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About Aubrey Hargis
Aubrey Hargis, M.Ed. is an experienced parent coach and educational consultant best known for her empathetic approach and appreciation for the magic of childhood. As the founder of the Child Development Institute of the Redwoods, she creates online courses and coaches parents in compassionate discipline techniques and Montessori education. Aubrey lives with her husband and two children under a blanket of San Francisco fog, where the coastal cliffs and nearby redwood trails are always beckoning for another adventure. Visit her at www.childoftheredwoods.com
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Blog postMeet Jaki, a homeschooling parent of 2 from Indiana. Jaki is an alumni of Homeschool of the Redwoods Primary and a member of Constellation.
We also featured Jaki on our podcast! You can listen to that episode right here.
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Blog postMeet Laura, a homeschooling parent of one from Chicago, Illinois. Laura is a member of both Homeschool of the Redwoods Primary and Constellation.
We also featured Laura on our podcast! You can listen to that episode right here.
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Blog postMeet Jerrica, a homeschooling mom of 2 from British Columbia, Canada. Jer is a member of both Homeschool of the Redwoods Primary and Constellation.
We also featured Jerrica on our podcast! You can listen to that episode right here.
Introduce yourself, your family, and your lifestyle.
We’re a family of four, with possibly one more on the way, living in the Rocky Mountains and enjoying the quiet outdoor lifestyle. In the winter, you'll find us sledding, cross country skii2 months ago Read more -
Blog postMeet Alex, a Montessori mom of two living in Texas. She’s an alumna of Homeschool of the Redwoods Primary and a member of Constellation.
We also featured Alex on our podcast! You can listen to that episode right here.
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I’m a stay at home mom of a toddler and preschooler. I live Texas in the USA. My background is psychology, so I love digging into all the research on brain function and development. I really ne3 months ago Read more -
Blog postMeet Emma, a Montessori mom of two living in England. She’s an alumna of Homeschool of the Redwoods Lower Elementary and a member of Constellation.
We also featured Emma on our podcast! You can listen to that episode right here.
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Blog postMeet Joanna, a Montessori mom of three, living in Texas, USA. She’s an alumna of Homeschool of the Redwoods Primary and Homeschool of the Redwoods Lower Elementary and a member of Constellation.
We also featured Joanna on our podcast! You can listen to that episode right here.
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Blog postHomeschooling in general is so misunderstood, and when I am out and about with my children in public during the school day, we are often bombarded with curious (and sometimes guarded) questions from strangers.
Add in the word “Montessori” and people tend to be exceptionally confused about this lifestyle choice.
Here are some things about Montessori homeschooling that I want the world to know. Not just becuase I won’t have to keep answering the questions but because if10 months ago Read more -
Blog postCurious about homeschooling? You’re not alone. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, almost 3.5% of school-aged children (and growing) are homeschooled. For context, the number of homeschooled kids in 1999 was about 850,000. Today, it’s over 1.7 million.
There is no one reason why people choose to homeschool. Likewise, while there are definite clusters in the data -- most homeschoolers are white, have three or more children, and are two parent homes where only one10 months ago Read more -
Blog postMost homeschoolers begin their journey looking for a curriculum to follow, but even more important than what to teach your child is how to teach your child. Children are naturally curious creatures. If given a rich environment and a lot of freedom and time to ask questions, explore, manipulate, and engage, learning will happen, no doubt! We run into resistance when we insist that children learn certain skills at certain time periods without considering whether our children are even interested10 months ago Read more
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Blog postMaria Montessori believe the 0-6 age group was absolutely crucial in the grand scheme of human development. She felt that the impact of nurturing this child was key to their ability to become a fully realized adult.
In her time, this was a revolutionary idea! Most educators placed very little emphasis on the development of the very young child, and instead focused more on education starting in the elementary years. She often said with a huff, “People think of children as little no10 months ago Read more -
Blog postWhat do you think of when you hear the word “Montessori”? Is it a private school? A classroom full of shelves and children choosing activities independently? You would be on the right track, but this isn’t the end of the story.
A certified Montessori teacher works hard to create a prepared envi
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Blog postThis is a love letter.
My sweet children - we are halfway through this homeschooling quilt we are sewing, and I can see the rainbow clearly emerging before me.
Aubrey with an old quilt her grandma-in-law made.
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Blog postEvery parent wants to know: how do I make sure my child’s learning is engaged, passionate, and JOYFUL?
Most parents now agree: there are better ways to learn than by sheer force and regurgitation of knowledge. But because so many of us grew up in those top down, performance-driven educational models, it can be hard to have a sense for what it looks like to provide your child an environment to facilitate joyful learning.
