Bérénice Saint-Saëns on All Things Montessori Toddler

August 19, 2018

In This Episode-

Bérénice and I discuss:

• Toddlers and Language Development
• Toddlers and their period for all things ORDER! Berenice gives some great advice for things you can do to keep order and routine when life is busy.
• Pacifiers and TV – (yes! It’s controversial but we dive in and discuss anyway!)
• Monti Kids – A subscription based Montessori program for home and children aged birth to three. (A FANTASTIC curated option for parents who aren't sure what learning toys to use and are sick of scrolling the internet looking.) + special gift from me, Use Code: STEVIE at checkout for $30 off of your first subscription!!

Berenice’s Contact Information:

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.montikids.com

Facebook Group: Montessori Toddlers

Episode Golden Threads-

“Change is really hard, I’m an adult and change is really hard for me, I can’t imagine how hard it is for a young child who is just trying to navigate the world.”

“Having a better understanding of what the child is going through can help you to empathize and better support them rather than become frustrated.”

“Adjust and find order within the chaos.”

“Use language to help children understand what they are going through in the intense moments of transition.”

“85% of the brain is formed in the first 3 years of life.”

“Knowing when it’s ok to take a break and step back and ask for help is preparation of the adult and preparing yourself will ultimately prepare the child.”

In relationship to observation and the preparation of the adult, “If you are not observing your child and understanding the growth that they’re having you’re not going to be able to adjust the environment to meet their needs.”

What is Montessori  to you?

Mindful Education. In a sense it’s a mindful philosophy on Life.

References Mentioned-

This Toddler Life – Montessori Blog – Holly Daniels

The Absorbent Mind – Maria Montessori

Touching: The Human Significance of the Skin - Ashley Montague

Understanding the Human Being - Silvana Montanaro

Far From the Tree – Andrew Soloman