- You have a child aged 1–3 years and want to support their independence.
- You want to understand what’s behind tantrums and refusal.
- You are looking for practical solutions for everyday situations such as eating, sleeping, dressing, and getting around.
- You are interested in a calm, trust-based approach to parenting.
It's time to change the way we approach young children. Using the principles and tools of the Montessori method, Simone Davies shows us how to transform our lives with children aged 1-3 into a joyful and creative time for the whole family.
With hundreds of tips and examples, photographic material, and useful lists, you will learn how to:
- Stay calm when your child isn't and set boundaries with love, respect, and understanding
- See the world through your child's eyes
- Properly arrange your home and eliminate clutter
- Organize Montessori activities
- Raise an independent child who loves to learn through exploration and discovery
This book is for you if...
- You have a child aged 1–3 years and want to support their independence.
- You want to understand what’s behind tantrums and refusal.
- You are looking for practical solutions for everyday situations such as eating, sleeping, dressing, and getting around.
- You are interested in a calm, trust-based approach to parenting.
What will this book offer you?
It will help you transform your relationship with your child, eliminating conflicts and building a more conscious and relaxed daily life. Through examples, dialogues, and advice, you will learn to see the young child as capable, ready to learn – as long as you trust them.
Inside the book you will find:
- How to create a supportive environment at home without going overboard.
- What “discipline with respect” means and how to apply it in practice.
- How to set boundaries without threats or yelling.
- How to handle tantrums, whining, and refusal with calmness and consistency.
- Guidelines for mealtime, bedtime, playtime, and toilet routines.
- Lists and suggestions for activities, materials, rhythm, and order at home.
The opinion of the experts
“An excellent book that applies the Montessori philosophy to the real life of parents. Not idealized – realistic and down to earth.”
– from a review in an educational magazine
“Simone Davies offers something rare: practicality, empathy, and guidance without preaching.”
– Modern Parenting Magazine
What parents who read it say
- "Mother of a 2-year-old": "I read it again and again! It helped me see my child differently – and trust them more."
- "Father": "I didn't know what Montessori was. After this book, I feel it. It's a way of thinking, not a trend."
- "Kindergarten teacher & mother": "Practical, clear, without exaggerations. I recommend it to all new parents who feel lost."
Read an excerpt
“When we start seeing our children not as ‘little adults’, but as unique explorers, then things change – both within us and in our home.”
“The young child does not say ‘no’ out of defiance. They say ‘no’ because they are trying to feel that they have control over their life.”
A few words about the author
Simone Davies is a certified Montessori educator, mother of two, and founder of the blog The Montessori Notebook. Based in Amsterdam, she gives seminars around the world and helps thousands of parents apply Montessori with simplicity and authenticity in everyday life. Her book has been translated into more than 20 languages and is considered a reference point for the preschool age.
Manufacturer
Product Guides
- Author
- Simone Davies
- Publisher
- Metaichmio
- Language
- Greek
- Subtitle
- With the Little Child
- Cover
- Soft
- Number of Pages
- 264
- Release Date
- 11/2020
- Publication Date
- 2020
- Dimensions
- 17x24 cm
- Series
- Montessori at Home
- ISBN-13
- 9786180324631
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