathetic limits
Time-In
Create your own calm corner
Part 2
The Child
The Authentic Self and Inner Guide
The misunderstood early years
Every day neuroscience
The Absorbent Mind
4 Developmental Domains
Kids Mindfulness Activity
Connection Based Activity
Understanding nervous system states
The capable child
Sensitive periods
Simplicity Lifestyle
Routines/Rhythms
Transitions are tricky
Language matters
Part 3
The Environment
Peacefully coexisting with kids
Freedom within limits
Independence
Problem solving
Aesthetics
Make, thrift, scavenge
Montessori spaces
Nature
Outdoor activities
Create your own water table
5 areas of practical life
Part 4
The Work
What makes an activity ‘Montessori’?
How to Sensitively Observe
Presenting the Montessori way
Breakdown benefits
Montessori Activities
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Index
About the author
Haley Turner is an educator and Montessori parenting expert with experience in classrooms, working 1:1 with families, and raising her own homeschooled children. She holds a degree in Early Care and Education and certifications in Early Childhood Development from Horry Georgetown Technical College, Montessori Education (ages 3-6) NAMC Diploma, and Conscious Parent Coaching with Jai Institute. Further training in Positive Discipline from the Positive Discipline Association and RIE (Resources for Infant Educarers) also greatly informs her work. She has created and taught five signature parenting courses and led workshops around the world.
Instagram: @kindly.haley
Website: kindlyhaley.com
Summary
Peaceful Montessori Parenting is an accessible introduction to Montessori play-based learning at home, including both an introduction to the principles of Montessori education with an emphasis on home-based application as well as simple, budget-friendly projects and activities for hands-on engagement.
