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Oh Crap with Jamie188: What Montessori REALLY is: interview with Jeanne-Marie PaynelIn this episode, I sit down with Jeanne-Marie Paynel, founder of Your Parenting Mentor and host of the Art of Parenting podcast, to dive deep into what Montessori education truly entails. Jeanne-Marie, a master of education and an experienced Montessori consultant, explains the core principles of Montessori, focusing on child-driven learning, freedom of choice, and the importance of a prepared environment. We discuss how these elements foster independence and emotional development in children. We also touch on the significance of freedom of movement and practical life skills in Montessori settings, along with the benefits of mixed-age classrooms. Jeanne-Marie shares...2024-07-0457 min
The Art of Parenting148: Transformed by Birth. With Britta BushnellAre you curious about the magic of daily rituals? Listen in and learn from my guest, Britta Bushnell, how they can transform your life. Click here for the show notes and extra resources. I’ve always been fascinated by the transformative process of birth, and why I became a birth doula. Today, I’m excited to be speaking with Britta, a seasoned childbirth educator to explore how birth is truly the first and most crucial initiation into parenthood. What We Talked About: The importance of childbirth as an initiation into parenthood....2024-05-0245 minThe Art of Parenting147: The Confident Teen Blueprint. With Karleen SavageDo you want to foster confidence in your teen better? Listen in and discover how you can start today at home. Click here for the show notes and extra resources. Helping our teenagers feel confident is critical to their well-being and future success, starting at home. Karleen shares her personal and professional experience as a conflict resolution expert. Listen in to acquire the tools to nurture the confidence your teens need to thrive in life. We Talked About: What five universal skills do experts use to resolve conflicts, and how can y...2024-04-2543 minThe Art of Parenting146: Childhood Unplugged. With Katherine MartinkoIs your child's screen time stealing precious moments? Listen in as my guest, Katherine Martinko, shares how to unplug and reclaim childhood. Click here for the show notes and extra resources. What We Talked About: Katherine’s desire to write her book “Childhood Unplugged.”’ The effects of excessive screen time have on our children's development and mental health Navigating digital media use and fostering offline activities Setting boundaries around screen time and social media use. Modeling appropriate use of our digital devices to shape he...2024-04-1832 minThe Art of Parenting145: A Race Against Blindness. With Stephen JohnstonHow far would you go to save your child's vision? Listen in as Stephen Johnston shares his mission to fight blindness for his son and thousands of others. Click here for the show notes and extra resources. It’s hard to imagine losing one sight, and even more heartbreaking to discover that your child is. My guest today is a father on a mission to find a cure not only for his child but all persons affected by the onset of blindness. What We Talked About: The Precursor of Bardet-Biedl Syndrome...2024-04-1131 minThe Art of Parenting144: Rise Above the Story. With Karena KilcoyneDo you have difficulty overcoming past trauma to start living the life you desire? Tune in to listen to Karena’s transformative insights. Click here for the show notes and extra resources. The negative stories we tell ourselves can be quite damaging to our well-being. My guest today shares how to move beyond so we can rise above the story to live a fulfilling life. What We Talked About: Why Karena felt compelled to share her story in her book Her 3-step process to healing from trauma Why...2024-04-0434 minThe Art of Parenting143 The Impacts of Tech on Our Lives. With Forest BronzanDo you struggle with digital consumption, whether you or your children in your home? Listen in and learn what we now know about how technology impacts our children. Click here for the show notes and extra resources. I’m concerned about technology's effects on our children’s developing brains. Today, I spoke with Forest Bronzan, a father leading global initiatives, so we can better understand how technology impacts our lives and our children. What We Talked About: How technology is changing and impacting the way we raise our children. The c...2024-03-2835 minThe Art of Parenting142 The Breakthrough Years. With Ellen GalinskyWhat if the teenage years weren't something to fear but a breakthrough opportunity for growth? Listen in as my guest, Ellen Galinsky, unveils a fresh approach. Click here for the show notes and extra resources. Adolescence is a transformative and extremely important time in human development. In her latest book, The Breakthrough Years, Ellen Galinsky shares what the research and adolescents need us to understand. What We Talked About: What adolescents want us to know about them What exactly are executive function skills, and why are they so crucial to children's development...2024-03-2154 min
