In this session we discussed an approach we can take to handle difficult questions to ensure that our interactions stay child-led.

(i.e we don't overwhelm them with too much information the first time they ask a question!) and we take things step by step, answering only the question that they have asked - then stop and let them come to us with a follow up, which may be minutes, days or hours later).  

Always be guided by the child, moment by moment, listen to what question they are actually ask them and answer that exact question as simply and truthfully as you can.  

It's also fine (and encouraged) to admit when we don't know an answer to their question, suggest doing research together to find out answers, or say we need time to think!  

We had some great questions from the audience which added different perspectives too - it was really useful.  

Visit the link in my bio for details of my Montessori-at-Home Mentoring Programme or enrichingenvironments.com/shop  The full #montessorimission Podcast Series is available here on IGTV, YouTube, Spotify and ITunes. The Montessori Mission celebrates the diversity of Montessori in different cultures 😍.  

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During this session we focused on three main areas in order to understand and best support our boys:

 * expressing emotions 

* aggression 

* purposefulness  

The book I recommended is called Raising Boys by Steve Biddulph (he also wrote Raising Girls - both are brilliant!).  Misunderstood and mislabelled, Western society is in general critical of boys behaviour, their natural tendencies and interests - as we try to mould them into our perceptions and expectations.  

👣 I have a boy myself so know how sometimes the energy levels, need for physical contact, expression through anger and aggression can be pretty intense and overwhelming.  

☀️ He is also loving, sensitive, helpful and loyal in equal measure. 

Let's decode boys and support them in feeling and expressing their full range of feelings, from the Early Years, laying the foundations of emotional intelligence. 

 Tag a friend with a son, or boy, in their life who would enjoy this session. 😻 

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During this Instalive we discussed one of the key concepts of Montessori Living/Parenting and Education - developing autonomy from a young age so as to support our children in becoming capable, compassionate and contributing members of society.

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Thank you for joining me! In this IG Live we discussed how puppets, teddies, stuffed animals are a fun and effective way for parents and caregivers to cultivate emotional intelligence in children.

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This week I talked through my Montessori At Home Online Mentoring Programme.

I welcome my next batch of students on Sunday 7th November!  My 6 week Online Programme is your foundation for Montessori at Home and Montessori Parenting. 

We cover: Preparing our space in alignment with our core values, free play and exploration, simple choices and self-discipline, rich language and communication:  💖 

Each weekly module contains:  

✓ A one-hour live online Mentoring Community Call with Charlotte and students (every Sunday starting November 7th for the six weeks of the course).  

✓ A pre-recorded video guiding you through the teachings week by week.  

✓ A downloadable guide for the relevant module and your journalling prompts for homework.  

✓ An affirmation pack-downloadable to your device or printable.  Working with the four elements of each module will enable you to maximise your learning experience. Ready for this holistic, nurturing and respectful parenting path? 

Click the link in bio to join our tribe of like-minded souls for this transformative Winter Programme.  

I can't wait for you to join us, link in bio!🌟  

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In this Instalive we discussed trust, affirming that all of parenting is about trusting our children and trusting ourselves:  

To quote Dr Montessori "When the child is ready she will do it properly".  Having a deep level of trust in our children and their unique path invites us to trust ourselves...  😎 We started with the simple premise that each of us have out own unique journey, and as parents we can honour our child's journey.  🤩 

Secondly we looked at the simple truth that children are always doing the best that they can (and we are too!). If they were able to behave differently in the moment then they would. We can trust that they are innately good and it is our role as parents and caregivers to guide them in their goodness (rather than assuming the worst when they are misbehaving).  💗 

And thirdly we acknowledge the ways that we were not trusted as a child, and hence the ways in which we do not trust ourselves now. Regaining a deep sense of trust in ourselves, our inner wisdom and our body's intelligence is one pathway to cultivating trust in our children and the path ahead of them.  

We touched on a few practices for building trust in ourselves on a daily basis. Almost impossibly simple, but the effects are huge when cumulative.  Tell me below the ways in which you are cultivating trust in yourself.  

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For this week's Top Tip Tuesday we discussed anger. Our own anger and where it comes from, our children's anger, and how accepting all parts of ourselves with radical self-compassion is part of our healing process.  It was pretty uncomfortable and vulnerable talking about this!  

And so, we delved our relationship with anger.  We discussed that our response to anger as adults would depend upon the approach given to anger in our family of origin.  We discussed how we can support our children in growing up in an environment in which anger is accepted as a normal human emotion, without shame, blame or judgement.  

We spoke about making room for our anger as a healthy human emotion, and doing that by feeling into our bodies first, identifying where the sensation is, feeling its colour and texture. We discussed anger release with our children, and how showing them our self regulation practices is so powerful for them to witness.  

Essentially, we all get angry, and our feeling/self judgement about anger can be more harmful than the anger itself.  We had some connection problems at the end I'm afraid so the last few minutes were a bit funny.  Thank you for joining!  🙏🏾😍💫  

Visit enrichingenvironments.com/SHOP for my  online Parent Enrichment Courses, Workshops and Meditations for children.  I’ll see you there!

*All podcast sessions originally recorded on Instagram Live, see my IGTV @enrichingenvironments for videos with captions or YouTube Enriching Environments.

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