Overall lovely approach, a shame about the ingrained sleep training

I really enjoyed the general information in this book. I am a gentle parent and feel like these parenting styles mostly align. It has given me a lot of ideas for activities with my toddlers and different approach for play/learning. Unfortunately the sleep section was very disappointed to me. It demonstrated just how embedded sleep training is in our culture. From talking about respectful parenting in the day time I felt this wasn’t mirrored in the night parenting approach. It discussed the ‘disappearing chair’ technique without calling it that. Also refers to biological normal sleep habits negatively. I won’t be recommending this book based on that.

17 persone l'hanno trovata utile

informative but frustrating delivery

Informative content but I suspect that reading the book would be better. I found the narration painful- particularly the regular use of 'slash' between every item of a list. it was annoying slash frustrating slash irritating slash repetitive.. you get the jist

5 persone l'hanno trovata utile

Very clearly explains what Montessori approach is

As a father, reading this book really helped me to understand my toddler better and enjoy them more as a human being. Toddlers are often labeled as "terrible two" and this book helped me to enjoy their company much more. It starts by explaining how toddlers think and it helped me to see their perspective better and not get annoyed. I introduced some principles from the book and it is really funny but it works. Funny because we always had loads of activities at home and she rarely played with them. Turned out that the activities and toys have to be "prepared". I "prepared" the room after reading the chapter and magic, the toddler has woken up and jumped to solve all of them one by one and didn't want to have breakfast until she solved all of them she was so focused. It was very amusing.

4 persone l'hanno trovata utile

audio version is not worth it.

Audio version is not worth it.would recommend book version only. for the Montessori feel, audio version doesn't provide any good pdf views

2 persone l'hanno trovata utile

Very useful and a great book if interested in mindful parenting and Montessori of course

I am a new parent and have been drawn toward Montessori. The approach really resonates with my instincts towards my child and it really questions some of the traditional maybe less mindful ways of parenting. Highly recommend it!

1 persona l'ha trovata utile

Great starting point

I’m aware of the theory of Montessori on an introductory level but this book goes into a lot of detail. Found it easy to understand and the NO PRESSURE approach is a god send if, like me, you get overwhelmed easily with advice coming from all different sources. The overall ethos is do what you can, we make mistakes but can repair, be kind to yourself and importantly set up steps around your home so you can’t fail in those easy to fail moments (clean nickers near the loo and house rules ok the wall to refer your children to in those distressing moments - even if they can’t read). Very good book.

1 persona l'ha trovata utile

Invaluable, enjoyable and clear

Invaluable, enjoyable and clear with little fluff or faff that so many books these days have

beautiful introduction with lots of tips

for someone that known so little about Montessori, this was a lovely book. I am so excited about this way of life that I want to know more

Very approachable guide to use Montessori principles at home

If you only read one book about Montessori, it should be this one. Very engaging and makes sense.

Very useful and full of great info

If you are interested in understanding and using the Montessori approach, then this is the perfect book. Not too complex, but not too easy. The perfect balance for a good start and complete understanding of the basic principles. Love it!