Testimonials

Thank you so very much for your book. I LOVE IT. I can hear you so calmly and clearly throughout it! Your wit, your common sense, your realness, your non-judgement. What a hero you are in these complicated times of parenting.

Look what we just received! We now have an autographed copy to share with parents and staff. The author, Sharon Murdock, is a St. Andrews Montessori alumni parent and former Toddler guide at Montessori of Macon and she has written a wonderful book all about the journey of toilet training your toddler.

Our class has been an extremely enriching and rewarding experience. My toddler looks forward to it, talks about it at home, and is proud of her accomplishments each week. I have learned so much about her skills, interests, and learning style from observing her in class and watching her engage in jobs independently. Sharon is incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and is a wealth of information to parents. She has inspired us to integrate these effective Montessori strategies into our daily life, and she has provided validation and support for handling challenging parenting situations.

You coached us through this journey with Crosby and now I will absolutely be ordering a copy to coach me through it again with Crosby’s little brother, Lincoln (who just started in his Montessori toddler room on Monday!)
Grateful to have experienced your wisdom first-hand, Sharon!

Sharon's nurturing presence, wisdom, and insight are huge assets in the classroom. Her diplomatic and proactive communication style is a key component to mentoring other teachers into fostering an authentic knowledge of educating young children.

I had the honor of working alongside Sharon and having her as a mentor for several years. Her understanding of toddlers and how to support them in their development was both inspiring and life changing. She created an environment where each child felt safe, heard and supported. She always met them where they were at for exactly who they were. Sharon is truly a toddler whisperer and will forever have a very special place in my heart.

So excited to see Sharon publish this book! While I am grateful to be well beyond the potty training stage of parenthood, I have direct experience with Sharon's talents as a toilet whisperer. We were lucky to have her as a Montessori educator during Madeleine's toddler years, and will always be grateful for all that she (and we) learned from Sharon: toileting and otherwise. If you or someone you know is entering the potty training stage, check out this book

Our toddler has learned so much this year and she loves going to school everyday! We have loved watching her grow and mature and learn how to use the potty! Sharon was an amazing first teacher for our daughter!

During the time that our 2 year old son attended class with Sharon we have been thrilled to watch him develop from a timid toddler into a young kid with increasing resiliency in social situations. It is amazing to watch him use the Montessori classroom space and to interact with the other children and Sharon, the teacher. Sharon's insights on toddler behavior and development have revolutionized our family interactions and finessed how we as parents deal with the 'Terrible Twos'. Best of all, our son loves the class so much that he asks daily whether today is a "school day". We couldn't have picked a better way to introduce our son to school.

Congratulations Sharon! You are such an inspiration! From amazing teacher of little people to teacher of big people! Thank you for sharing all your knowledge. I cannot wait to receive your book!

We really appreciate the way we can ask Sharon questions about what our toddler is doing and she always has such helpful advice and insights. She has really helped us understand how to best support our daughter.

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