It’s easy to look at Montessori and think you need all the right toys or setup to do it. But at its core, Montessori is a way of seeing your child as their own person and treating them accordingly.  It’s the way we speak to them, the trust we give them, the opportunities we create for them to participate, and the way we slow down enough to notice who they are becoming. You don’t have to be a “perfect” Montessori parent to bring these principles into your home. What are some things you consider to be essential parenting principles in your home?