I’m going to be 100% honest. I fully expected to feel terrible about myself as a mom after this video. However, I left feeling like everything you do is pretty accessible. It left me feeling empowered. I am so glad you were upfront about screen time. It’s so refreshing! Thank you for making this video 💜
@@isitoveryet9525 because I don’t let my discomfort keep me from trying to help my daughter. If I felt bad after then I would examine why I felt bad but this video did not. So I’m pleasantly surprised.
This was so inspiring to me! I have realized that a lot of my stress during the day is because my house is not equipped for my children to do things themselves. Thank you for the helpful video!
Thats the beauty of Montessori! It stresses giving children the activities needed to do practical life tasks (like cooking) and gives them the time to master those skills! Children love it :)
I love that you allow an hour of screentime. I wish I could do better about limiting it for my son, but it's definitely refreshing to see other families incorporating it even though it's "frowned upon"
I absolutely love this video. If I had not known the age of ever girl in advance I would have thought they were much older. You two parents have done an excellent job teaching your children to be independent. And to keep your children on a schedule I do understand why. Everytime I watch your videos I'm amazed by what the girl's are doing now. Thank you so much for sharing.
I love watching those two kiddos playing together. They seem like best friends and are so helpful and sweet. Thank you for setting such a good example for us mothers out there!
I love this video! Can you maybe make one showing how you transition from activities throughout the day. (Ie: clean up, how much guiding a child would need when determining what to do)
If it’s not too intrusive it’s something I’d love to see too!! I have a toddler and an infant and man I could use a bit of handholding from a fellow mama.
You are a stunning inspiration! I am a decade away from having kids but your ideas and routine make me feel empowered to raise them confidently! Thank you SO much
They are so sweet, competent, and adorable. I wish I could have another seeing them so close. Definitely goals here. I feel like at 14 months old, I still get absolutely nothing done all day and rely too much on music videos when our goal was zero screens. It's probably an 1hr a day or even 2 on bad days.
Thank you so much for making the time to create such informational and educational content. Honestly if not for finding your channel I would have never heard of montessori and because of your wonderful channel I feel so empowered in my parenting choices with my now 2 year old who we have done our own version of montessori on a budget with and I am due very soon with our second baby and feel so ready to do all of this with them too. Thank you xx
This was extremely helpful! I feel like at 21 months with another on the way, I'm finally developing some minor semblance of a daily routine. And it is a huge stress relief - thank God! I really appreciate seeing your full routine and am amazed by how much work you guys put in for the girls. Thank you for giving me a wonderful structure to strive for and for the constant inspiration.
I still come back to watch your videos for guidance with my baby but also I don’t know if it’s the editing, aesthetics, or your voice but it melts patenting anxieties and is so pleasant to watch. Thank you for keeping videos up.
I thoroughly enjoyed your recent youtube on EC and your Keynote on Montessori for Modern Parents. So my only question is, are you planning a TED Talk? I can see you reaching and inspiring so many more parents and grandparents. You are a Montessori Superstar. You are absolutely amazing.
You have come such a long way from when I started watching you! You have stuck to the journey in a way I couldn't but I am inspired by many of your videos to get back on it and homeschool!
Thanks for sharing your day, your girls are adorable and I loved watching them play, my sister and I NEVER got along growing up. 😢 I am hoping to implement some Montessori techniques with my baby granddaughter who is just 8 months old. I am learning so much from you, so thanks for the hard work!
Such an inspiration! I have a one year old and I’m love the Montessori parenting style. She gets no screen time, only when I really need to get something done which is not often. She loves independent play and I am trying to teach her the alphabet and trying to potty train her. Thank you for providing me with new ideas for educational toys! 😌
I noticed that you’re doing your own editing, outsourcing it can be a huge game changer for you! It’s not too expensive and the time you will buy back is priceless. I’m a small youtuber and I have found a decent editor who is constantly working with me to ensure I’m happy with the edits and takes feedback and improved with every video. I highly recommend you taking the time to find a good editor, your life will be forever changed!!
Wow !!! they are amazing .. even the toddler? I love the team work, no pushing and fighting. They are helpful and good in the kitchen they are incredible. I wish I'd see them when they're older. Wow. Impressive indeed.
This is so helpfull! Thank you :) my oldest son will be 4 this Christmas and wil start in Montessori elementary/kindergarden in january. I’m learning more about the montessori approach each day.
Ashley!! I can’t wait to watch this, I have been waiting for a video like this!! We’re currently hiking/camping in the German countryside. I love the content you’ve been sharing lately ❤️ you’re amazing. Also, happy belated birthday Mike!!
Thank you for sharing ♥️ I have been slowly cutting back screen time in our household. I’m living with chronic pain so it’s a learning experience. Finding things that works with us and this has definitely showed me what I and my family can do together.
