The Montessori Toddler: A Parent’s Guide to Raising a Curious and Responsible Human Being

Turn a regular home into a Montessori home—and become a more mindful, attentive, and easy going parent.

It’s time to change the way we see toddlers. Using 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 every aspect of living with a toddler, here is how to: Stay composed when your toddler is not and set limits with love and respectSet up your home and get rid of the chaosCreate Montessori activities that are just right for your one-to-three-year-oldRaise an inquisitive learner who loves exploring the world around themSee the world through your toddler’s eyes and be surprised and delighted by their perspective

With its bright, airy design and colorful illustrations and photographs, the book captures the feelings and conveys the values of a real Montessori classroom—now in your home.