Now What? Podcast with Yogi PatelEp 4: Jeanne Marie PaynelMontessori Insights: Fostering Independence with Jeanne Marie PaynelWelcome to “Now What?” with your host Yogi Patel, featuring Jeanne Marie Paynel, an esteemed Montessori educator and Doula. In this episode, we delve into the principles guiding Montessori education for early years (0-3) and primary (3-6), examining their profound impact in classrooms and homes.Discover why creating a prepared environment Montessori is crucial for fostering independence in children. Jeanne Marie shares practical Montessori strategies for parents and teachers to nurture this independence in children, along with examples of how Montessori methodology cultivates intrinsic motivation and encourages auto...2024-03-1557 minThe Art of Parenting141 Vulnerable Minds. With Marc HauserDo you ever wonder how negative early life experiences shape our children’s minds? Listen in as my guest, Marc Hauser explains the effect of early childhood trauma and what we can do about it. Click here for the show notes and extra resources. I know how impressionable young brains are and have always been fascinated with the concept of the absorbent mind. Yet, in this episode, we go a little deeper into understanding how early childhood traumas affect brain development. It was not an easy conversation, but an important one nonetheless. What We...2024-03-141h 04The Art of Parenting140 Parenting a Disabled Child. With Kelley ColemanWhat does it take to navigate the unique journey of parenting a disabled child? Listen to Kelley Coleman as she shares her inspiring insights. Click here for the entire show notes and more from Jeanne-Marie. I created this podcast to serve parents, all parents, and today Kelley shares what it takes to parent a disabled child and shares with us her guide to doing so. What We Talked About: Why Kelley wrote ‘Everything No One Tells You About Parenting a Disabled Child’ The importance of having conversations about disability....2024-03-0738 min
Raising Healthy Kid Brains68. When Your Kids Are Having a Hard Time: Strategies for Filling Their Emotional Bucket with Jeanne-Marie PaynelWhat do you do when your kids are struggling with big emotions? This week, I'm exploring the topic of emotional regulation and I have the perfect guest to help me do it: Jeanne-Marie Paynel, conscious parenting expert and the host of The Art of Parenting Podcast. Join Jeanne-Marie and me as we discuss why connecting before correcting matters, the importance of modeling self-regulation for your kids, and Jeanne-Marie’s favorite strategies for filling both your and your child’s emotional buckets together. Get full show notes and more information here: https://planni...2024-03-0736 minThe Art of Parenting139 The Montessori Child. With Simone Davies & Junnifa UzodikeHow can you benefit from the Montessori approach? Listen to Simone and Junnifa as they reveal the key ingredients for fostering a thriving Montessori child at home. Click here for more from Jeanne-Marie, Your Parenting Mentor. What a delight to have two of my Montessori friends on the podcast together. Our paths have crossed many times, and today, I’m excited to learn more about Simone and Junnifas’ latest endeavor, their book The Montessori Child. What We Talked About: Children’s Unconscious and Conscious Mind The different planes of develo...2024-02-2949 minThe Art of Parenting138 Being the Dad You Wish You Had. With Nick AdamsAre you ready to rewrite the fatherhood script? Listen in as how my guest, Nick Adams, redefined fatherhood. Click here for more from Jeanne-Marie, your parenting mentor. We all want to do better than our parents. It is part of parenting. Today, my guest shared his guide to being the father he wishes he had had. What We Talked About: Why Nick felt the need to write his book Why is the father's role so important The Five Big Stones of Effective Fatherhood Common Challenges F...2024-02-2237 minThe Art of Parenting137 Compassionate Encouragement. With Jeanne-Marie PaynelHave you ever wondered… ”What have I gotten myself into!?” When reflecting on your parenting journey? You are not alone! You’re amazing! I wanted to share my love and gratitude for you and invite you to join me in my Keep Cool & Carry On Discipline Challenge. Let’s debunk the myth that parenting has to