"The training of the (parent) is something far more than a learning of ideas. It includes the training of character; it is a preparation of the spirit."
                                                - Dr. Maria Montessori

Montessorians work diligently to prepare themselves and the environment for children’s greatest development and learning. Yet often parents are not aware of how to best foster this same independence and respect in their homes.

We offer two and ˝ hour evening trainings designed to inspire parents to create beautiful, simple learning environments in the home, as well as promoting continuing education in the principles of Montessori.

Bringing Out the Brilliance in Your Child

Parenting Class Series

How can we teach children to speak in tones that are both respectful and engaging? All participants are introduced to methods for shifting whining and disrespectful tones, and bringing out their children’s “awesome” voices.

Courteous children have higher self-esteem, are more self-reliant, and are easier to be around. Children’s true natures can surface when attitudes and “games” are identified and shifted!

Topics will include:

• Discipline without punishment

• Making a wise Voice Choice!

• Tools for true appreciation of your child

• And much more...

Parenting Genius

Your child is brilliant! The challenge for parents is seeing their own child’s genius and enhancing these innate abilities. Often parents squash the child’s growth, wasting the child’s most precious gifts.

So what can you do to parent the genius in your child? Parents must educate themselves on methods for developing their child’s independence, self-esteem and character. For only the child who knows his own worth and has a healthy respect will live into his genius.

Topics will include:

• Structures that promote self-esteem

• Gardener’s multiple intelligences

• Team building strategies for your home

• And much more…
  

Feeding Your Child's Brain What we feed our children today is how they learn tomorrow. Topics will include: What foods are good for the brain? What food habits do and do not help concentration and learning? How do we get kids to eat well if they are "picky eaters"?

It's Personal!
Montessori Methods for the Home

Why wait for your child to enter pre-school to start educating him in the Montessori method? You can use the methods and spirit of Montessori right from the day your baby is born, and begin creating the long-term impacts.

Join us for an evening of insight, fun and tools you can use immediately with your infant. Benefits of a Montessori education include children who are happy, independent, self-starters and have strong self-esteem.

Topics will include:

• Designing your home as an invitation to your infant

• Promoting language development through everyday activities

• Tools for promoting self-esteem in your infant’s everyday life

Classes presented by
Tamara Sheesley Balis

As a leader in education for more than fifteen years Tamara has worked with over a thousand children and their parents both in and out of the classroom. Through her position as Director of a highly successful regional Montessori school, Tamara explored solutions to many of today’s parenting challenges. The after school sessions, phone consultations, and weekend workshops uncovered trends requiring an expansion of the traditional means of delivery of vital child-raising information and instruction. The seminars are designed and developed to train parents and educators in Montessori principles combined with leading edge technology to address the challenges of raising bright, interested, and fully functional children.