We love health, routine, and structure in Montessori. As parents, sometimes our commitment to these things may be the only things keeping us above water. In the most busy times I like to remember that most likely children won’t capture in their memories how well kept our homes were or which impressive meals we served, but they will remember what it felt like when we entered the room, our smile, the way we comforted and built them up in the times of struggle. Presence is the best gift we can offer our children.