Sprouting Ideas

We are so grateful for the expertise in this article contributed by Mikaela Martinez. Mikaela is a mom, a teacher, and the owner of Project Based ...

First, what is a Toddler Tower and why might I want one?  Here is a quick Toddler Tower 101! Toddler Towers are child-safe stools used to help chi...

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Starting solid foods can be an exciting time, but with so many approaches available, how can you know which one to choose to feed your precious lit...

To the casual observer, our backyard wasn't much to look at. In all honesty, it wasn't even a backyard - just a dirt lot behind our apartment building. A few scraggly bushes and a strange, irregular patch of sod left us with much to be desired. There was, however, a beautiful maple tree growing outside. 

If you're like me, you might be at the beginning of your Montessori journey. The focus on respect for the child, independence, and a prepared envi...

Maria Montessori and Emmi Pikler were physicians in the 1900's who focused on helping children develop in a natural way. The goal was for children ...

The Pikler Approach is a way of raising infants and small children that is highly respectful of who they are as individuals, giving great emphasis ...

This is the first year my kids are in school; therefore, it is the first time I have had to get holiday gifts for their teachers. They do so much f...

Managing expectations as a parent can be tricky, particularly during the holiday season. I've been there: you want that picture-perfect moment, bu...

Emmi Pikler was a Hungarian Pediatrician who researched both the emotional and physical components of natural gross motor development in newborns a...

This free fall leaf download can be part of a quick and easy kid's gratitude activity!