Hi HapaFamily! I would like to thank you for your guidance and sharing in this routine video. I started and implimented your routine abt 3 days ago; this has helped my son who is 2 to enjoy and learn better with me by his side. I have nanny but she doesnt speak much during playtime when he attended my son, which I found a loss in language acquisition. Also, after 2 days of routine introduction, I have reduced his screentime to max 3h and he was okay in the transition of activity. Glad I googled up and your video came in. Really appreciate it❤ im feeling that im a better mama than before🤍and its you who helped. Wishing you abundant wealth and health🥰
I loved this video. Your days are full of activities and there's not much screen time involved. I'm not a mother yet but I do plan on raising my children the Montessori way. Your videos are very inspiring please keep them coming 😊
You have such wonderfully full days with your girls-how are you going to adjust to Kylie being in school 😭 I mean, obviously it will be wonderful for her, but I'm already having to pep talk myself into it 2 years early. Is Kylie going to go only for the morning cycle or the whole day? (Mia's walk down the stairs in the morning in that outfit was a whole mood!)
She’ll be going to a 3-hour morning class, 5 days a week. I’m so happy for her because she’s really been craving some more socialization! And honestly looking forward to some more one-on-one time with Mia. ❤️
@@HapaFamily our poor kids definitely lacked socialization-a year is a lot in kid years! We just started going into the world and can immediately see a difference with our daughter. Also it sounds like the best way to deal with sending your little one off to school is to have another little one to preoccupy you... 🤣 noted ✍
@@HapaFamily, can I ask about the cost of the school in your area, please? It's $6,700 for 9 months (Sep. - May) for the 3 hours 5 days a week in my area. And while it's basically unattainable for us, I still really want to justify it. Thanks for the video, it's very much helpful as our days are so unstructured and I feel like unproductive.
@@nadikstrizheus5815 seems like a completely ridiculous price tag really - if you invested even a fraction of that into a Montessori based (or any style) home education you could provide far more than any school could hope too.
@@nadikstrizheus5815 that seems like a lot. I’m going to sending my four year old to a more traditional preschool in the mornings just to get some socialization and get used to how kindergarten will be like. (It’s all full day here) And then we can hopefully spend the afternoons and evening more Montessori style. And I’ll be paying less than half of that price tag.
You and your family are so inspirational. Thank you so much. Do you have any advice for guilt/anxiety over not applying Montessori much during the early years and too much screen time? My son is 4 and I feel like I failed him. Also, do you feel if you only had one child, she would have much more difficulty playing independently? I can't even imagine my son playing 20 minutes on his own let alone 2 hours haha. I'm his constant playmate.
Yeah, same! My son is almost 4 and we just barely had a baby. He is way too good at playing Nintendo switch games and knows how to select his own movies on our Amazon Fire Stick 🤦♀️. I've been doing better by getting us outside but he will not, I repeat, will NOT entertain himself. Even before I started letting him watch TV when he was a little younger, he hated playing alone. I'd get his toys out and he'd start playing and I'd try to sneak away to the kitchen, which is visible from the living room, to do dishes. Less than 5 minutes later he would come and grab me to come play with him. Now that he's got a colicky little sister, it's even more difficult. I'm slowly making small changes though week by week that I feel are making small differences. We read more throughout the day, we spend more time outside (dollar stores have awesome outdoor play stuff for cheap), and we play board games more. I'm really really struggling trying to incorporate chores in the middle of all of it so much husband has been helping. He's going to be going back to school soon though so I'm not sure how I'm going to do it alone. Just know you're not alone! And take baby steps. Maybe give your 4 year old 30 less minutes of screen time each week until you reach the desired amount of screen time. And maybe purchase cheap things at the dollar store that you can use for learning/activities. You can always talk to local libraries, schools, try to find out programs that give away free pre-K learning materials too (there's lots online as well!). You got this! And remember....baby steps. You'll be able to make a routine that works for you and him but take your time and don't stress too much!
This is probably my favorite video to watch!!!! It motivates me so so so much to keep encouraging my kids to be more independent and I love seeing all the Montessori activities! Would truly LOVE this years updated homeschooling day and night schedule for some extra motivation as your girls are growing along with my kiddos! Thanks for always providing so much beautiful and helpful content! 🥰💕🙏🏻
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I love the natural flow of the day! And so many free choices for the girls. I'm hoping you get some more personal time on the weekend and I'm praying hubby gets to spend more time with the babies ❤❤❤❤
Wow, I am really amazed watching your video, your girls were very independently learning to do things on their own, I like the way how you raise your children to become confident and competent learner, they were so independent and self learning skills. I like watching your video.
Love seeing your notifications! I love all your content! Your family is beautiful & your girls are so smart!!! happy Im early, so you should hopefully see my comment! Thank you for your videos...you are such a genuine good person & I can watch any of your videos & love them!
