As a trained Montessori teacher I applaud your clear and straightforward speech in this video. As always, I look forward every week to your videos, but this kind if video is especially important in its messages. Shout out to your mentioning of interrupting to praise a child, as it is a super common thing adults do and it is truly more destructive than constructive if done at an inopportune moment.

@HapaFamily

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 🥰

@apmcg7834

4 жыл бұрын

Do either of you mind answering a question for me? Around interrupted play for praise, I have a 4 month old who is learning to roll but gets very frustrated when placed on his tummy - I’ve been praising him for extended tummy time and for rolling over when he manages to do so...should I stop? What should I do instead with a little that’s not lingual yet?

@humblebwonderful9705

4 жыл бұрын

Well done! Thank you!

@HapaFamily

4 жыл бұрын

I would say tone it down for sure. All babies roll eventually, it’s natural development and they don’t NEED praise to learn how to do it. But as parents, we are understandably happy for our children when they pass major milestones... so to meet in the middle, so to speak, you can *occasionally* offer words of encouragement and support, such as, “You did it!” with a smile. This certainly shouldn’t be every time, either. Leave their accomplishments exactly that: theirs alone to feel pride in.

@julial.b.6800

4 жыл бұрын

@@apmcg7834 Additonally to Ashley's response, do you ever switch up the tummy time strategy? Put a pillow or towel underneath, put him on an exercise ball, read to him a book etc.? Sometimes the fussing can just mean that baby isn't comfy, not necessarily that he or she hates tummy time.

“For busy parents like you and me” yes... I’m definitely a busy parent... definitely not a 26 year old student watching these fantasising about a time in the future when I have my life together enough to have kids... 🙈

@emrobr35

4 жыл бұрын

Katherine M Speed that’s me too 😂

@jessicabrown4701

4 жыл бұрын

Same same 🤣

@vevict

4 жыл бұрын

SAMEEEEEEE just gathering information for the future and not fuck up my children

@lenatrofimov7605

4 жыл бұрын

same here!

@kayseacamp

4 жыл бұрын

Hahah same. I’m 28 and just now engaged and probably won’t have children for another few years but I have been studying and learning about child development since maybe my early 20s with the goal that when I am finally blessed with being a mother I can provide my children an environment I wasn’t provided as a child.

I'm only 14 but I'm so fascinated by this! I hope to be as good of a mother as you one day:)

@Amye813

3 жыл бұрын

WOW! You should definitely go into childcare classes if you're interested in becoming a good mom someday! You would make an EXCELLENT teacher!

@chocolatemafia4303

3 жыл бұрын

@@Amye813 thank you I text you my dream to teach but High School in either theater English or history I want 4 kids with people tell me is crazy but what the heck I am crazy

@birdsandsirens

3 жыл бұрын

I was exactly the same when I was 14, and am now 24 with my first baby (3 months old)! Being a Mum was always my biggest dream! People told me I was crazy for dreaming about it young as well, but if in your heart you know your babies are waiting for you, you can know you will be a great mum one day

@jadeortiz2957

3 жыл бұрын

haha i’m 13 and i cant wait until i’m able to adopt and have kids of my own!! this is definitely something i also wish to implement in my home life^-^ i’m thinking of starting with my little brothers

@K42029

3 жыл бұрын

@@jadeortiz2957 what a great idea!

As a person who attended a Montessori school, I didn’t realize (until i watched your video), of a lot of the characteristics that Montessori encouraged. Now i really appreciate going to a school that made me so much more confident, helped me appreciate learning, etc. Thanks for informing other parents to hopefully take an opportunity to raise their children in a Montessori environment.

The mutual respect for the child and for the parent. Talking to them as if they are adults. I wasn't raised like that, still to this day my mom says 'I AM THE PARENT, you are the child.... stop pretending you know better' and I am 26

@janetgraham-russell4476

3 жыл бұрын

I don't think my parents decided to use Montessori, but I was not baby-talked. Being talked down to by adults frustrated me.

@ronnishae7942

2 жыл бұрын

My mom does that too!!! My sister and I are 29 and 32! 😩

@christellemiller3691

2 жыл бұрын

My grandmother says this to my mom... my mom is 51!!!

I'm 20 weeks pregnant and I'm starting to discover all around Montessori education. Don't know how to start! Your videos are very useful!! Thank you very much!

