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How to 'play' with Newborns, the Montessori way
A blog post all about how to 'play' with newborns in a Montessori inspired way
The Know & Play Space
Dec 30, 2024


3 free ways to be more 'Montessori' in your parenting approach
When you hear the word 'Montessori', do you just think of wooden toys? It's a bit of a buzz word floating around at the moment and is...
The Know & Play Space
Dec 23, 2024


Know & Play's newborn top picks - 15 things we use and love with our baby
There are tonnes of things you need for a newborn baby, like sleep suits, vests, nappies... of course you do. But with SO much on the...
The Know & Play Space
Dec 22, 2024


The Know & Play Space's 2024 Christmas Gift Guides - Birth to 7 years + Gifts for Adults
Ho Ho Ho! It's the most wonderful time of the year! Christmas is coming and The Know & Play Space is here again to help you with all of...
The Know & Play Space
Dec 7, 2024


How we introduced quiet time and rest time for our toddler
How to introduce quiet time and rest time instead of a nap for your toddler
The Know & Play Space
Aug 31, 2024


The yummiest banana and chocolate chip muffins recipe
I used to bake a lot before becoming a parent as it was something I really enjoyed. As Mr 2.5 has got older, he seems to love it too and...
The Know & Play Space
May 13, 2024


The Know & Play Space: A reflection on 2023
A look at The Know & Play Space over 2023 and a reflection on all it has become
The Know & Play Space
Dec 30, 2023


8 ways to avoid overwhelming and overstimulating your child(ren) this Christmas
Christmas is SUCH a wonderful time of the year, but it also often brings heightened emotions from both adults and children, lots of 'out...
The Know & Play Space
Dec 18, 2023


Changing direction, walking backwards and sidestepping - Complex skills your toddler is mastering
There are so many things that we as adults do without thinking - sidestepping, walking backwards and changing our direction of movement...
The Know & Play Space
Dec 10, 2023


21 books to read before starting or going back to school
1. When a Dragon Goes to School 2. The Friendship Bench 3. Super Duper You 4. Meesha Makes Friends 5. On Sudden Hill 6. All Are Welcome...
The Know & Play Space
Aug 8, 2023


The Ultimate Packing List for travelling with a Baby or Toddler
For many of us, we won't have been abroad in a good few years due to the pandemic, and for the majority of us... we're now going abroad...
The Know & Play Space
Aug 5, 2023


Managing Challenging Toddler Behaviour & their Desire for Control
Toddlers are incredible, and yes, although their behaviour may be challenging, frustrating and hard to manage at times, it is all because...
The Know & Play Space
Jul 15, 2023


Risky Play - What is it and why should we let our children do it?
It's all over Instagram isn't it - the 'let your child engage in risky play' and Jordan Peterson's trending audio about letting our...
The Know & Play Space
May 25, 2023


How to create an 'Enabling Environment' at home
If you follow us on Instagram, you may have spotted or heard me talking about creating an 'enabling environment' a few times, as that's...
The Know & Play Space
May 8, 2023


12 months of Montessori: April - Does Montessori have to be all or nothing?
Hello and welcome back to another '12 months of Montessori' blog post. This is April in the series. Read January, February and March...
The Know & Play Space
May 3, 2023


Montessori-inspired swaps you can make in your home - Part 1
Wanting to be more 'Montessori' at home but not sure where to start? Here are some swaps that you can make that align with the Montessori...
The Know & Play Space
Apr 10, 2023


12 months of Montessori - March: How to do Montessori at home and be a working parent
Montessori is a commitment. It's a commitment to parenting in a respectful, child-led way. However... how do you commit to an approach at...
The Know & Play Space
Apr 3, 2023


All about The Montessori Method and Approach to Parenting & Education
All about The Montessori Method and Montessori's approach to Parenting & Education.
The Know & Play Space
Mar 16, 2023
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