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What Is Montessori Parenting?

Montessori parenting encompasses ideas drawn from the studies of Maria Montessori and the famous Montessori movement. Montessori parenting is a relaxed parenting approach where toddlers are left to play freely, are not punished for being naughty, and are encouraged to sleep on the floor instead of in cribs, among other things. Montessori parenting mainly focuses on children’s need for learning through play and their desire to take on responsibility. In her book, Maria Montessori urges parents to foster their children’s desire to learn and to only intervene to provide toys and safe playtime. Also, read on this website Top Books

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Maria Montessori was born in 1870 in Italy and was the first Italian woman to become a physician. She is the founder of a revolutionary concept named – Montessori Method. Montessori ideology is a guide to achieving a positive attitude of mind in all the circumstances of life. Montessori’s work lives on today and her

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