Our families chose Apple because a Montessori whole child education matches their values. Our Parent Seminars were designed to further bridge the gap between home and school by offering topics in which our parents themselves have shown the most interest.

Even the littlest children are anxious to do something and are more anxious to exert themselves than those who are older. A good teacher will therefore look for some way in which even the tiniest child can be of help.” —Maria Montessori, Education in Movement

As good parents and educators to our children, we often strive to keep them occupied and engaged in educational activities, play dates, sports, and entertainment through television and digital devices. However, studies show that a dose of boredom can do your child a world of good in exploring their imagination and pursuing their own creative abilities to occupy time constructively. Often boredom or “quiet time” leads to cultivating life skills, interests and experiences for your child that they will enjoy well into the future.

My niece Hannah and nephew Graham love to cook. Since they were little, they have been building elaborate sand cakes at the beach and creating their own kitchen masterpieces at home—birthday cakes, cupcakes, and even freshly-made pasta. Not surprisingly, their favorite TV shows are on Food Network.

Tantrums are one of the most difficult things parents of young children have to deal with. They can happen over almost anything, no matter how small, from being handed the wrong picture book to what they can wear to bed.

What is Peace Education? It is a way of supporting the unique individuality of each child and giving them conflict resolution tools that will last a lifetime. It is a way of helping your child recognize his or her own gifts and strengths and work through conflicts and shortcomings as they move through the world in concert with their peers. It is empowering children to develop strong values and to be, first and foremost, true to themselves and their family’s values as they navigate the temptations life will toss in their paths.

Tips for dealing with picky eaters. If you find yourself feeling stressed and overwhelmed every time you feed your child because they are picky eaters, you’re not alone. While serving milk and prepared baby food seems straightforward enough, introducing solid foods does not always mean a seamless transition.

There are many added benefits to children learning multiple languages Language is arguably the most basic and universal form of self expression, and allows us as humans to both communicate our feelings and form bonds with others. Speaking any language instantly expands one’s world, but speaking multiple languages stretches the edges of that world out even farther, incorporating new lands once perceived as foreign.

Fostering a Love of Learning at Home… the Montessori Way Your child’s learning experience doesn’t stop when he leaves the classroom. Learning happens all around us, and that makes YOU one your child’s most important teachers. Luckily you don’t need a teaching degree to create a seamless learning environment for your child outside of the classroom.