Parenting Tips

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December 1 2023

Why Fewer Toys Will Benefit Your Child

May River Montessori Blog 2023, Book, Parenting Tips, Parents, Recommendation, Toys

It can be easy to buy into the marketing hype that our children need more stuff to stay busy during playtime. But when it comes to toys, scientific research is finding that less is so much more. While play is fundamental to child development, research shows the fewer toys children have, the more they actually […]

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June 27 2022

Positive Discipline by Jane Nelson Ed.D.

May River Montessori Blog, Montessori Highlights Book, Parenting Tips, Parents, Recommendation

BOOK RECOMMENDATION: Positive Discipline by Jane Nelson Ed.D. Hey families! We hope your summer break is going awesome! If you’re looking to understand how to connect better as a parent and family, check out the book: Positive Discipline. During our last parent workshop, Jana Morgan Herman suggested this as her #1 book recommendation! It […]