Thank you for the video! I like how you are going with the flow, and just let kids to choose what they want to do. I also feel empowered, because our newly started homeschool routine is also changing day to day. This is a very full day for kids, lots of different experiences and learning new skills, wonderful!
You are now at 300k I'm so happy and proud of you I have been subscribed since you were pregnant with Mia. I'm so happy you hit this milestones and to more wins.
This is a wonderful video. Thank you for sharing and inspiring me. I hope to begin homeschooling this year and boy did this feel good to see. Thank you and God bless your family.
Hi Ashley! I’ve been catching up on your latest videos. Hope you’re all doing okay. Thank you for sharing your whole day with us, it’s really nice to see how you and the girls practise Montessori principles basically throughout every aspect of life. It’s remarkable to see the effect it has had on them.
This is a great video. I nanny a lot of boys and a lot of this stuff would be difficult for them to get through since they have to get the energy out before they sit down to concentrate. You definitely have to go by how each child is. I definitely have followed a similar schedule with the girls. I have nannied.
Thank you for going to such efforts with making this video. Our Montessori school closed for the summer, and I've felt clueless most of the time about how to structure things. I normally work when she is at school, so this has been a real adjustment! Your video is very helpful for how we can approach our home structure.
Hi Ashley, I love your videos and both your girls. I have recently started shelf set up and I have watched your videos so many times and they were really helpful. Thank you so much for uploading videos and truly appreciate. Thank you Ashley😊
Your content never ceases to impress. Way to knock out bed time routine! That part really made the whole video for me. Very inspiring & motivating👏 idk how you make it work so effortlessly & both your littles have CLEARLY benefited from having that solid structure & rhythm to look forward to each day/night👌 I’ve been trying to implement better routines with mine & they always seem to thrive when they know what to expect. I think it helps give them that sense of security & control for themselves. As you said also, involving them in daily activities making them feel included is SO important in developing their own sense of independence👍
Your kids are so smart it’s impressive, definitely due to your great teaching and raising them so patiently. I was like “wait she can spell? And she can already cut this precisely?” Can’t wait to have kids one day ♥️
This is the dream :) I am five months pregnant with the first baby and actively learning about the Montessori approach, so thank you for all the wonderful, educational content and examples. I was just wondering what would a day in the life of a full time, 9 to 5 working mom look like. What I mean is, when you have very limited time to spend with your little ones, how to prioritize the activities? Are there any resources that you would recommend?
I'm starting to think of that as the world opens up and returning to work becomes a possibility. My personal plan will be to heavily focus on practical life as that will allow us to get things done as a family, spend time together, and encompasses all the skills she needs to learn from motor to mathematics. The shelf will be available and maintained for her play time in the evenings and even more so on weekends 😁
I would also prepare the best person to be with them constantly i mean consistently that it is just one or 2 people who they have every day with them that they can fully trust and have that attachment relationship with. I would really really really recommend looking into the attachment relationship theories the talks on TH-cam whilst you are doing some chores or walking or something gabor mate goes into the importance of attachment. I think if you prepare the right environment at home and get one or two people to consistently nmbe there for the child then they won't have attachment issues and will feel more secure and the connection at every moment of detachment is so important so you can easily reconnect with them when you return to them. Keeping the environment secure and consistent will help with them reconnecting with you. I wish i had known about attachment relationships whilst i was pregnant. Also the stress a mother feels during pregnancy is not just to reduce risks in pregnancy but actually have a neurological impact on the baby they become more susceptible to stress the mlre they are exposed to stress hormones. Its a whole thing and i wish i hadn't started working for the place i work at now whilst i was pregnant and that i took the full year off maternity leave. The first 3 years are the most important years in a childs life for thier entire future of howbthey will interpret the world and how they will react to situations.
I have questions and haven’t even finished watching. When I was pregnant I always found myself on your videos and after some times I’ve stopped and that’s a disservice for them so going to start again with notes and implemention I may even reach out via email regarding grit in motherhood as far repeating it everyday ( not that we can’t change it up) but the messes in particular. I’m fed up with their dad and then two with their disrespect and unrealistic expectations.
