Raising Joyful Kids

Your Path to Joyful Parenting Starts Here

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Welcome

Raising Joyful Kids is your compassionate partner in parenting, dedicated to helping families create nurturing, vibrant homes where children flourish. Drawing inspiration from Montessori principles, we celebrate each child's unique learning journey and support parents in fostering independence, curiosity, and self-discovery.

Our expert resources blend practical advice with heartfelt understanding, covering early childhood development, positive discipline, and playful learning strategies. We're more than an information hub – we're a supportive community committed to helping parents build deep, meaningful connections with their children.

Join us and transform parenting into a joyful, rewarding adventure.

Purviz Birdie, AMI

Welcome! I'm Purviz, and I've dedicated nearly four decades to the Montessori education method, fostering young minds with joy and care. With a direct connection to Dr. Montessori through my training director, I have a profound understanding of authentic Montessori principles. My experience includes teaching in various schools and running my own Montessori establishments for over 25 years. Now, I’m passionate about sharing my knowledge with parents, caregivers, and educators, empowering them to create enriching learning experiences at home or school. By incorporating simple, effective Montessori strategies, we can nurture independence, self-confidence, and a love for learning in every child.

Join me on this journey to raise joyful children as your guide in parenting!

What Our Client’s Say

  • “Without a doubt, Purviz has secured some of the finest educators for her school who are sharp, caring, and gentle instructors who are dedicated to fostering my children’s intellectual, social and emotional development.  They are constantly developing more engaging curricula and creative ways to foster classroom unity.  Each morning my children are excited about selecting their work for the day. My four-year-old delights in telling me about the topics he explored during his school day--everything from the solar system to Vincent Van Gogh's art. Overall, I am convinced that Purviz has created a rich, stimulating environment in which my children can maximize their potential.“

    Adrienne S.

  • “After attending Purviz’s school I believe that my son will begin elementary school as an independent thinker.” 

    Ariela U.

  • “Purviz has an amazing gift for providing a peaceful environment where her students can discover new things every day. Even though it’s been a year since my son has been in her classroom, he still tells us stories about Purviz, his former classmates, and the things he learned while in her care.”

    Nikki B.

  • “My son is learning at an unbelievable rate! The only regret we have now is that we didn’t send our older daughter to Purviz.” 

    Teresa D.

  • “My daughter looks forward to going to preschool each morning and I love hearing each day about what she has accomplished in school. As a result of my daughter’s Montessori education, she has gained a great deal of confidence. Her academic development is just excellent. She has truly developed a love for learning. Just at the age of 5 she is confidently reading, writing and adding/subtracting numbers.”

    Sherri W.

  • “Purviz has provided our child with the perfect environment for learning. I'm very fortunate to have found such an amazing place for my son to learn and grow.”

    Angie C.

  • “My three-month old son absolutely loves the teachers and other children in the infant room.  It's truly wonderful, and quite a relief, to be told every day what a happy boy he is!  I’m so happy that my baby is so happy!” 

    Erica A.

  • “We so appreciate the genuine care that is provided for our children, affording them a healthy and friendly atmosphere to learn and spend their days.  We’ve watched our babies blossom into independent boys who have so much pride in the work that they do.  They help set the dinner table, clear items from the table when we are done, load the dishwasher, they even help with table washing and sorting laundry, these are all key components of the Montessori practical life curriculum. ’m certain that was something he learned with Purviz“

    Allison and Jim M.

  • “All three of our kids attended Purviz’s Montessori Schools. She is an incredibly talented, hardworking, and thoughtful person. The teachers we have had have been excellent. The school is beautiful with nice, bright, and clean classrooms full of activities and materials for the kids. The playground and other outdoor activities are really nice as well. I highly recommend Purviz.”

    Bryan S.

  • “Purviz’s school has been the second home for two of our children from infancy through year five. The teachers are absolutely wonderful, supportive, and caring. They spend time with every child, and they support their individual needs. Purviz’s school is truly one of the best places for a child to grow and discover their special, wonderful, individual self!”

    John D.

  • “Our son began attending Purviz’s school at age 8 months and has been a student there for 5 years.  Words cannot describe how happy we are.  The quality of education surpasses any other school of its kind in our town.  Purviz is an amazing educator.  Attending her school was one of the best decisions we've ever made as parents.  Purviz and her staff have provided my son with wonderful memories that will last a lifetime.”

    Sarah D.

  • “Purviz’s school is more than a very effective educational institution, it is has been a life changing experience for my 5 year old son. He gained vast amounts of knowledge and a keen intuition for literature, math, and science. But most importantly, he gained a profound sense of confidence, self-sufficiency, and leadership. I am certain that all of these are attributable to the very empowering and nurturing environment that she provides.”

    Fred O.

  • “I was very pleased with how much my son has learned with Purviz in only one year. The staff is excellent, as well as caring and patient. The building is new, and the classroom environment is outstanding. My only regret is not transferring my son to this school sooner!“

    EJF

  • “I have known Purviz for many years.  All three of my children went to Purviz’s preschool Purviz runs a wonderful program.  I think she structures their learning is such a way that the kids don't always know they are learning!  They laugh, play, create and learn the entire time they are there.  They learn life skills that they build on when they entire the school system.  My boys had a clear advantage when they entered Kindergarten.  They were good readers, respectful of their peers, teachers and their environment.  All of my kid looked forward to going to preschool each morning and I loved hearing about what they had accomplished each day in school.”

    Susie W.