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

And remember, do not forget about yourself, take a few minutes for you and have a little fun!

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About The Guest - Jeanne-Marie Paynel

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

Calm and Connected Podcast episodes mentioned:

Ned Johnson

https://www.janinehalloran.com/podcast/calm-and-connected-episode-124

Nicole Schwarz

https://www.janinehalloran.com/podcast/calm-and-connected-episode-97

Sarah Moore

https://www.janinehalloran.com/podcast/calm-and-connected-episode-125

About The Host - Janine Halloran

Janine Halloran is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, an author, a speaker, an entrepreneur and a mom. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Janine has been working primarily with children and adolescents for over 15 years. She loves to create products and resources, so she started two businesses to support families and professionals who work with children and teens. ‘Coping Skills for Kids’ provides products and resources to help kids learn to cope with their feelings in safe and healthy ways. It’s the home of the popular Coping Cue Cards, decks of cards designed to help kids learn and use coping skills at home or at school. Janine’s second business ‘Encourage Play’ is dedicated to helping kids learn and practice social skills in the most natural way - through play! Encourage Play has free printables, as well as digital products focused on play and social skills.

Coping Skills for Kids - https://copingskillsforkids.com

Encourage Play - https://www.encourageplay.com

Interested in reading my books? 

The Coping Skills for Kids Workbook - https://store.copingskillsforkids.com/collections/coping-skills-for-kids-workbook/products/coping-skills-for-kids-workbook-digital-version

Social Skills for Kids - https://store.copingskillsforkids.com/collections/encourage-play/products/social-skills-for-kids-workbook

Connect with Janine on Social Media

Instagram: @copingskillsforkids

Facebook: facebook.com/copingskillsforkids and facebook.com/encourageplay

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JanineHalloranEncouragePlay