Thank you so much for sharing your day schedule with your gals. I always having been wondering will I able to manage my twins..(am due in April 2022)😉 Watching you and your gals has boosted my strength and confidence that it's gonna be a smooth journey of motherhood. 😀
They're SO smart and SO focused! My 3 year old just seems to lose interest so easily especially when playing with things that aren't dolls or animal toys
it seems like your LO is focused on animal toys/dolls at the moment and that's not necessarily a bad thing! if you want to teach certain skills, Maybe create different activities that is centered around the theme that your LO likes?(if you haven't tried) The time will come when his interests shift so don't worry too much! Enjoy the moment :)
@@bellsfiz thanks! I kinda figured this out... I just try to incorporate them into everything we're learning now... I pretend they are the teacher and do different voices for them lol
So I’m stay at home dad and my wife works outside the home. I’m new to household activities and duties, so several of the things You have scheduled seem like there’s no way they are complete in the time allowed. An hour and 15 minutes to make and eat dinner as well as clean up is soooooo fast. Thank you for making this video, though. I took some notes (especially on activities time) and am going to start adopting a schedule like this. It’s been very free range thus far, partly because I’m ignorant and new and partly because my son has special physical needs from birth (fixable with upcoming surgeries) so everything takes longer. 90 minutes for a “diaper” (diaper, catheter, ostomy) change yesterday, for example. At only 4 months, I know there will be more I could do with him down the road. Thx again, all the best
That was an amazing video! Thank you for sharing 💜 Each time, i feel bad as a mama, I watch one of your video and you always fuel me with good advices, super cool ideas and just good vibes. Thank you! Kisses and hugs from Geneva 🇨🇭
First I love how much of your schedule is determined by the girls and what they want to do while still being structured enough to be predictable for them :)
You are incredible I am so happy I came across your video i am excited to use these tips but wow what an amazing little family you are so blessed!!!!!!
Really thank you Ashley for sharing this. I feel so disorganized as a person, that I really need this kind of video to help me build a day routine. It’s reeeeaaaally helpful! Thank you thank you!!!
So much helpful info! Could you do a video and talk about how homeschooling can be affordable? I know there are many ways to go about it but stay at home mom only? That's tough and nearly impossible as a single parent...I love the idea of homeschooling and really want this for both of my kids ❤️🙏
This was soo informational & inspiring honestly . I'm new to your channel BUT you have definitely gained a Subscriber & im going to use a few of these tips for my littles ones.
How do you have energy to do all this, and cook and clean, plus any personal health like fitness? Its awesome how you work with your girls. I struggle to do so many activies in the day but I will do at least 2 or so. and I'll read to her and play pretend. Mom fatigue is real for me, been trying to also work on my health. and have to keep up with all the housework and cooking.
Wow fantastic video. The only recommendation I have is about letter formation. Kylie would benefit from going back to sandpaper letters to learn how to properly form her letters. This is a huge part of the Montessori philosophy. Thank you for this video and I look forward to sharing it!
Took a little break from your channel, don’t know why because I love it. Maybe it didn’t come up on my feed Hihi. But thanks so much for sharing this. You’re so motivating to be patient and understanding to my baby and toddler. Binging everything I’ve missed during my cardio haha ❤️
beautiful kids, yes to hybrid vigor. we are just working on getting our girl adjusted to the move from california to japan. But we've begun implementing some of the things you mentioned.
Thank you for sharing advice and your life ! It helps alot. Montessori is not really a thing here in Belgium so you are my main source of information !
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I’m going to be 100% honest. I fully expected to feel terrible about myself as a mom after this video. However, I left feeling like everything you do is pretty accessible. It left me feeling empowered. I am so glad you were upfront about screen time. It’s so refreshing! Thank you for making this video 💜
Why would you go into a video, expecting for it to make you feel bad? 🥲
Agreed! 🤍
@@isitoveryet9525 because I don’t let my discomfort keep me from trying to help my daughter. If I felt bad after then I would examine why I felt bad but this video did not. So I’m pleasantly surprised.
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This was so inspiring to me! I have realized that a lot of my stress during the day is because my house is not equipped for my children to do things themselves. Thank you for the helpful video!
They are unbelievably good at kitchen tasks. 😱 it’s amazing. Kids that age usually spill all over the place.
Thats the beauty of Montessori! It stresses giving children the activities needed to do practical life tasks (like cooking) and gives them the time to master those skills!
Children love it :)
I'm literally speechless! You're doing such a great job with the girls!
Mia's speech is just the cutest thing in the world! And Kylie's such a good big sister. I can't wait to be a mom like you when I grow up!!
I love that you allow an hour of screentime. I wish I could do better about limiting it for my son, but it's definitely refreshing to see other families incorporating it even though it's "frowned upon"
I absolutely love this video. If I had not known the age of ever girl in advance I would have thought they were much older. You two parents have done an excellent job teaching your children to be independent. And to keep your children on a schedule I do understand why. Everytime I watch your videos I'm amazed by what the girl's are doing now. Thank you so much for sharing.
I'm an African we don't believe in homeschooling but this video has challenged me to try teaching my children at home. Thank you
Who's we 😂👀
I love watching those two kiddos playing together. They seem like best friends and are so helpful and sweet. Thank you for setting such a good example for us mothers out there!
I love this video! Can you maybe make one showing how you transition from activities throughout the day. (Ie: clean up, how much guiding a child would need when determining what to do)
I second and triple that!!!! 👍👍👍👍🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞
I would also love to see that!
Yes, that would be great!
Me five😁
If it’s not too intrusive it’s something I’d love to see too!! I have a toddler and an infant and man I could use a bit of handholding from a fellow mama.
