See Your Child—and Yourself—More Clearly: Discover Montessori Support That Truly Fits Your Life
Do you ever wish you had a calm, trusted guide for the real, daily challenges of raising or teaching Montessori children? Not another theory-heavy training, but a place to ask questions, get practical support, and see immediate, gentle change in your family or classroom?
If you’re a parent, teacher, or school leader in a Montessori community—and you sometimes feel stretched, unsure, or wishing for a little more clarity—this is your next step.
What Happens If Montessori Support Is Missing?
Let’s be real: Montessori isn’t always easy to implement. Maybe you’ve seen these challenges:
- Wondering if you’re “doing it right” as a parent or guide—especially when your child’s behavior surprises you
- Feeling uncertain how to handle conflicts, tantrums, or social bumps without guilt or second guessing
- Wanting your child to thrive, but unsure how to support language, movement, independence, and relationships at each stage
- Wishing for less stress, more joyful connection, and a place to bring your burning questions
Left alone, even the most committed adults can slide into frustration—and children feel it too.
There’s a Better Way Forward—And It Starts Here
This Parent Support Program is designed for busy Montessori families and professionals who want lasting confidence, community, and practical wisdom (not a mountain of reading or another long seminar).
Here’s What You’ll Get, Step by Step:
✔ Flexible, On-the-Go Learning
- Short, focused activity segments—watch, listen, or read in less than 10 minutes each
- Access anytime, anywhere—your pace, your way
✔ Weekly Support That Builds Momentum
- Bite-sized email/online reminders to help you make Montessori habits stick
- Live, monthly Q&A sessions with Maren Schmidt—bring your real questions
- Ongoing discussion area to connect with fellow parents and educators
✔ Parent Toolbox: Practical, Gentle Tools
- Handouts, “Refrigerator Reminders” & guides you can print or review at a glance
- Specific language and strategies for challenging moments: sincere apologies, setting kind boundaries, and supporting self-confidence
✔ Real Transformation in Your Montessori Journey
- See your child’s developmental needs through clear “Montessori eyes”
- Simple frameworks for supporting language, movement, order, social growth, and more
- Clarity on what to do (and what to let go of) at each stage
Why This Works—And Who Leads It
Maren Schmidt founded this program after decades as a trusted Montessori educator and parent advisor. Her approach is warm, practical, and deeply respectful—never pushy or “pitchy.”
Parents and teachers who’ve joined share:
“I stopped second-guessing every decision. The program gave me simple steps—and Maren’s lived experience really shows.”
“Having weekly reminders and a place to ask tough questions made all the difference. I felt supported, not judged.”
“It’s changed how I see my own child’s challenges—it’s calmer at home, and I finally have time to reflect.”
Whether you’re new to Montessori or deep in your journey, you’re in the right place.
What If You’re Too Busy? Worried You Won’t Keep Up?
This program is built for real life—bite-sized, flexible, and paced for parents and educators with full schedules. No guilt, no overwhelm. Even ten minutes a day will create noticeable change.
“I looked forward to each week—but if I fell behind, the transcripts and recordings let me catch up when I had a moment.”
Frequently Asked:
Q: Do I need prior Montessori experience?
A: Not at all. Whether you’re brand new or have years behind you, the guidance is practical, clear, and always actionable.
Q: What if my situation is unique?
A: The live Q&A and What’s On Your Mind sections are designed for your specific questions—every journey is welcome.
Q: Will this fit my schedule?
A: Yes. Watch, listen, or read—however it fits your day.
Step Into Calmer, More Confident Montessori Parenting and Teaching
Ready to join? Here’s your next step:
Only $47.00
Secure your spot for instant entry and all course resources!
Start your first activity segment today—see gentle, real change by next week
Connect with a welcoming Montessori support community
Wishing you joyful relationships with children.
—Maren Schmidt
Questions?
Email me at Maren@marenschmidt.com I’m here to help.
Course Overview
Week 1: Seeing From The Child’s Point of View
Our starting place focuses on helping you see from the child’s point of view, a child working hard to develop skills and experience to become an independent adult.
You’ll learn how to observe various behaviors in your child in order to see “behind the curtain” of natural and normal development.
Your child’s behavior is driven by time-sensitive developmental needs and you’ll learn how to recognize those needs and support them.
You’ll feel more confident in how to understand your child’s behavior and how to redirect that behavior.
Each weekly session contains a practical parenting tip in your Parent Toolbox activity segment.
In your Parent Toolbox segments you’ll learn how to help your child avoid discouragement, the main emotion behind “misbehavior”.
Each week, you’ll find famous Kids Talk put-it-into action tips that you can start using right away!
Week 2: Seeing From The Child’s Point Of View
During the second week we’ll continue looking at situations from a child’s perspective.
Our children’s behavior is driven by developmental needs, and we’ll consider several of those needs. Understanding developmental needs can help you understand your child in an entirely different way.
In our Parent Toolbox activity segment, we’ll consider why being friendly to error will help you have a happier child, and make you a happier parent.
Week 3: Busting Montessori Myths
What is Montessori education? And what is it not?
You’ll get expert explanations to help you quickly dispel any misconceptions that you might have heard about Montessori education. You’ll also find clear definitions of Montessori education, philosophy and history.
It’s hard to sort through all the “stuff” that is out there today.
You can rely on Maren’s guidance to save you time and avoid misdirection, so you can feel confidence and clarity about your child’s Montessori experience.
In your Parent Toolbox you’ll learn about the power of positive statements and learn an easy game to play with your child to reinforce your clear directions.
Week 4: Why Does the Montessori Method Work?
As you learn to see from your child’s point of view and begin to feel confident of your understanding of what Montessori education is and is not, you’ll find out about key Montessori principles.
Montessori principles are universal principles of teaching and learning. You’ll appreciate how these principles can be applied to aspects of your life, too, not only to your child’s learning experiences.
You’ll feel empowered to explore these principles and apply them in your home and larger community.
In your Week 4 Parent Toolbox you’ll discover why any unnecessary help is a hindrance to your child’s development.
After this session you’ll understand when you should engage with your child, and when you should stand back and watch.
Week 5: Montessori Principles-More Than Teaching
Montessori principles are universal teaching and learning principles that support essential growth and learning for a lifetime for both children and adults.
You’ll discover how Montessori teaching principles engender trust and respect, and how they form an action plan for learning activities with children
You’ll see how Montessori principles are different than Montessori techniques, and how misapplied principles and techniques can affect you and your child’s Montessori experience.
You’ll be equipped to better understand the activities in Montessori learning environment and how they dovetail with your child’s developmental needs at just the right time.
In your Parent Toolbox you’ll discover how helping our children to “do it myself” is one of the best parenting contribution we can make. Plus, that tip works with adult children, too!
Week 6: Assuring Success
Many times we come upon difficulties when we “don’t know what we don’t know”.
We’ll finish up this course by looking at some aspects life that might create stumbling blocks on the road to raising a child.
You’ll take a look at the power of free choice and freedom in human development.
You’ll be asked to take a look at the “big picture” of your child’s development and how you might avoid some pitfalls, as well as, how you might make this journey a bit easier for your family.
Life is problems, and you’ll learn about an important problem-solving tool that helps to get situations to win-win at school, at home, or on the job.
In your Parent Toolbox you’ll see how to help your child exercise free choice to foster cooperation.
At the end of this course you qualify for a eight-hour attendance certificate.
Email me at Maren@marenschmidt.com if you have any questions.
Remember that you have the Kids Talk 60-day money-back guarantee.