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A toddler independently hanging their coat on a low hook in an organized Montessori entryway, illustrating the child's sensitive period for order and routine.
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The Sensitive Period for Order: The Real Reason Behind Tantrums

You cut the toast into triangles, but they wanted squares. You turned left, but they wanted to go right. The...

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"Help Me Do It Myself": Decoding the Crisis of Independence
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"Help Me Do It Myself": Decoding the Crisis of Independence

"I do it!" It’s the battle cry of the toddler. One minute they need a hug, the next they are...

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A 6-month-old baby sitting and exploring a Montessori Treasure Basket filled with natural everyday objects like a metal whisk, wooden spoon, and pinecone.
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The Magic of the Treasure Basket

Have you ever noticed your baby ignores their expensive toys to play with a set of keys or a wooden...

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A 7-month-old baby sitting and playing with a wooden Montessori Object Permanence Box, dropping a ball into the hole to learn about cause and effect.
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Object Permanence: Why "Peek-a-Boo" is Serious Work

To an adult, hiding your face behind your hands is a silly game. To a 6-month-old, it is a magic...

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Montessori Weaning: Independence from the First Bite
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Montessori Weaning: Independence from the First Bite

In many households, feeding time involves "airplane spoons" and distraction. In Montessori, it involves a tiny table, a real glass,...

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A mother making eye contact and talking gently with her 4-month-old baby during a diaper change, illustrating the concept of respectful caregiving and interaction.
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Respectful Caregiving: Why We Talk With the Baby, Not At Them

We often treat infants as cute objects to be managed—we pick them up, wipe their faces, and change their clothes...

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