“Empowering parents with knowledge and resources to support their child’s journey“
Sammamish Montessori School (SMS) is delighted to introduce Parent Education Program, specially designed to support
support families on their parenting journey and strengthen the home-school connection. This program is a natural extension of SMS’s decades-old mission to nurture the child, emotionally, socially, and academically by empowering the adults who guide them every day.
The series will be led by Erika Mathur, a certified parent coach, early childhood education specialist, and parent educator dedicated to helping families elevate connection, communication, and collaboration at home. As a mother to a teenager and a young adult, she combines personal experience with professional expertise to guide parents in strengthening communication, identifying family values, and building respectful, harmonious relationships with their children. She is also a parent educator at Big Life Journal, where she supports parents, teachers, therapists, and counselors with practical tools to help children develop confidence, resilience, and a growth mindset.
Through a variety of engaging and insightful sessions, Erika will guide parents through topics such as:
- Fostering Independence in Daily Routines
- Encouraging Language Growth Through Everyday Interactions
- Creating Healthy Bedtime Routines
- Supporting Sensory Needs and Self-Regulation
- Encouraging Social Skills and Emotional Growth in Everyday Moments
- Positive Discipline: Setting Limits with Love and Respect
- Handling Tantrums and Big Feelings: Why They Happen and How to Respond
- Fostering a Growth Mindset in Young Children
- Managing Separation Anxiety and Transitions with Confidence
See the full schedule on ParentSquare
Each session will provide parents with practical strategies and a deeper understanding to help nurture their child’s growth at home.
Why this program matters:
Parenting young children comes with both fulfillment and challenges. The Parent Education Program provides families with a shared space to learn, connect, and grow together. By practicing the Montessori principles-based parenting, SMS aims to build a bridge between home and school, creating consistency, confidence, and connection in every child’s daily life.
“When we partner with parents, we strengthen the circle of support around each child,”
says Jabeen Hussain, Head of School at SMS.
“This program gives families practical tools and encouragement to navigate parenting with confidence and compassion, fostering the same sense of respect and independence we value in our classrooms.”
Families are encouraged to register here: SMS Parent Education Program Sign-Up Form.
Sammamish Montessori School looks forward to building a stronger, more connected community through this new initiative—one that uplifts parents and empowers children to thrive.