You are a stunning inspiration! I am a decade away from having kids but your ideas and routine make me feel empowered to raise them confidently! Thank you SO much
What a lovely routine and day! You’re an amazing mama.
They are so sweet, competent, and adorable. I wish I could have another seeing them so close. Definitely goals here. I feel like at 14 months old, I still get absolutely nothing done all day and rely too much on music videos when our goal was zero screens. It's probably an 1hr a day or even 2 on bad days.
I just want to say thank you so much.. I had my daughter at montessori school, however we can no longer afford it. I can continue with this routine ❤
Thank you so much for making the time to create such informational and educational content. Honestly if not for finding your channel I would have never heard of montessori and because of your wonderful channel I feel so empowered in my parenting choices with my now 2 year old who we have done our own version of montessori on a budget with and I am due very soon with our second baby and feel so ready to do all of this with them too. Thank you xx
You guys make me so excited to have kids some day! Your family is gorgeous and Kylie and Mia are the smartest most engaging kids ❤️❤️
This was extremely helpful! I feel like at 21 months with another on the way, I'm finally developing some minor semblance of a daily routine. And it is a huge stress relief - thank God! I really appreciate seeing your full routine and am amazed by how much work you guys put in for the girls. Thank you for giving me a wonderful structure to strive for and for the constant inspiration.
you have a great house and property - very conducive to home life and raising little ones!
such sweet little girls. you’re doing a great job!
I still come back to watch your videos for guidance with my baby but also I don’t know if it’s the editing, aesthetics, or your voice but it melts patenting anxieties and is so pleasant to watch. Thank you for keeping videos up.
I thoroughly enjoyed your recent youtube on EC and your Keynote on Montessori for Modern Parents. So my only question is, are you planning a TED Talk? I can see you reaching and inspiring so many more parents and grandparents. You are a Montessori Superstar. You are absolutely amazing.
You have come such a long way from when I started watching you! You have stuck to the journey in a way I couldn't but I am inspired by many of your videos to get back on it and homeschool!
Video hasn’t even started and I already know this is gonna be good content ❤️
Thanks for sharing your day, your girls are adorable and I loved watching them play, my sister and I NEVER got along growing up. 😢
I am hoping to implement some Montessori techniques with my baby granddaughter who is just 8 months old. I am learning so much from you, so thanks for the hard work!
Such an inspiration! I have a one year old and I’m love the Montessori parenting style. She gets no screen time, only when I really need to get something done which is not often. She loves independent play and I am trying to teach her the alphabet and trying to potty train her. Thank you for providing me with new ideas for educational toys! 😌
Yup, I also used to learn, while my kid nightime. Now I am doing my reading while nap time :)
Thanks for sharing! Hope you and your family are having a happy Thursday.
Thanks, you too!
I am absolutely mind blown about your routine, it‘s 100% goals. Wow 😍
Congratulations on the 300k subscribers!! 😍🥳
Thanks!! 😜
What night light do you use?
Wow. I love everything. Thank you for sharing. I would've loved to know about Montessori when my boys were young.
your day seems so easy, I need a schedule just don't know how to start
Its a lot of trial and error. Just follow your kids rhythm if they have any and plan around that
I started by taking a day to pay attention and write down what we already do, then thinking of what I would rather have our day look like. :)
Your my favorite Montessori channel! Thank you for all your great content!
I noticed that you’re doing your own editing, outsourcing it can be a huge game changer for you! It’s not too expensive and the time you will buy back is priceless. I’m a small youtuber and I have found a decent editor who is constantly working with me to ensure I’m happy with the edits and takes feedback and improved with every video. I highly recommend you taking the time to find a good editor, your life will be forever changed!!
Wow !!! they are amazing .. even the toddler? I love the team work, no pushing and fighting. They are helpful and good in the kitchen they are incredible. I wish I'd see them when they're older. Wow. Impressive indeed.
So glad u made this video! I love how flexible and child led ur routine is 🙌
You have always been such an inspiration! My little one is a bit older than Mia and I love getting ideas and being inspired by you! Sending you hugs!
This is so helpfull! Thank you :) my oldest son will be 4 this Christmas and wil start in Montessori elementary/kindergarden in january. I’m learning more about the montessori approach each day.
Ashley!! I can’t wait to watch this, I have been waiting for a video like this!! We’re currently hiking/camping in the German countryside. I love the content you’ve been sharing lately ❤️ you’re amazing. Also, happy belated birthday Mike!!
Thank you for sharing ♥️ I have been slowly cutting back screen time in our household. I’m living with chronic pain so it’s a learning experience. Finding things that works with us and this has definitely showed me what I and my family can do together.