I want to mention to anyone just scrolling though the comments... and might NOT like the idea of going full out. Nobody will blame if you if you only take the things you like/are comfortable with. Nobody sais you have to go full out

@ninilovenana

3 жыл бұрын

Very needed!! Thanks for that mention!!

The more I watch the more I want to go work for a Montessori school and raise my own future children this way. I keep realizing I was using some of these techniques in the classroom, without knowing there was a whole system and I am all for it. Thank you for the video!

Mental health worker here❣️ I love the simplicity, kids need a calm environment 🧸🖤🌙 I'm going to use this for my kids

this is mind blowing to me. my mom had this mentally raising me, she went easier on my brother meaning she did more things for him. I now have a 2 year old son that i have been teaching him creativity and independence since he was 8months and he could crawl. I did not know there was a name for that, and that there was so much more to it.

In my public speaking class last semester, I gave my persuasive speech on this exact topic! Watching your videos has gotten me so interested in Montessori, I’m definitely going to use this philosophy with my future children!

@jackiec498

9 ай бұрын

Maybe you could even use this with your past children?

For some reason, books on this were recommended to me on Amazon, so being a single dad I decided to take a look and read the reviews (as I do with everything I am interested in purchasing) and became very intrigued and just bought 2 books. My recently turned 2 year old seems like he would definitely thrive in an environment like this and I'm ready to make this happen for him. You now have a new subscriber!

I have a 6 month old and I have been searching for a *concise* and informative series so I can learn (personally, I am a super hands-on, visual learner and Its really hard for me to read book after book and digest all information well) so having this series is a HUGE help for me. I am so grateful! I would gladly purchase a more detailed series on these methods if you ever decided to make one!

I have watched many videos on Montessori at home but yours are absolutely the best. They are so straightforward and super informative. Anyone can tell you did a lot of research on the topic and has experience applying the method with your kids. Thank you so much for your channel!

Everything make senses from this video!!! That’s why I wanted to use Montessori method to raise my kid! 😊

Dad to be here and this 11 minute video has been eye opening. Thank you for making it so clear and concise. I'm so intrigued by these methods

Loved this video! You just motivate me more and more to have children and raise them this way. Even though I was familiar with Montessori and my parents tried to incorporate Montessori ideas in their parenting, you really get to the practical tools and at the same time inspire me to create such a calm and respectful environment in my future family :)

This is such a great "crash course" to Montessori at home. I recommend this video to all my family and friends who want to learn more. Thanks for sharing!

Hi! I've been watching your channel since my little guy was born. He's the same age as your Mia. I'm curious if you could make a video on "fails", things you tried that didn't work.

Now that I’m finally not rushing to work everyday and in an office with a toddler for 8 straight hours. I feel so confident in implementing Montessori at home! I’m so glad you make these videos! This is something I wish I had knew sooner but I am greatful to start this new journey with my son and our soon to be here baby girl. God bless you and your beautiful family💗

Thanks so much for your in-depth video! I personally grew up with Montessori at home and went to montessori pre school/kindergarten. I still remember loving playing with montessori 'toys' and figuring things out myself. Now that I have my own son who just turned 3 months, I want to implement this for him. This video is super helpful. thank you!!

Refreshing to get the inside out version of why my parents had me go to Montessori School. Our Late Mother taught at a Montessori School in Atlanta Suburbs for several years and I had the honour of speaking and hanging with.the kids on the regular. Your platform is engaging, well produced and informative. Well done and thank you.

I’m 27 and don’t have kids yet but this is so fascinating and I know for a fact that when I do have children in the near future, this is how I want to raise them. I’m just a little overwhelmed with all the information I’m so worried about screwing up my kid and that I won’t be a good parent. I know these are fears a lot of people have, I hope to be as confident in my parenting as you are one day 💖💖

This was terrific. I hope it inspires a lot of people to consider the Montessori Method. We too often have parents who do not understand the importance of not breaking a child's concentration with unnecessary praise or criticism and they never learn their child's "MO."

I have 2yr old triplets. I’ve been so overwhelmed. They’ve been getting into everything and it’s honestly so stressful. I’ve been trying to figure out how to “handle” this. And I honestly think Montessori is the answer. I actually feel hopeful and excited about this journey I’m about to go on. I wish I would have known this 17yrs ago.

I'm on a Hapa family Montessori At Home binge! I'm throughly enjoy all your content and excited to implement these ideas into my family. Thank you ❤ God bless

I learned about Montessori from your youtube channel and am in my second year of teacher training. Listening to this is giving me chills because it's so TRUE!

