Children's Garden Montessori School of Poulsbo

09/12/2023

https://foundation.mozilla.org/en/privacynotincluded/articles/its-official-cars-are-the-worst-product-category-we-have-ever-reviewed-for-privacy/

All 25 car brands we researched earned our *Privacy Not Included warning label – making cars the worst category of products that we have ever reviewed

06/07/2023

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/03/29/child-care-more-expensive/

Governments, businesses and families all benefit from a robust child-care system. Why isn't everyone paying for it?

03/23/2023

One of the most disappointing things I hear from parents I consult with is that they aren’t enjoying parenting, especially when it comes to setting limits, which has become a source of confusion and often guilt. What’s most concerning to them is that they sense their children aren’t happy eith...

06/04/2022

Daily chores teach children responsibility, not just doing something because you want to. I think this is a great lesson for a four (or five or six) year old and if these chores become habits and a seamless part of everyday life then it will benefit everyone. Daily chores teach children life skills....

10/18/2021

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/21/well/family/which-is-better-rewards-or-punishments-neither.html

Rewards and punishments are conditional, but our love and positive regard for our kids should be unconditional. Here’s how to change the conversation and the behavior.

04/03/2021

Agreed!

What if caring for kids was a public good?

09/10/2020

Exactly 30 years ago I welcomed my first students to my newly painted and furnished school. We started with a small group in the front rooms of my house, and three years later moved to our new building. I spent many days building shelves, tables and searching for the perfect materials for the classroom. And I still remember those first children and how they persisted and learned and played. It is a delight and my love working with children.

08/31/2020

Happy 150th Birthday Maria Montessori!

AMI Executive Director, Lynne Lawrence sends a personal message to the global Montessori community on Maria Montessori's 150th birthday, on 31st August 2020.

07/01/2020

The occupational therapists I work with frequently encourage kids to work on a vertical surface and here's why...

03/14/2020

Allowing time for free play is not just one more thing to do in order to be a "good parent." Free time gives everyone time to refuel, think, and figure things out.

07/16/2019

Gone are the days of moms telling their kids to play outside until the streetlights come on. But should they be? Aside from giving parents a break, doctors are saying kids reap a lot of developmental benefits from unsupervised playtime. According to…