be hard together. Click here for more from Jeanne-Marie, your parenting mentor. What I Talked About: Changing our mindset to debunk the myth that parenting has to be hard The foundation of Positive Dis...2024-02-1516 minThe Art of Parenting136: Notes from a Child Psychologist. With Dr. Tasha BrownAre you curious about the psychology behind your child's actions? Tune in as my guest, Dr. Tasha Brown shares her insights and expert notes. Click here for the show notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, Your Parenting Mentor. When working with parents or, as apparent myself, I often wonder if this situation warrants seeking the advice of a professional psychologist. Today, Dr. Tasha Brown helps us clarify when it is essential to seek them out. What We Talked About: How to know when you and your child need to meet with a...2024-02-0836 minThe Art of Parenting135: Activate Your Intuition. With Victoria ShawAre you highly connected to your intuition? Listen in as my guest shares some insight on how you can activate your inner wisdom. Click here for more from Jeanne-Marie, your parenting mentor. We are all gifted with powerful intuition; whether we choose to listen to it or not is another question. Today, my guest shared some important strategies to tune into our own and help our children do the same. What We Talked About: How can we tune into our inner knowing Supporting and protecting our highly intuitive children2024-02-0134 minThe Art of Parenting134: Asking Powerful Questions. With Allison TaskCurious about the impact of asking yourself some powerful questions? Tune in as my guest, Allison Task, shares insights on attunement and connection. Click here for more from Jeanne-Marie, your parenting mentor. Asking powerful questions is fundamental to being attuned to ourselves and our children. Today, my guest, a life coach and mother of four, helps parents through life-changing transitions. What We Talked About: Helping career-driven women transition into Motherhood Questions parents can ask themselves to tune in to themselves and their children Staying attuned to family...2024-01-2532 minThe Art of Parenting133: Emotionally Aware Parenting. With Dr. Maiysha ClairborneAre you curious about cultivating emotional intelligence in your children? Listen in as my guest, Dr. Maiysha Clairborne, shares transformative insights. Click here for more from Jeanne-Marie, your parenting mentor. Becoming a parent often reveals unhealed trauma, and our children will activate emotions we did not even know existed, which is why it is so important to do our healing work as we parent. What We Talked About: What is Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) How can we be self-aware as parents What might be the blind spots we...2024-01-1842 minThe Art of Parenting132: Taming Our Busy Brain. With Dr. RomieEver wish you could hit pause on your buzzing brain? Listen in as we dive into the secrets of taming our busy minds with Dr. Romie Mushtaq. Click here for more from Jeanne-Marie, your parenting mentor. As parents, especially new parents, it’s critical to learn about taming our busy brains if we want to be there for our family and ourselves. Learn about some of the culprits of brain drains. What We Talked About: The eight weeks brainSHIFT protocol Dr. Romie has created The importance of unwinding our Bus...2024-01-1139 minThe Art of Parenting131: Raising Good Humans Every Day. With Hunter Clarke-FieldsHow do you embrace mindfulness in everyday parenting? Listen in to Mindful Mama Hunter Clarke-Fields as she leads the way to raising good humans every day. Click here for more from Jeanne-Marie, your parenting mentor. What a wonderful way to start the new year mindfully! I'm thrilled to have Hunter back on the podcast to share her mindfulness approach to raising good humans every day. What We Talked About: Her definition of Mindfulness Learning to be in a ‘being mode’ Hunter’s C.L.E.A.R Method ...2024-01-0440 minThe Art of Parenting130: Moving Smart. With Gill ConnellHave you ever wondered why movement is crucial for your child's learning? Listen in to find the answers with our special guest, Gill Connell. Click here for more from Jeanne-Marie, your parenting mentor. An essential conversation with child development expert Gill Connell on the importance of movement. Listen in to learn how to help your child learn through movement. What We Talked About: The importance of understanding our children’s movement pattern The evolution of movement What do children need in a well-balanced physical diet? Th...2023-12-2138 minThe Art of Parenting129: Minimalist Moms. With Diane BodenHow do Minimalist Moms embrace the 'less is more' philosophy in parenting? Listen in as my guest spills the beans