How can the Montessori method, which is aimed at practical learning and knowledge of the world, help the smallest and even newborns? The book by professional Montessori teachers Paula Polk Lillard and Lynn Lillard Jessen answers these and many other questions in an accessible form. Based on the ideas of Maria Montessori, they explain to young mothers what is needed for the development and comfort of their babies. Children's room design, diet, first self-care skills, potty training - all these important issues are raised in the book. "Montessori from the Beginning" is not only a useful guide to the daily practice of a young mother, but also an important book for understanding the emotional life of a child, what creates a calm, happy and confident personality.