The Montessori Toddler: A Parent’s Guide to Raising a Curious and Responsible Human Being (The Parents’ Guide to Montessori, 1)

It’s time to change the way we see toddlers. The usage of the principles developed by the educator Dr. Maria Montessori, Simone Davies shows how to turn life with a “terrible two” into a mutually rich and rewarding time of curiosity, learning, respect, and discovery.

With hundreds of practical ideas for each and every aspect of living with a toddler, here are five principles for feeding your child’s natural curiosity, from “Agree with in the child” to “Fostering a sense of wonder.” Step by step how you can cultivate daily routines with ease, like brushing teeth, toilet-training, dealing with siblings, losing the pacifier. Plus learn to:

• Stay composed when your toddler isn’t and set limits with love and respect—without resorting to bribes or punishment
• Set up your home and eliminate the chaos
• Create Montessori activities that are just right for your one-to-three-year-old
• Raise an inquisitive learner who loves exploring the world around them
• See the world through your toddler’s eyes and be surprised and delighted by their perspective
• Be your child’s guide—and in point of fact celebrate each and every stage