Welcome to the April 2013 Carnival of Natural Parenting: Family Recipes This post was written for inclusion in the monthly Carnival of Natural Parenting hosted by Code Name: Mama and Hobo Mama. This month our participants are sharing their recipes, their stories, their pictures, and their memories. *** My husband and I have been vegetarians…
Welcome to the March 2013 Carnival of Natural Parenting: Tough Conversations This post was written for inclusion in the monthly Carnival of Natural Parenting hosted by Hobo Mama and Code Name: Mama. This month our participants have spoken up about how they discuss complex topics with their children. Please read to the end to find…
The giveaway is now closed. Please see the bottom of the post right below the Rafflecopter form for the announcement of the winners. My blog readers can get 20% off a copy of Montessori Parenting until 5pm MST on Friday, November 2, by calling Christian directly by phone (719-395-3969)! He can take your order over…
Welcome to the October 2012 Carnival of Natural Parenting: Instilling a Healthy Self-Image This post was written for inclusion in the monthly Carnival of Natural Parenting hosted by Hobo Mama and Code Name: Mama. This month our participants have shared confessions, wisdom, and goals for helping children love who they are. Please read to the…
One of the best gifts you can give your child is a love of books. My husband and I always loved books, and we wanted our children to feel the same way. We used the traditional ways to help our children become book lovers along with some help from Montessori. How We Helped Our Children…
Welcome to the July Carnival of Natural Parenting: Parenting Philosophy This post was written for inclusion in the monthly Carnival of Natural Parenting hosted by Code Name: Mama and Hobo Mama. This month our participants have shared their parenting practices and how they fit in with their parenting purpose. Please read to the end to…
It’s my first blogiversary week, so I figure I should reflect a bit on the last year. Should I specify my favorite posts? Many bloggers do that, and I always enjoy those sorts of posts, but sorry – no. In honor of Montessori education and the concept of following each person’s interests (and because I…
The right way to use Montessori principles in your home is the way that’s right for you and your family. The name “Montessori” hasn’t been protected by trademark, which is both good and bad when it comes to Montessori schools. When it comes to your own home, it’s only good. You have the freedom to…
I think each family has its own unique learning style. I don’t mean visual, auditory, or kinesthetic learning style but a way of learning that the whole family enjoys together. Whether through genetic similarities, common environment, or both, families can usually find meaningful and enjoyable ways to learn together. Terry’s and my children are 20 and 25…
It’s easy to focus on the importance of helping your preschooler by answering your child’s questions or reading to your child. But one of the best ways to help your preschooler is too often overlooked. Take a tip from Montessori education and help your child learn how to do things for him- or herself. Maria Montessori…
I'm Deb Chitwood. My header photo models are my children, Christina, at 1 1/2, my son, Will, at 3, and Christina again at 16. Christina is now 22, and Will is 27. Please see the About Me page for more information about my family and me. Please see the About Montessori page for information about Montessori.
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