20/02/2025
Here’s the thing:
The pressure to do everything “right” as a parent is real.
I totally get it.
As a mom and an art therapist focused on emotional growth, I see how important it is for toddlers to have unstructured playtime where they learn through doing, feeling, and connecting, not just through the perfect toy.
But we don’t need a toy with a “Montessori” stamp to do it all. We just need to be more present, to embrace those creative moments, and to heal while we parent.
When we give our kids space to just be, we’re doing more for their emotional development than any toy ever could.
So, if you’re out there and you’ve been silently questioning all those “Montessori” toys, you’re not alone.
It’s okay to rethink what our kids really need.
Let’s focus more on less stuff and more real connection, whether that’s with nature, art, or simply enjoying unstructured time together.
If this resonates with you, I’d love to hear your thoughts.
Do you feel the same way about the toys you buy? Is there one that did work wonders for you? Let’s share, because we’re all in this together.
