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Teneka Thompson: The Importance of Instilling Values and Creating a Village For Your Child


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Do you still believe that it takes a village to raise a child?

In this episode on The Wealthy Place Podcast, I have a conversation with A Montessori teacher, Mrs. Teneka Thompson. During this conversation, Teneka defines what she does as a Montessori teacher. She explains the fine line between instilling values in your kids and molding them into the person you want them to be, the challenges she has faced as a teacher and a parent, and why creating a village for your child is critical. We wrap up this episode with Teneka giving us tips, tools, and strategies that she has used as both a parent and a teacher and telling us what she does to remain in the wealthy place in her life.

1:21 - Definition of a Montessori Teacher Defined

5:20 - The Fine Line Between Instilling Values and Morals vs Molding Them to be Who You Want Them to be

9:32 - Challenges of Being a Montessori Teacher

12:00 - Challenges Teneka Has Experienced Being a Parent

15:32 - Creating a Village For Your Child

23:1 - Remembering when you were a child

27:24 - How to Keep up With the Changing Times for Parents and Kids

33:30 – Teneka’s Wealthy Place

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The Wealthy Place PodcastBy Lattrice Johnson