Home Life

Forest Bluff School in Lake Bluff, IL, shares practical technology recommendations and boundary-setting strategies to support your child’s mental health and development.

Montessori educator and author Paula Lillard Preschlack shares how children can safely be involved in the care and cleaning of the home, even from the youngest ages.

Forest Bluff School in Lake Bluff, IL, provides practical Montessori strategies for summer learning at home, covering reading, writing, math, and screen-free outdoor exploration.

Forest Bluff School in Lake Bluff, IL, explores how the Montessori philosophy helps families trade "crippling empathy" and anxiety for a productive, grounded optimism.

Most parents understand the many benefits of involving children in household chores, but many of us struggle with implementing an effective chores routine. Here, we offer some suggestions that aim to simplify the process for families.