The Montessori Toddler
A Parent's Guide to Raising a Curious and Responsible Human Being

Its time to change the way we see toddlers. Using the pedagogical principles developed by Dr. Maria Montessori, Simone Davies shows how to turn life with a terrible two into a mutually rich and rewarding time of curiosity, learning, respect, and discovery. With hundreds of practical ideas for every aspect of living with a toddler, youll learn how to feed your childs natural curiosity while also cultivating daily routines, like brushing teeth, toilet-training, dealing with siblings, and losing the pacifier. Plus, youll learn how to - Stay composed when your toddler is not, and set limits with love and respectwithout resorting to bribes or punishment - Set up your home and get rid of the chaos - Create Montessori activities that are just right for your one-to-three-year-old - Raise an inquisitive learner who loves exploring the world around them - See the world through your toddlers eyes and be surprised and delighted by their perspective - Be your childs guideand truly celebrate every stage