Includes bibliographical references and index.

Author's introduction -- The highs and lows of parenting -- What is Montessori? -- Sensitive periods for learning -- How a child's brain develops -- The magic of Montessori schools -- Right from the beginning -- Your growing baby -- Making your home child-friendly -- Planning the perfect first bedroom -- Adapting your home to a growing child -- Watch and follow your child -- Building sensory awareness -- How babies experience their world -- Basket of treasures -- Sensory activities that help children learn -- Help me to do it myself -- Children love to work and play -- Getting a handle on bathroom skills -- The art of getting dressed -- Helping out around the house -- Create a loving climate -- Finding a common parenting style -- Coping with family change -- Sidestepping tantrums -- A positive approach to discipline -- Understanding your child's personality -- Teaching lessons in grace and courtesy -- Solving problems at the peace table -- Taking control of television --

Managing screen time -- Children are little scientists -- Working in the family garden -- Taking a walk in the forest -- Make your own nature museum -- Playing nature-based party games -- Making cultures come alive -- A Montessori birthday party -- The foundations for learning -- The writing road to reading -- First steps to mathematics -- Exploring science in your home -- Developing executive functions -- Is Montessori right for your child? -- Find an activity -- Index -- Imprint -- Websites and acknowledgments.