Believe it or not, nature already provides us the per10 months ago Read more -
Blog postIt might sounds obvious, but it’s important to stress that homeschooling DOES NOT work like traditional schooling. It’s not because (or only because) you’re teaching at home or teaching your own children. It’s because traditional school is structured, in no small part, to support LOTS of kids at varying degrees of skill and readiness at the same time.
Managing a classroom of very different young learners and trying to get them all to a common goal is not for the faint of heart. It’s wh10 months ago Read more -
Blog postMeet Juli, a Montessori mom of two, living in Florida, USA. She’s an alumna of Homeschool of the Redwoods Primary and Homeschool of the Redwoods Lower Elementary and a member of Constellation.
You may recognize Juli from her Instagram account, where she talks about minimalist Montessori homeschool life.
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Blog postEver meet someone who claims they can’t sing? Maybe you even greet that person when you look in the mirror. Well, science has a message for you -- you’re almost certainly wrong.
Researchers estimate that only about 2 percent of humans lack the ability to detect differences between musical notes. Plus, music is found in all human societies and dates back ages (we’ve found 40,000 year old flutes).
In short - while the other 98% of us may not have a secret Diana Ross buried inside,10 months ago Read more -
Blog postBefore giving a work to a child aged 2 to 6, a Montessori teacher almost always gives a “lesson” to demonstrate the activity while the child watches. Montessori believed strongly in the importance of good modeling, writing:
“The lessons, then, are individual, and brevity must be one of their chief characteristics. Dante gives excellent advice to teachers when he says, ‘Let thy words be counted.’ The more carefully we cut away useless words, the more perfect will become the lesson.” (fr10 months ago Read more -
Blog postOne of my favorite things about teaching the 3 - 6 age group using Montessori philosophy is the heavy focus on cultural studies, including geography.
We want children to understand not only that they live on a planet called Earth but also that humans are just one piece of a complex web of life.
Teaching them the names of the continents will open up their eyes to the entire world they live in. The new awareness will lead to questions about different climates, landforms, animals,10 months ago Read more -
Blog postWalk into any quality Montessori school in the world, and you will see some of the most beautifully prepared learning environments imaginable. Wooden materials, carefully arranged shelves, observant teachers.
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Blog postMeet Sonya, a Montessori mom of two, living in Texas. She’s an alumna of Homeschool of the Redwoods Primary and a member of Constellation.
Would you introduce yourself, your family, and your lifestyle?
I am a former Speech Pathologist t
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Titles By Aubrey Hargis
Tackle toddler discipline and tamp down on tantrums before preschool begins
Make it easier to manage your little one’s most challenging behaviors with these highly effective toddler discipline tools. This standout among parenting books helps you learn how to effectively support your toddler as you deal with day-to-day difficulties.
Written by mother of two and child development expert Aubrey Hargis, this guide to parenting toddlers teaches you about the behavioral challenges you’ll face and the ways you can address them while fostering important life skills like curiosity, respect, independence, and confidence.
Toddler Discipline for Every Age and Stage includes:
- An overview of toddler development―Better understand how your child will grow physically, cognitively, socially, and emotionally, as well as how this affects their behavior.
- Age-appropriate discipline strategies—Take a holistic approach to parenting with guidance that is tailored to each age group.
- Handy tips—Informative quick tips help you get the most out of this parenting guide, teaching you how and why certain things work and addressing specific challenges.
This child development book shows you how to build an effective toolbox of toddler discipline strategies that will serve you through every step of their growth.
Baby’s First Year Milestones is a month-by-month guide filled with activities designed to support your baby’s development during their first year of life.
In twelve months, your newborn will transform into a child. To celebrate each new development, Baby’s First Year Milestones offers a practical month-by-month guide to understanding the major milestones in your child’s life.
In Baby’s First Year Milestones, child development expert Aubrey Hargis offers knowledgeable insight into the changes you can expect during the first year, as well as action-oriented guidance for supporting your baby during these essential periods of growth.
Baby’s First Year Milestones includes:
- Clear descriptions of major developmental milestones for every month of the baby’s first year, including a checklist of all major milestones to help you track your baby’s development
- Over 150 age-appropriate activities that are specifically designed to encourage learning at each developmental stage during your baby’s first year
- Explanations and solutions for common problems that may arise during the baby’s first year, including feeding issues, sleep regressions, “stranger danger,” and more
With Baby’s First Year Milestones you’ll learn exactly how to help your child explore their new abilities as they develop, while having fun and strengthening your oh-so important bond.