The Modern Indian Parent

32. Become A Montessori Parent ft. Ankita Chandak @followyourchild


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Are you a mother feeling overwhelmed by the myriad of parenting advice out there? Looking for a nurturing approach to help your child thrive?

 In this enlightening episode of the Modern Indian Parent podcast, host Sanchita Daswani, a pediatric nutritionist, welcomes Ankita Bagri Chandak, a certified Montessori educator and positive parenting coach.


Together, they dive deep into the world of child-led learning, discussing the importance of following your child’s lead in their educational journey.


Ankita shares her personal story that ignited her passion for Montessori education and how it can transform the parent-child relationship. With a focus on nurturing empathy, understanding, and love, Ankita reveals key Montessori principles that empower parents to create a harmonious learning environment at home.


This episode is a must-listen for mothers of children under 10, offering practical insights and tips on how to embrace Montessori principles without feeling overwhelmed.


Tune in to discover how you can foster deeper connections with your child while nurturing their natural curiosity and independence.


00:00 Intro

03:06 Ankita’s Journey into Montessori

05:13 Understanding Montessori

 06:26 Importance of Following the Child

 08:52 Key Concepts of Montessori

 10:54 Getting Started with Montessori

13:52 Why does Montessori receive criticism

15:46 Tools and Materials for Montessori

 21:01 Baby Led Weaning the Montessori way

 22:17 Is Montessori for Every Child

 24:21 How to implement Montessori if families are not on board

25:22 Can you implement Montessori at home if child doesn’t go to Montessori school

 26:55 The importance of community for Montessori

29:42 How to start Montessori if child is older

31:30 How to work with Ankita

 

You can follow Sanchita on:

www.instagram.com/sanchitadaswani

 

You can follow Ankita on:

www.instagram.com/followyourchild

 

Check out some of our previous episodes:

 

4.  My child wont eat without screens

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itrzVg3P72M

 

1. Child Nutritionist explains- the right way to start solids

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQD5TewSmVQ&list=PL80AqRVvQHY2NtmHVpHj6I2CYyuQ6kxZ8&index=29

 

 


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