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Infants

Navigating the beautiful chaos of early parenthood? Our infant blogs are your trusted companion, offering expert advice and practical tips for new parents. Empowering you with knowledge, comfort, and community as you embark on this incredible journey of parenthood and especially through your baby’s first year.

Toddlers

Toddlers can make parenting or fun! Between epic tantrums, unexpected giggles, and ninja-like escape artists, toddler life is anything but predictable. Empowering you with knowledge, strategies, and support as you guide your little explorer through their most dynamic developmental years.

Preschoolers

Welcome to the age of endless questions and imagination unleashed. Preschoolers are walking miracles of curiosity and attitude, transforming your home into a playground of possibility and occasional mayhem. We're your compass through this adventurous age offering real-world insights, expert strategies, and the occasional sanity-saving tips to navigate the beautiful chaos of preschool parenting.

Everyday Challenges

Mindful Spaces: Reducing Sensory Distractions

Today's children inhabit the most stimulating home environments in human history. Between singing toys, glowing screens, and rooms overflowing with colorful playthings, their senses rarely find a moment's peace. Yet the solution to many common behavioral challenges might be surprisingly simple: turning down the sensory volume in our homes.

Peaceful Bedtimes: Proven Strategies to End the Nightly Struggl

"Just five more minutes!" Your preschoolers plea echoes through the house for the third time tonight, while your preschooler has somehow found the energy to turn bedtime into an Olympic sport. If your evening routine feels more like a nightly negotiation with tiny sleep-resistant CEOs, you're not alone. Millions of parents face this same challenge, watching the clock tick past bedtime while their energy reserves run low along with their patience. But here's the good news: those dreaded bedtime battles can become a thing of the past. With the right approach and consistent strategies, you can transform chaotic evenings into peaceful transitions to dreamland.

Time-Out: Is It Really the Best Discipline Strategy for Young Children?

Picture this: Your three-year-old is in the middle of an epic meltdown at the grocery store. Your instinct? Send them to the dreaded time-out corner when you get home. But what if this tried-and-true discipline method is actually working against you? Recent research in child psychology suggests that this popular parenting tool might be doing more harm than good – and there's a better way forward.

The Art of Answering ‘Why?’ for the Millionth Time

As parents, we've all been there: a seemingly endless cascade of “Why?” questions from our curious little ones. “Why is the sky blue?” “Why do birds sing?” “Why can’t I eat ice cream for breakfast?” “Why”, “why”, “why?” While it might feel repetitive, these questions are an integral part of a child’s natural drive to learn about the world. From a Montessori perspective, answering these questions isn’t just about satisfying curiosity—it’s about nurturing a lifelong love of learning and helping the child learn about the world that they can understand.

Rethinking Discipline: Why Time-Outs Don't Work for Young Children

Picture a child in time-out, sitting alone in a corner, tears streaming down their face. Is this really teaching them anything meaningful about their behavior? For generations, time-outs have been a default parenting tool but mounting evidence and alternative approaches like Montessori education suggest we might be missing a crucial opportunity for connection and growth. If you've ever wondered whether there's a better way to handle challenging behaviors, prepare to discover a more compassionate and effective approach to child discipline.

What’s Wrong with Time-Outs: A Montessori Perspective

Imagine a scenario where a two-year-old, let's call her Lily, is at home playing with her toys. She begins to throw her blocks across the room out of frustration because she can't build the tower she envisions. Her parents ask her not to throw the blocks, but she continues to do so. As Lily ignores them, they decide to implement a time-out as a disciplinary measure. They calmly explain that throwing toys is not allowed and guide her to sit on a specific chair for two minutes, adhering to the guideline of one minute per year of age.

Testimonials

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.
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. And her teacher is the best teacher ever! She is smart, friendly, informative, communicates, and genuinely cares about her students.
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. While on vacation this past week, my son asked what an armadillo looked like? I googled a picture to show him, and he then asked, “Why does he have armor?” I lazily replied, “That’s a good question. Why does a turtle have a shell?” to which he replied, “To keep safe from predators.” I’m certain that was something he learned with Purviz. His dad and I were thrilled to hear such a logical response from our 5 year old.
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. The owner, Purviz is an amazing educator. My son is currently reading "big" books due to her incredible teaching skills. The staff is top-notch. It's a close-knit school and its employees truly care about your child's well-being. The school is housed in a state of the art building which is flawless. Your child will be exposed to art, music, and fun physical activities aside from the quality Montessori curriculum. 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 they provide. They were willing to work with my child in a one on one basis in order to develop his strengths and improve on his shortfalls. The experience has been phenomenal and worth every single penny, and then some!
Fred O.
I was very pleased with how much my son has learned in Purviz’s school 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
Wonderful learning environment! Teachers are amazing. School is squeaky clean. Children learn how to be self-sufficient and help maintain their environment, which translates into wonderful help with chores at home! I feel my children are very well prepared to start primary school.
Lauren, C.
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.
Our son spent three wonderful years with Purviz. Purviz has an amazing gift for providing a peaceful environment where her students can discover new things every day. I can’t imagine a better beginning to his school years than the one he received with Purviz and I’m glad he will always have such nice memories about his preschool years.
Nikki S.