Turn your home into a Montessori home--and become a more mindful attentive and easygoing parent. It s time to change the way we see toddlers. Using the principles developed by the educator Dr. Maria Montessori Simone Davies shows how to turn life with a \ terrible two\ into a mutually rich and rewarding time of curiosity learning respect and discovery. With hundreds of practical ideas for every aspect of living with a toddler here are five principles for feeding your child s natural curiosity from \ Trust in the child\ to \ Fostering a sense of wonder.\ Step-by-step ways to cultivate daily routines with ease like brushing teeth toilet-training dealing with siblings losing the pacifier. Plus learn how to: Stay composed when your toddler is not and set limits with love and respect--without resorting to bribes or punishment Set up your home and get rid of the chaos Create Montessori activities that are just right for your one-to-three-year-old Raise an inquisitive learner who loves exploring the world around them See the world through your toddler s eyes and be surprised and delighted by their perspective Be your child s guide--and truly celebrate every stage