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! I’ve been feeling SO lost as a parent 😓 my daughter is 19 months and she’s been really acting out. I am so grateful I found this! I feel like my parenting eyes have been opened!! So many light bulbs are going off, thank youuuuu!!!

What I like in your films is your joy! Having, kids is the most exiting experience.

I just want to say a massive thank you. You are so inspirational and informative but also so calming. I absolutely love watching your videos :) all my love from Australia :)

I really needed this, thank you. I’m a first time Mum and lately I have felt lost with how to play as I’ve known my son is not entertained with his current toys so I am definitely going to start implementing this Montessori style of education/learning, he will love this. Very exciting, thank you!

Ashley, your videos are always so practical and helpful! My baby is a few weeks behind Mia, so I'm loving all your age/stage appropriate advice. Your girls are adorable and I laugh so often at Kylie's one liners. Cracks me up! Thanks :)

I'm a 1979 baby and Montessori preschool was/is a big thing in my small city. There are three or four of them here now. My parents (both working full time) had me in the all day program. I still remember learning Spanish and cooking.

We have been a Montessori family for 3 generations and our daughter is now going to use Montessori with her new son. I feel this is the most positive and productive way to enable children to develop. Our son and daughter and two nephews are great adults and they all attribute much of their success to their foundation in Montessori School.

Thank you for this video, it's very clear,simple and very detailed. I appreciate you Soo so much for all the great information you provide.

Currently 20 weeks pregnant with our first baby and compleeeeetely fascinated in everything you are saying in all of your videos. THANK YOU for all of this information!!! I am SO excited to learn everything I can before baby arrives so that we can effectively Montessori from the start! 👶🏼

I'm so glad I found your channel! I went to a Montessori school myself when I was younger. :) My daughter just turned 12 months last week and I've been looking for new ways to get her to be more independent while learning since I'm going to be having another child soon in a few weeks! I'm so excited to watch more videos! thank you!!

I was so overwhelmed that I was borderline in tears.. This video really gave me footing. Thank you so, so much.

Absolutely love your videos! Thank you for taking the time to educate us all.

I’m new to Montessori at home and as I learn I’ve been thinking to myself… wow I’ve instinctively been doing a lot of this already with my 2.5 year old. But when I reflected on it more, I realized that it hasn’t been ME doing these things…. It’s my daughter who has been Montessori-ing herself. She’s always refused a crib and high chair. She snubs all electronic toys and she is determined to demonstrate her independence by opening the refrigerator herself and grabbing the items out that she wants to eat. I’ve been making Montessori adjustments to our home and routine for just a few days and I can already see the massive increase in her confidence. Incredible! Subscribed! ❤

I love your videos and am always waiting for them. Montessori is still gaining prevalence in India and I was on fence, but after watching your videos I know i want my 15 month old to be brought up in Montessori environment. Thank you!

Thanks for this super informative video about Montessori!! I love the philosophy so much that I know that when it’s my time to have kids I will be replaying all your videos!

Fantastic video thank you!!! I love all the Montessori videos you do! So easy to understand and follow

Great video ❤️ love that you included pics and videos !!

I would love you to make a video on how to juggle all adult stuff and also having lots of attention for your little ones! I’m 21 weeks pregnant and it will be my first baby! I’m extremely excited and motivated, however I also have a 5 year olds stepson who lives with us 50% of the time and I’m afraid that he’ll end up suffering without us realizing it. Thank you for your continuous dedication Ashley, love your content!!! ❤️

I would love to have a house like yours! Thank you for all the videos. I am enjoying each of it and learning them excitingly. Looking forward to more of your materials! Continue shining!

You literally answered every question I ever had so clearly about this topic. Thank you so much!! ♥️♥️

This is great! Thank you taking the time to explain because I had no idea & I’m excited to keep learning. You have helped me prepare myself to give the tools & guidance my child will need ❤️

I love love love your video's. I have a 9 month old and I'm slowly getting myself and my family in to montessori. After watching any of your video's I'm so fired up to take the next step. I can't wait to see how my little one will (continue) to flourish as we take on the montessori approach. Also a greatly appreciate all the hours of work it must take to plan, film, edit and source the links for each video. One video and your viewers have enough 'homework' for a week. So informative, thanks.

We recently started a toy rotation system and I think it's really helping my son play better and longer.

