Explore how to prepare yourself as a parent, caregiver, or educator to work with young children. Discover the importance of self-care. Understand what it takes to become the Prepared Adult Dr. Montessori described. Learn the importance of being on the same page with your partner and how to navigate relationships with grandparents. 

In this module, you will discover how and why it is so valuable to invest in one’s self, reviewing simple self-care strategies and developing an understanding of how this type of self-care relates to Dr. Montessori’s concept of the prepared adult. You will also discover the importance of being on the same page with their partner in regards to parenting and caregiving decisions and will learn helpful techniques for navigating relationships with family members who may disagree with their parenting practices in a way that is respectful of all parties, but honors one’s personal beliefs and ideals. 

This module is lead by Lorena Seidel, a Social-Emotional Learning Consultant, certified Montessori guide, and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) teacher. Lorena is a sought after speaker who has delivered keynote addresses and lectures at local, national and international conferences and has transformed lives of thousands.

Discover the key principles of Positive Discipline. Learn how to navigate discipline the Montessori way including how to instill a sense of inner discipline in the child. Develop an understanding of the importance of freedom in Montessori. 

In this module, you will learn the basic tenets of Positive Discipline. You’ll discover common parenting styles and techniques to support you in employing those which foster independence and resilience in your child. The module will include strategies for peacefully and respectfully redirecting children’s behavior including self-quieting, setting limits, and natural and logical consequences.

Jeanne-Marie Paynel, author of Les 100 règles d'or de la méthode Montessori, will lead this module. She is a Parenting Mentor and Home Consultant guiding parents in raising self-sufficient and resilient children. She is a Certified Positive Discipline Educator and a globally recognized speaker who artfully combines her three passions: Montessori, Conscious Parenting, and Positive Discipline.

Understand the child’s language development and how to facilitate this growth. Discover activities to support language development including the implementation of the Three Period Lesson, how to elicit language, and tips for embracing second or third language acquisition before the age of 3.

This module will examine Dr. Montessori’s concept of the Absorbent Mind and how this allows children to easily acquire language, including the addition of second and third languages. You will learn how to create a language-rich environment with strategies for utilizing a well-developed vocabulary, sportscasting actions and feelings, and introducing new language concepts using the Montessori Three Period Lesson. 

Simone Davies, author of The Montessori Baby and The Montessori Toddler books, will host this module. Simone currently runs parent-child Montessori classes at her school Jacaranda Tree Montessori and operates her blog and podcast entitled The Montessori Notebook. 

Learn about the gradual, natural process of Montessori toilet learning. Learn how to recognize a child’s readiness and how to support them in a way that follows their pace and promotes their blossoming independence as you observe their needs and behaviors and prepare the environment for their success.  

This module will help you understand the natural process of toilet learning, an approach that progresses at the child's pace, allowing them to develop independence with support from an adult as needed. Learn how to observe and follow your child’s cues for toileting, ways to prepare the toileting environment, and your role in the process. Some common setbacks to toilet learning including the birth of a new sibling, starting a new school, vacations, and moving, and how to navigate these challenges will also be covered. 

Neus Carmona will host the Toilet Learning module. Neus is a certified Montessori guide who has worked in Montessori classrooms and as a Montessori consultant for more than a decade. As a Montessori parent, Neus has valuable first-hand experiences navigating toilet learning that has been vital to helping more than 200 families on their toilet learning journeys.