Hi HapaFamily! I would like to thank you for your guidance and sharing in this routine video. I started and implimented your routine abt 3 days ago; this has helped my son who is 2 to enjoy and learn better with me by his side. I have nanny but she doesnt speak much during playtime when he attended my son, which I found a loss in language acquisition. Also, after 2 days of routine introduction, I have reduced his screentime to max 3h and he was okay in the transition of activity. Glad I googled up and your video came in. Really appreciate it❤ im feeling that im a better mama than before🤍and its you who helped. Wishing you abundant wealth and health🥰
Love this video so much! I love how present you are with the girls and how confident and secure they are. You’re so inspirational 🤩
I loved this video. Your days are full of activities and there's not much screen time involved. I'm not a mother yet but I do plan on raising my children the Montessori way. Your videos are very inspiring please keep them coming 😊
You have such wonderfully full days with your girls-how are you going to adjust to Kylie being in school 😭 I mean, obviously it will be wonderful for her, but I'm already having to pep talk myself into it 2 years early. Is Kylie going to go only for the morning cycle or the whole day?
(Mia's walk down the stairs in the morning in that outfit was a whole mood!)
She’ll be going to a 3-hour morning class, 5 days a week. I’m so happy for her because she’s really been craving some more socialization! And honestly looking forward to some more one-on-one time with Mia. ❤️
@@HapaFamily our poor kids definitely lacked socialization-a year is a lot in kid years! We just started going into the world and can immediately see a difference with our daughter. Also it sounds like the best way to deal with sending your little one off to school is to have another little one to preoccupy you... 🤣 noted ✍
@@HapaFamily, can I ask about the cost of the school in your area, please?
It's $6,700 for 9 months (Sep. - May) for the 3 hours 5 days a week in my area. And while it's basically unattainable for us, I still really want to justify it.
Thanks for the video, it's very much helpful as our days are so unstructured and I feel like unproductive.
@@nadikstrizheus5815 seems like a completely ridiculous price tag really - if you invested even a fraction of that into a Montessori based (or any style) home education you could provide far more than any school could hope too.
@@nadikstrizheus5815 that seems like a lot. I’m going to sending my four year old to a more traditional preschool in the mornings just to get some socialization and get used to how kindergarten will be like. (It’s all full day here) And then we can hopefully spend the afternoons and evening more Montessori style. And I’ll be paying less than half of that price tag.
You and your family are so inspirational. Thank you so much. Do you have any advice for guilt/anxiety over not applying Montessori much during the early years and too much screen time? My son is 4 and I feel like I failed him. Also, do you feel if you only had one child, she would have much more difficulty playing independently? I can't even imagine my son playing 20 minutes on his own let alone 2 hours haha. I'm his constant playmate.
I FELT THIS! hope things are going well for you!
Current situation
Yeah, same! My son is almost 4 and we just barely had a baby. He is way too good at playing Nintendo switch games and knows how to select his own movies on our Amazon Fire Stick 🤦♀️. I've been doing better by getting us outside but he will not, I repeat, will NOT entertain himself. Even before I started letting him watch TV when he was a little younger, he hated playing alone. I'd get his toys out and he'd start playing and I'd try to sneak away to the kitchen, which is visible from the living room, to do dishes. Less than 5 minutes later he would come and grab me to come play with him. Now that he's got a colicky little sister, it's even more difficult.
I'm slowly making small changes though week by week that I feel are making small differences. We read more throughout the day, we spend more time outside (dollar stores have awesome outdoor play stuff for cheap), and we play board games more. I'm really really struggling trying to incorporate chores in the middle of all of it so much husband has been helping. He's going to be going back to school soon though so I'm not sure how I'm going to do it alone.
Just know you're not alone! And take baby steps. Maybe give your 4 year old 30 less minutes of screen time each week until you reach the desired amount of screen time. And maybe purchase cheap things at the dollar store that you can use for learning/activities. You can always talk to local libraries, schools, try to find out programs that give away free pre-K learning materials too (there's lots online as well!). You got this! And remember....baby steps. You'll be able to make a routine that works for you and him but take your time and don't stress too much!
This is probably my favorite video to watch!!!! It motivates me so so so much to keep encouraging my kids to be more independent and I love seeing all the Montessori activities! Would truly LOVE this years updated homeschooling day and night schedule for some extra motivation as your girls are growing along with my kiddos! Thanks for always providing so much beautiful and helpful content! 🥰💕🙏🏻
I love the natural flow of the day! And so many free choices for the girls. I'm hoping you get some more personal time on the weekend and I'm praying hubby gets to spend more time with the babies ❤❤❤❤
Wow, I am really amazed watching your video, your girls were very independently learning to do things on their own, I like the way how you raise your children to become confident and competent learner, they were so independent and self learning skills. I like watching your video.
Love seeing your notifications! I love all your content! Your family is beautiful & your girls are so smart!!! happy Im early, so you should hopefully see my comment! Thank you for your videos...you are such a genuine good person & I can watch any of your videos & love them!
