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Evidence-based articles on child development and Montessori for parents of 0–3 year olds. The science, explained simply.

How to Start Montessori at Home with Your Baby (0–3): What the Science Actually Says

You don't need expensive materials or a perfectly curated shelf. You need to understand what your baby's brain is doing right now — and what it actually responds to. This is where Montessori begins.

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0–3 yrs 8 min read

Object Permanence in Babies: What It Is, When It Develops, and How to Support It at Home

The milestone behind peek-a-boo is one of the most important cognitive leaps in the first year. Here's what's actually happening in your baby's brain — and how Montessori deliberately supports it.

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8–18 mo 7 min read

The Language Explosion in Toddlers: What It Is, Why It Happens, and How Montessori Supports It

Between 18–36 months, your toddler's vocabulary can grow by 10+ words per day. This window is real, it has a biological basis, and what you do in it matters. Here's the science — and what to do about it.

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18–36 mo 8 min read