on minimalist living for moms. Click here for more from Jeanne-Marie, your parenting mentor. It is the season of giving, yet we want to be intentional about not cluttering our homes and creating more waste. My guest today has chosen to be a minimalist and shares how you can, too. What We Talked About: What is Minimalism? Involving kids in our minimalist lifestyle Why we don't need t...2023-12-1836 minThe Art of Parenting128: Navigating Overwhelm. With Stephanie RosenfieldDo you get frustrated that you are not the parent you thought you would be? Listen in to find some very useful tools to manage those emotions. Click here for more from Jeanne-Marie, your parenting mentor. My guest today is a speech therapist turned life coach for moms, supporting them in navigating overwhelm. The first step is learning to be aware to diffuse the negative emotions we might be feeling. What We Talked About: The importance of finding your calm in Motherhood Her four-step process of diffusing negative emotions2023-12-1436 minThe Art of Parenting127: Reclaiming Parenthood. With Tracy GillettDo you want to regain confidence in your parenting decisions? Listen in to find out how to let go of outdated myths. Click here for show notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, your parenting mentor. I am so grateful to have had this conversation; I’ve wanted to talk to Tracy here about the idea of reclaiming parenthood for a long time, and I'm thrilled to share it with you today. Her views, backed by science, are a breath of fresh air. What We Talked About: Reconnecting with our instincts and the na...2023-12-1145 minThe Art of Parenting126: Advanced Parenting. With Kelly FradinStruggling to navigate your child's unique diagnosis? Listen in as my guest shares insights on finding parental support during difficult moments. Click here for show notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, your parenting mentor. Learning to deal with your child’s unique set of diagnosis or disability can be very isolating. Today, my guest, a pediatrician and author of Advanced Parenting, shares how we can find support as parents during these challenging situations. What We Talked About: How to get support when navigating complex health or learning diagnosis Helping parents cul...2023-12-0730 minThe Art of Parenting125: Parenting the First 3 Years. With Ann McKitrickAre you finding yourself perplexed when it comes to understating your little one? Listen in to find out how to make the early years manageable. Click here for show notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, your parenting mentor. Early parenthood is a huge learning curve and one of the biggest transitions you go through as an adult. Today, my guest sheds some light on how to better prepare for the parenting experience. What We Talked About: Debunking Early Childhood Development Myths How Today's Technology Impacts Our Relationships with Children 2023-12-0433 minThe Art of Parenting124: Vulnerability as a Strength. With Todd AdamsDo you worry about your child being too vulnerable? Listen in to find out why it is important to be vulnerable, especially for men. Click here for show notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, your parenting mentor. It was a delight being able to have a rich conversation with a father working with men. I don’t often get the opportunity to ask men how they feel about being fathers or how fathers can change the outdated paradigm of masculinity. What We Talked About: Breaking barriers and embracing vulnerability in men ...2023-11-3027 minThe Art of Parenting123: Dysregulation and Neurofeedback. With Dianne KostoWould you be willing to try anything to help your child? Listen in to learn how my guest discovered neurofeedback to help hers. Click here for show notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, your parenting mentor. I believe it is ingrained in us that when we discover something that can help others, we want to share it. And that is exactly what my guest today is: “a mom on a mission’ to share her discovery of how neurofeedback helps her child regain his confidence and the spark in his eyes. What We Talked About:...2023-11-2727 minThe Art of Parenting122: A Mother's Memoir. With Jeannie EwingDo you wonder how other people do this whole parenting thing? Listen in to find out how my guest navigates. Click here for show notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, your parenting mentor. Sometimes, life and motherhood can throw you some curveballs. Today, my guest had a few of her own challenges and shared how she has managed them all. What We Talked About: The grief she feels raising her neurodivergent children How to guide our children through the grief process