Can I just say that the more I looked into Montessori and watched your videos, the more I realized how similar the activities are to sensory activities for special needs! If I could go back in time, I would do the minimalist, orderly, calm, And natural set up and Montessori lifestyle. But my kids are 3 and 4, and we can only move forward🤷‍♀️ I have been looking for a guided freedom homeschool approach, where I have a list,of goals for the year, and I set up activities, zones, Experiments etc, and let My son pick. Montessori seems to fit us the best. I want to aim for this!❤️

Pregnant 31 weeks, and you made me cry when you told us that Mia at first was confused that there were no baby inside you. It must have been really difficult. I’m so sorry for your losses. Hope everyday it hurts a little less. Thanks for this video. Always a fan! ❤️

What a great video and explanation of the methodology. Thanks!

One of the best videos I’ve found explaining Montessori, thank you!

Fabulous description. I can't wait to show this to my expectant daughter!

Thank you for breaking this down so well!!!

I'm love with your videos! Thanks a lot!

Thank you for this introduction! Very helpful!

Yet another great video!!!! Thank you so much!

Amazing video! I wish more parents started implementing Montessori in their homes ... I feel that you create such different adults than with the old ways of parenting.

@cuddlepotbootcamp

4 жыл бұрын

So true, we follow a montessori approach, but gosh, so many people disapprove.

Thank you so much m for doing this research and presentation. I am so inspired to work with my daughter! She’s 9 months today 🥺❤️ and I just ordered and bought some new toys for her. Im excited to watch her learn!

You are a fantastic teacher! Thank you for sharing :)

I just came across your channel and I am hooked! I aspire to be a Montessori mom! I’ve always heard about it and how it seems to be beneficial but never exactly understood what it entailed. Now I finally have an understanding thanks to you! 😄

This was so informative, more like this please!!

Had no clue what this method was until today. You explained it perfect

Best video ever on montessori ❤️

What a great put together video. Thank you!

Thank you so much for this wonderful introduction, super clear and helpful!!

This helps so much! Thank you so much!

Thanks for the info! The video was well laid out and clear on the concept, definitely gives some food for thought on educational planning and furniture decisions.

This is inspiring. Thank you for maki g a concise and approachable introduction

This video is so positive and giving me hope!

Thank You i love your videos its so rich in information and tha way you talk about make we want to try Montessori 👏🏼👏🏼so motivation

Soon to be a grandma and definitely recommending this Montessori at home approach to my "soon to be mom" daughter. Thanks I am a new subscriber and loving your content 💯

I’m new to Montessori. Thank you for the easy explanation!

I feel like I need to listen to this every Morning before homeschooling classes start 👏🏼 well explained :)

This is the most comprehensive Montessori video I've seen

Would love to see more on positive parenting!

Your videos are very insightful and well done. I recently found you and am really look forward to learning more. The Montessori approach is very appealing to me.

I am a Montessori kid. I went from pre-k - 6th grade. I am now 24 years old and am pregnant with our first little. I want to teach my littles in the Montessori way, and thank you for these videos!

Thanks for this brief and informative explanation 😊

Excellent work and interventions to help and support our children's development.

Wow. This video was perfectly explained.

Loads of love and blessings to you and your family from India 🇮🇳. Thanks for such a detailed playlist.

Amazing video! Thanks! Learnt a lot

Thanks so much. I'm learning to be a Montessori parent

I love you guys, thank you so much for your videos! I cannot say thank you enough.

I love your videos! Could you do a video on tidying up? How do you tidy up the childrens rooms? Do you let them do the work or how do I teach a child to tidy up? (appropriate to their age) thank you for reading

@GypsyGirl317

3 жыл бұрын

I personally turn it into a team effort, and make it fun. Doing it consistently, frequently and thoroughly keeps on top of things and prevents it from becoming overwhelming. My philosophy for this came from my own feelings of being overwhelmed as a child trying to do it all by myself, successfully parenting my son in this area, and now assisting my grandchildren in the process. I am also an early childhood education reliever, and we utilise the same process in tidy up time. ❤️

Good video on how you do Montessori at home! Learned a lot

Amazing video! Hopefully one day I’ll do some of the things included in MM

Great video! ❤️ ☺️

Just love your channel.. Keep doing mam..

So helpful thank you!

Thank you for this!! You have inspired me to just start my own Montessori youtube channel today! 😬

Thank you for the information

Thank you so mucb for this knowledge

This is great!

You are such a great channel!

I'm new in your chanel. From Spain. I love your videos and clear explanations. So cool and practical.

Loved this video