Deanna Knight
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we started encouraging independence with our boys as early as 12 months old, and it has completely changed the way we parent. 🤍 when Reece was little, we learned about Montessori and the idea that children are capable of so much more than we often give them credit for. we started slowing down, inviting him to participate in everyday tasks, and giving him the time and space to try things for himself. when Russ came along, we carried that same mindset into his toddler years. from helping in the kitchen to getting dressed, cleaning up, and learning practical life skills, we focus less on doing everything for our kids and more on teaching them how to do things for themselves. of course, independence doesn’t mean expecting them to do everything alone. it means being right there to guide them, help when needed, and let them learn through practice (even when it takes a little longer or gets a little messy). our goal isn’t to raise kids who never need us. it’s to raise kids who feel capable, confident, and secure enough to try. they won’t be little forever, and we want to use these early years to build skills, confidence, and a love for learning that will grow with them. little by little, they learn: “i can do it!” 🫶🏻 save this for a reminder that your toddler is capable of more than you might think! #montessoritoddler #montessorimotherhood #momlife
Deanna Knight2,200,000 views • 21 days ago
The traditional education system was largely shaped around the needs of the industrial age. A system built around schedules, standardization, sitting still, and preparing children for the workforce. But children are not products on an assembly line. They are individuals who deserve the opportunity to explore, create, question, move, and learn at their own pace. This is a huge part of why we fell in love with Montessori. And it’s also why we dream of creating more opportunities for children to experience it. One of our biggest dreams is to open a Montessori-inspired childcare center where more families have access to an environment that respects childhood, encourages independence, and allows children to develop a genuine love for learning. We know Montessori education isn’t accessible to every family, and we want to be part of changing that, even if it’s one community at a time. Because we believe children deserve more than an education that teaches them how to follow instructions. They deserve an environment that helps them discover what they’re capable of. 🤍 #montessori #montessorimom
Deanna Knight164,900 views • 11 days ago
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