Her daughter’s journey of navigating life wi...2023-11-2345 minThe Art of Parenting121: The Quiet Rebel. With Tracie JaeAre you at a loss on how to have critical conversations with loved ones? Listen in as my guest shares her strategies. Click here for show notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, your parenting mentor. “What can I do?” is a question I often ask myself and how I came across Tracie's work. The notion of a quiet rebel intrigued me. I hope this conversation sparks curiosity and initiates authentic conversations. They are critical to have. What We Talked About: Why authentic conversations are critical to have. The importance of leani...2023-11-2025 minThe Art of Parenting120: The Mother Load. With Meredith EthingtonEver wondered about the silent mental load parenthood brings? Listen in as my guest shares her personal and professional aspects of this transformative journey. Click here for show notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, your parenting mentor. Becoming a parent is a life-changing event, yet little is shared about the overwhelming mental load it entails. Today, my guest shared her personal and professional views on the mental health concerns parents have. What We Talked About: Meredith’s New Book ‘The Mother Load’ The mental load in parenting How can ne...2023-11-1629 minThe Art of Parenting119: Bringing Therapy Outdoors. With Dr. Laura Park FigueroaDo you spend time in nature with your child? Listen in to discover why it is so important for you and your child. Click here for show notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, Your Parenting Mentor. Nature has always been my most dedicated therapist; when I’m feeling out of sorts, a walk outside will often help restore my calm. Today, my guest and I talked about bringing therapy outdoors. What We Talked About: What exactly does an occupational therapist do Why did Laura decide to take her practice outdoors...2023-11-1347 minThe Art of Parenting118: Coping Skills For All. With Janine HalloranDo you sometimes feel at a loss on how to help your child with their emotions? Listen in to get some important pointers. Click here for show notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, Your Parenting Mentor. Identifying our emotions and learning how to cope with them is essential to our overall well-being. Teaching these skills to our children is my guest’s expertise. What We Talked About: The importance of identifying emotions Her approach to teaching coping skills to children Ways to process children’s anger and frustration...2023-11-0929 minThe Art of Parenting117: World View Parenting. With Kayla TychsenEver wonder what it takes to be a world-schooling family? Listen in to find out how my guest navigates it with her family. Click here for show notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, Your Parenting Mentor. Current Event Update: this episode was recorded earlier this year before Kayla had to leave her home to keep her family safe. Every once in a while, I get to meet an Insta-friend in person. Meeting and learning about World View Parenting and all the adventures Kayla and her family have chosen to experience was delightful. H...2023-11-0638 minThe Art of Parenting116: Digital Detox for the Soul. With Jeanne-Marie PaynelDo you ever feel the urge to turn everything off? Listen in as I share my 60 day digital detox for the soul. Click here for show notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, Your Parenting Mentor. Caring for the soul and nervous system by allowing myself to have a 60 day digital detox. I thought it is appropriate to re-introduce myself and share with you what to expect for the next few months. Always good to connect with you. What I Talked About: Who is Jeanne-Marie today? Here to support you in...2023-11-0220 minThe Art of Parenting115: Calm the Chaos. With Dayna AbrahamAre you frustrated that your child is being made to fit in a box they do not fit in? Listen in to Dayna as she shares her personal experience and all the helpful strategies she has developed to help us go from surviving to thriving. Click here for Show Notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, Your Parenting Mentor. What a delight to finally speak with Dayna. She has a wealth of information and personal stories on how to go from surviving to thriving as a parent and family. Her book, which will help us Calm the...2023-08-1032 min
