Child dressed in a costume with wings while playing with a toy

The Danger of Fantasy

By Maren Schmidt, Author of Understanding Montessori

Dear Father, hear and bless thy beasts and singing birds; And guard with tenderness small things that have no words.

Perhaps you remember this childhood prayer. For me it is a call to duty.

Little boy completing wooden puzzle at a desk

Understanding Self-Discipline

By Maren Schmidt, Author of Understanding Montessori

It has been said that the only true discipline is self-discipline. With self-discipline we take ownership of our own behavior. We take responsibility for our lives.

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