Christina Clemer

Christina graduated from Georgetown University with a joint degree in International Business and Finance. She later completed her Montessori teacher training at the Houston Montessori Center and received her American Montessori Society (AMS) teacher certification for 3-6 year olds. She currently homeschools her two children James and Lilah and recently published a Montessori abc book you can read all about here.

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Child Learn & Play

10 Montessori-inspired phrases to express affection to your kids every day

4. "Do you want to know one of my favorite things about you?"

Child Learn & Play, Parenting

mom handling a child at the table

How to get your child to listen the first time you say something, mama

Repeating yourself isn't good for you or your relationship with your child. So what is the alternative?

Child, Child Learn & Play, Parenting, Toddler, Toddler Learn & Play

mom drawing with child on the bed

Child Learn & Play

8 parenting strategies Montessori teachers use with their own kids

It is a way of approaching children differently and is something you can totally practice at home, regardless of the type of school your child attends.

Child Learn & Play, Child, Parenting

mom sitting with toddler in front of a tent

9 phrases Montessori teachers use to build resilient kids

While we can't possibly protect our children from all of the hardships and challenges life brings, we can help them cope with these difficulties.

Parenting, Child, Child Learn & Play

child reading

7 Montessori-inspired phrases to help build your child’s confidence

6. "I love you just the way you are."

Parenting

parents and kid working virtually at a table

Okay, but seriously: How do you schedule your day with kids home from school?

We've all seen (and chuckled at) the optimistic schedule plans. But here's how to create a daily routine that actually works for kids—and parents.

Covid, Life, Parenting

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Child Shopping Guide

Our favorite Montessori-friendly toys, all under $20

According to a Montessori teacher.

Child Shopping Guide, Child, Child Learn & Play, Parenting

little girl playing with toilet paper

Toddler Milestones

Why is my potty-trained child regressing? Here’s what to do, mama

How to handle potty training regression, according to a Montessori teacher.

Toddler Milestones, Parenting, Toddler

little girl drawing on the floor

Child Learn & Play

Montessori at home: How to fight summer boredom

Here's how to set your child up for a summer full of awesome independent play.

Child Learn & Play, Toddler Learn & Play

The Montessori way to give your kids freedom *and* structure this summer

The Montessori way to give your kids freedom and structure this summer

Here's how.

Parenting

mom and toddler doing art activities together

Toddler Learn & Play

10 art activities for preschoolers & toddlers that don’t require a PhD in Pinterest

"Mom, look what I made!"

Toddler Learn & Play, Child Learn & Play, Parenting, Toddler

collage of montessori items

Child Shopping Guide

10 items to turn any space into a Montessori-inspired playroom

A space that's experience focused and will inspire creative play.

Child Shopping Guide, Child, Child Learn & Play, Home, Home Decor, Life, Parenting