- You are expecting a baby or have just given birth and want to start off “right” from the beginning.
- You have a baby up to 12 months old and are concerned about quality interaction.
- You are interested in the Montessori philosophy or want a natural, calm approach to parenting.
- You feel overwhelmed by advice and purchases and are looking for a simple, meaningful direction.
LET'S CHANGE THE WAY WE SEE BABIES
Utilizing the principles and tools of the Montessori method, esteemed educators Simone Davies and Junnifa Uzodike help us understand the needs of babies, support their development, and create the foundations for a healthy relationship that will accompany us for a lifetime.
With hundreds of tips and examples, photographic material, and useful charts, you will learn how to:
- Prepare for the parenting role physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
- Observe your baby to understand their real needs, without stress and prejudices.
- Properly shape your home so that there are spaces where nothing is forbidden.
- Organize Montessori activities that enhance the baby's language and motor development with respect to their own pace of growth.
- Help the baby feel secure and confident.
THE PRESS WROTE
A valuable handbook for every parent who recognizes the importance of the Montessori method in child development. Publisher’s Weekly
A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TRANSLATED INTO MORE THAN 20 LANGUAGES
For many years, we believed that babies are fragile and the only thing they can do is eat and sleep. Later, we discovered that babies learn a great deal in the first months of their lives, and so we began to pressure them to learn everything quickly. Let’s take a breath. Let’s focus on this new life by recognizing its own needs, seeing each moment, even diaper changes, as a connection opportunity rather than a chore, and learning that each baby is unique and needs our support to explore the world around them with respect for themselves and others.
CONTENTS
- Pregnancy, childbirth, cohabitation.
- Shaping spaces in the home.
- Montessori principles (acceptance, respect, freedom of movement, fostering concentration, etc.).
- Activities (language, motor skills, music, etc.).
- Daily life (feeding, sleeping, diaper changing, bathing, pacifiers, travel, colic, etc.).
- Family – adults (preparing parents, siblings, grandparents, babysitters).
- Special situations (premature, twins, adoptive parents, disabilities).
This book is for you if...
- You are expecting a baby or have just given birth and want to start off “right” from the beginning.
- You have a baby up to 12 months old and are concerned about quality interaction.
- You are interested in the Montessori philosophy or want a natural, calm approach to parenting.
- You feel overwhelmed by advice and purchases and are looking for a simple, meaningful direction.
What will this book offer you?
It will change the way you see your baby. It will help you recognize them as capable and full of potential from the very first days. It will support you in building a strong bond based on trust, observation, and respect. Without pressure. Without exaggeration. Without guilt.
Inside the book you will find:
- How to prepare for the role of a parent physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
- How to observe your baby and understand their needs.
- How to organize your home to support your baby's independence and safety.
- Montessori activities for every age stage (0-12 months).
- Guidelines for sleep, feeding, diaper changing, routines, and "challenging moments."
- Practical lists, charts, photos, and month-by-month guides.
The Experts' Opinion:
"Infants are not passive beings – they are active explorers. This book shows how we can respect them and allow them to flourish, from the very first days."
– Dr. Maria Montessori
What parents who read it say:
“Mother of a 6-month-old baby”: “A simple, calm, and human guide. I felt like someone who truly understands me is helping me.”
“First-time mom”: “I learned to observe and not to push. Small changes that transformed our entire daily life.”
Read an excerpt:
“What if we saw infants as strong and capable individuals who discover the world around them like explorers, encountering everything for the first time?”
“What if changing diapers, feeding, and bedtime became moments of connection with the baby, instead of chores we have to rush through?”
About the Authors:
Simone Davies is a certified Montessori educator (AMI), author of the best-selling book Montessori at Home with the Toddler, and creator of the blog The Montessori Notebook. She lives in Amsterdam and helps parents around the world implement the Montessori method.
Junnifa Uzodike is a Montessori educator for ages 0-12 and founder of Fruitful Orchard Montessori in Nigeria. Through her blog Nduoma, she shares her experiences as a mother and professional.
Read an excerpt
Manufacturer
Product Guides
- Authors
- Simone Davies, Junnifa Uzodike
- Publisher
- Metaichmio
- Language
- Greek
- Subtitle
- 0-12 months
- Cover
- Soft
- Number of Pages
- 288
- Release Date
- 11/2021
- Publication Date
- 2021
- Dimensions
- 17x24 cm
- Series
- Montessori at Home
- ISBN-13
- 9786180326420
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