Thanks so much, Misty! ☺️
Just wanted to say Thanks for this video! It must have been a difficult one to get together but I appreciate it! 🙏
Thank you for the video! I like how you are going with the flow, and just let kids to choose what they want to do. I also feel empowered, because our newly started homeschool routine is also changing day to day. This is a very full day for kids, lots of different experiences and learning new skills, wonderful!
Wow so amazed by you and how you’ve raised these girls. Good job mama!
You are now at 300k I'm so happy and proud of you
I have been subscribed since you were pregnant with Mia. I'm so happy you hit this milestones and to more wins.
I'm literally using my toddler's naptime to crochet a baby blanket while watching your video and I see you doing the same! Hilarious!
Yes!! 🙌🏼 🧶🪡
This is a wonderful video. Thank you for sharing and inspiring me. I hope to begin homeschooling this year and boy did this feel good to see. Thank you and God bless your family.
Love this! You're such a great mom! 💖
Hi Ashley! I’ve been catching up on your latest videos. Hope you’re all doing okay. Thank you for sharing your whole day with us, it’s really nice to see how you and the girls practise Montessori principles basically throughout every aspect of life. It’s remarkable to see the effect it has had on them.
This is a great video. I nanny a lot of boys and a lot of this stuff would be difficult for them to get through since they have to get the energy out before they sit down to concentrate. You definitely have to go by how each child is. I definitely have followed a similar schedule with the girls. I have nannied.
Thank you for going to such efforts with making this video. Our Montessori school closed for the summer, and I've felt clueless most of the time about how to structure things. I normally work when she is at school, so this has been a real adjustment! Your video is very helpful for how we can approach our home structure.
Hi Ashley, I love your videos and both your girls. I have recently started shelf set up and I have watched your videos so many times and they were really helpful. Thank you so much for uploading videos and truly appreciate. Thank you Ashley😊
Your content never ceases to impress. Way to knock out bed time routine! That part really made the whole video for me. Very inspiring & motivating👏 idk how you make it work so effortlessly & both your littles have CLEARLY benefited from having that solid structure & rhythm to look forward to each day/night👌 I’ve been trying to implement better routines with mine & they always seem to thrive when they know what to expect. I think it helps give them that sense of security & control for themselves. As you said also, involving them in daily activities making them feel included is SO important in developing their own sense of independence👍
Thanks! ❤️
Your kids are so smart it’s impressive, definitely due to your great teaching and raising them so patiently. I was like “wait she can spell? And she can already cut this precisely?” Can’t wait to have kids one day ♥️
Superb parenting. But most of all very normal activities. Such independence at avery young age. Amazing!
What an awesome family! Keep up the great work!
This is the dream :) I am five months pregnant with the first baby and actively learning about the Montessori approach, so thank you for all the wonderful, educational content and examples. I was just wondering what would a day in the life of a full time, 9 to 5 working mom look like. What I mean is, when you have very limited time to spend with your little ones, how to prioritize the activities? Are there any resources that you would recommend?
I'm starting to think of that as the world opens up and returning to work becomes a possibility. My personal plan will be to heavily focus on practical life as that will allow us to get things done as a family, spend time together, and encompasses all the skills she needs to learn from motor to mathematics. The shelf will be available and maintained for her play time in the evenings and even more so on weekends 😁
I would also prepare the best person to be with them constantly i mean consistently that it is just one or 2 people who they have every day with them that they can fully trust and have that attachment relationship with. I would really really really recommend looking into the attachment relationship theories the talks on TH-cam whilst you are doing some chores or walking or something gabor mate goes into the importance of attachment. I think if you prepare the right environment at home and get one or two people to consistently nmbe there for the child then they won't have attachment issues and will feel more secure and the connection at every moment of detachment is so important so you can easily reconnect with them when you return to them. Keeping the environment secure and consistent will help with them reconnecting with you. I wish i had known about attachment relationships whilst i was pregnant. Also the stress a mother feels during pregnancy is not just to reduce risks in pregnancy but actually have a neurological impact on the baby they become more susceptible to stress the mlre they are exposed to stress hormones. Its a whole thing and i wish i hadn't started working for the place i work at now whilst i was pregnant and that i took the full year off maternity leave. The first 3 years are the most important years in a childs life for thier entire future of howbthey will interpret the world and how they will react to situations.
I have questions and haven’t even finished watching. When I was pregnant I always found myself on your videos and after some times I’ve stopped and that’s a disservice for them so going to start again with notes and implemention I may even reach out via email regarding grit in motherhood as far repeating it everyday ( not that we can’t change it up) but the messes in particular. I’m fed up with their dad and then two with their disrespect and unrealistic expectations.
you have trained your kids so well . Am surprised the way the younger one is eating by herself i used to struggle great mom
Amazing! 😊💜 So impressed by all the activities and how independent and capable both the girls are.
