CALM AND CONNECTED - EPISODE 134

Have you ever considered a different educational style for your children besides the conventional method? If so, perhaps you have heard of the Montessori method. It is based on self-directed activity, hands-on learning and collaborative play. In Montessori classrooms children make creative choices in their learning, while the classroom and the highly trained teacher offer age-appropriate activities to guide the process. In this episode, I spoke to Montessori Home Consultant, Jeanne-Marie Paynel about the benefits of this education style.

The topics we cover in this episode are;

Jeanne’s background
Co-working nursery spaces
Who is Doctor Montessori?
What we used to think of new born babies brains
How we see children and education now
The differences of a Montessori school and conventional education
Mixed age classes and the benefits
“Help me to do it by myself” the Montessori Moto
Why the Montessori method doesn’t use a crib
Getting your child to help with food prep
The red flags to look out for when finding a Montessori school

About The Guest - Jeanne-Marie Paynel, M.Ed.

Jeanne-Marie Paynel, M.Ed, is a Parenting Mentor, Montessori Home Consultant, and Doula supporting parents to confidently raise the next generation of good-hearted humans. She’s the host of The Art of Parenting podcast and founder of Your Parenting Mentor where she guides expectant parents, caregivers, and parents of young children to better prepare their homes and themselves for their children to thrive during the first six crucial years of life. She believes that a supportive and peaceful home atmosphere will allow every child to flourish as an independent, confident and capable learner. She combines her many passions to serve her community: Montessori, RIE, Conscious Parenting, Positive Discipline, and Mindfulness. Her mission is to help parents appreciate the true importance of their role - not as servants or teachers, but as supporters and guides of their children's natural development.

Website - https://voilamontessori.com/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jeannemariepaynel/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jeannemariepaynel.yourparentingmentor

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1J0xiJZgzhF2z6TQig3tiw