Nature's Way Montessori

09/26/2024

09/26/2024

09/25/2024

Sometimes the best thing a parent can do is nothing at all, Russell Shaw writes.

“I’ve spent the past 30 years working in schools, and I’ve watched thousands of parents engage with educators and with their children. Too often, I watch parents overfunctioning—depriving their kids of the confidence that comes from struggling and persevering, and exhausting themselves in the process,” Shaw writes. The problem seems to be growing more acute as parents worry that their children will be less well off than they are.

The urge to prevent our children’s suffering has led to pop-culture mythology around pushy parenting styles, including the “Helicopter Parent,” who flies in to rescue a child in crisis, and the “Snowplow Parent,” who flattens any obstacle in their child’s way.

But “a young person who grows accustomed to having a parent intervene on his behalf begins to believe that he’s not capable of acting on his own, feeding both anxiety and dependence,” Shaw continues. “If children never have the opportunity to stand on their own, we risk setting them up for a collapse later on.”

Shaw instead makes the case for a “Lighthouse Parent”: “Like a lighthouse that helps sailors avoid crashing into rocks, Lighthouse Parents provide firm boundaries and emotional support while allowing their children the freedom to navigate their own challenges. They demonstrate that they trust their kids to handle difficult situations independently. The key is learning when to step back and let them find their own way.” Read more: https://theatln.tc/JP3l82hQ

09/20/2024

September 21 is International Day of Peace. You'll find some great resources for singing peace around the world here: https://livingmontessorinow.com/lets-sing-peace-around-the-world-at-school-and-at-home/

07/11/2024

Join us for a tour of our beautiful school on Sunday July 21 at 900 am. We have a few infant (under one) and preschool (3+) spots open for August/September. Here's the link to sign up:https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080449A5A922A5F94-49979262-natures

06/17/2024

You'll find lots of ideas of age-appropriate chores for kids along with free printables here: https://livingmontessorinow.com/montessori-monday-age-appropriate-chores-for-children-free-printables/

06/12/2024

Hey everyone....I'm finally selling my Uncle's estate...He was an artist in SF in the 50's and 60's and bought his household from Gumps. He also collected Southwest and Northwest Totems and Kachinas as well as items from around the world. I will be posting some photos and videos..but would love for all Napa people to share and get the word out...
This Friday Saturday and Sunday 800-100 and Mon through Wednesday 100-700. Items are also on marketplace and craigslist...

06/06/2024