Thank you so much for sharing your day schedule with your gals. I always having been wondering will I able to manage my twins..(am due in April 2022)😉 Watching you and your gals has boosted my strength and confidence that it's gonna be a smooth journey of motherhood. 😀
They're SO smart and SO focused! My 3 year old just seems to lose interest so easily especially when playing with things that aren't dolls or animal toys
it seems like your LO is focused on animal toys/dolls at the moment and that's not necessarily a bad thing! if you want to teach certain skills, Maybe create different activities that is centered around the theme that your LO likes?(if you haven't tried)
The time will come when his interests shift so don't worry too much! Enjoy the moment :)
@@bellsfiz thanks! I kinda figured this out... I just try to incorporate them into everything we're learning now... I pretend they are the teacher and do different voices for them lol
So I’m stay at home dad and my wife works outside the home. I’m new to household activities and duties, so several of the things You have scheduled seem like there’s no way they are complete in the time allowed. An hour and 15 minutes to make and eat dinner as well as clean up is soooooo fast.
Thank you for making this video, though. I took some notes (especially on activities time) and am going to start adopting a schedule like this. It’s been very free range thus far, partly because I’m ignorant and new and partly because my son has special physical needs from birth (fixable with upcoming surgeries) so everything takes longer. 90 minutes for a “diaper” (diaper, catheter, ostomy) change yesterday, for example. At only 4 months, I know there will be more I could do with him down the road.
Thx again, all the best
It’s perfect! I cried! It’s something I always wished to accomplish
I loved watching this! I know it probably took forever to film and edit, so thank you for sharing. Your family is a great inspiration to mine :)
That was an amazing video! Thank you for sharing 💜 Each time, i feel bad as a mama, I watch one of your video and you always fuel me with good advices, super cool ideas and just good vibes. Thank you! Kisses and hugs from Geneva 🇨🇭
Loved this!! Just wanted to say your such an amazing mum and they are super lucky to have you xx
Thank you! Would love a video about quiet time, how dos it work and what do you do if they are to loud or fiting
You are amazing! Your girls are so focused and smart!
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I love how much of your schedule is determined by the girls and what they want to do while still being structured enough to be predictable for them :)
Your daughters are soooo lucky to have a mother like you!! I've learned a lot from your videos. Thank you so much!
Just WOW! Very inspirational! So many ideas in it!
Thank you!
It was my preschoolers last day before summer break so perfect timing :)
I love your videos, thank you for the time and the love you put in your videos. I’m being learning so much🥰❤️💐
I was going to say I get so worried about the kids getting cavities so it’s good to see you still check Kylie’s teeth
Thank you!!!. From South America (Perú)
You are incredible I am so happy I came across your video i am excited to use these tips but wow what an amazing little family you are so blessed!!!!!!
Amazing video, love your episodes - practical and easy.
Really thank you Ashley for sharing this. I feel so disorganized as a person, that I really need this kind of video to help me build a day routine. It’s reeeeaaaally helpful! Thank you thank you!!!
So much helpful info! Could you do a video and talk about how homeschooling can be affordable? I know there are many ways to go about it but stay at home mom only? That's tough and nearly impossible as a single parent...I love the idea of homeschooling and really want this for both of my kids ❤️🙏
This was soo informational & inspiring honestly . I'm new to your channel BUT you have definitely gained a Subscriber & im going to use a few of these tips for my littles ones.
Wow. Amazing. You and the girls. What an inspiration. You make it look so easy 😊
You have always been my inspiration mommy 🥰
Thank you for your videos
How do you have energy to do all this, and cook and clean, plus any personal health like fitness? Its awesome how you work with your girls. I struggle to do so many activies in the day but I will do at least 2 or so. and I'll read to her and play pretend. Mom fatigue is real for me, been trying to also work on my health. and have to keep up with all the housework and cooking.
Your 2 little girls are so adorable. We learn a lot from you. Thanks for sharing 😘
Congrats on 300k subscribers! 🥳😍 Gonna watch the video later, cant wait 😊
Wow fantastic video. The only recommendation I have is about letter formation. Kylie would benefit from going back to sandpaper letters to learn how to properly form her letters. This is a huge part of the Montessori philosophy. Thank you for this video and I look forward to sharing it!
Great video this has inspired me to add more structure to my toddler's routine
Took a little break from your channel, don’t know why because I love it. Maybe it didn’t come up on my feed Hihi. But thanks so much for sharing this. You’re so motivating to be patient and understanding to my baby and toddler. Binging everything I’ve missed during my cardio haha ❤️
You are amazing Ashley!!!
Can you talk a little bit more about circle time and work cycles?
Very well done children, proud mother
beautiful kids, yes to hybrid vigor. we are just working on getting our girl adjusted to the move from california to japan. But we've begun implementing some of the things you mentioned.
Love your little family and channel ❤️ You’re such an inspiration! Thanks for all the ideas!
Thank you for sharing advice and your life ! It helps alot. Montessori is not really a thing here in Belgium so you are my main source of information !