Maria Montessori was very much aware of the role of the parent and their need for a clearer understanding of her ideas. She, therefore, lectured from time to time to parents during her using courses and congresses. Regrettably, she never found the time to write a book especially for them. The Montessori-Pierson Publishing Company has now collected 11 lectures in which Maria Montessori addresses parents, explaining how they might better understand their own role in the development of their child.