Minimalist Moms PodcastEP290: Growing Together: Embracing Positive Discipline with Jeanne-Marie PaynelWho is this episode for? Parents who desire to adopt a more positive approach to discipline, break-free from old patterns of behavior or need encouragement when parenting seems too difficult to manage.Episode Summary: In this episode, we explore the concept of positive discipline and how it can shape our parenting style. Join me and my guest, Jeanne-Marie Paynel as she takes me through this new (to me) approach and we dialogue about how to break-free from old patterns, encourage our children and learn to be kind to ourselves throughout the process. -----------------------L...2023-08-0830 minThe Art of Parenting114: Focus on the Journey. With Dr. Claire RubmanDo you struggle with your child enjoying reading? My guest today shares her wisdom on how we can help our children be good readers and learn from reading. Click here for Show Notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, Your Parenting Mentor Reading is a complex task, and knowing how our child’s brain works will help you make reading fun, enjoyable, and part of everyday life. My guest today shares her many years of experience and research on the topic of reading comprehension. What We Talked About: How can we encourage lifelong read...2023-08-0340 minThe Art of Parenting113: The Parenting Translator. With Dr. Cara GoodwinWould you like to have a translator to make sense of all the parenting advice out there? Listen in to find out what some of the research is saying. The information we have access to can be overwhelming at times. How can we really process it all? My guest today does just that, she translates it all for us. What We Talked About: Finding reliable science-backed resources for parents Did the global Pandemic affect our children’s cognitive and emotional development How parents can help their children affected with PTSD...2023-07-2737 minThe Art of Parenting112: Kids Eat in Color. With Jennifer AndersonDo you struggle with what your child will and will not eat? Listen in to find solutions for a healthy diet for the entire family. Today I’ll eat just about anything, but it wasn't always this way. I know how stressful it can be for parents when their children want nothing with the food they have prepared. Today a kind compassionate and knowledgeable registered dietitian shares how we can best support our children with healthy eating habits. What We Talked About: Why Jennifer started Kids Eat in Color What are som...2023-07-2044 minThe Art of Parenting111: Raising Resilience. With Sara OlsherWhen life gives us some difficult situations, whether divorce or a cancer diagnosis, how can we best explain it to our children? Sara used her creative and psychology background to do just that and has developed fabulous resources for all of us, whether dealing with simple or complex situations and raising resilience along the way. Click here for Show Notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, Your Parenting Mentor Have you had to explain a difficult situation to your young children? Listen in to find what one mother created to help us all. What We T...2023-07-1330 min
Parenting in the First 3 YearsSetting Up Your Home for Learning with Jeanne-Marie PaynelHave you ever wondered what to do or how to set up your home when you have other children over to play?
In this episode, Jeanne-Marie Paynel, M.Ed, shares practical insights and tips to support your child's development. Our conversation reveals the beauty of simplicity, the power of observation, and the importance of allowing children to navigate conflicts and find their own solutions.
Topics discussed:
Importance of setting up the home for our little ones
The four main areas and how these evolve - sleeping, feeding, movement, and self-care of the child
Benefits of having a...2023-07-1132 minThe Art of Parenting110: Social Justice Parenting. With Traci BaxleyWhat are you doing at home to raise compassionate anti-racist children? Listen in to learn what positive impact you can have. Show Notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, Your Parenting Mentor I don’t know about you, but I sometimes get overwhelmed with despair when thinking about all the social injustices people experience daily. Thanks to my compassionate and kind guest and author of Social Justice Parenting, Dr. Baxley, I now know that we can all bring justice to all. What We Talked About: How Traci came to do the work she is d...2023-07-0629 minThe Art of Parenting109: Baby-Led Weaning Made Easy. With Katie FerraroAre you intrigued about what baby-led weaning is all about? Listen in to find out the best approach to introducing solids safely to your little one. The introduction to solid can be daunting for some. My guest today explains the child lead concept of Baby Led Weaning. It made so much sense to me and was very aligned with the child-led approach of Montessori parenting. Click here for Show Notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, Your Parenting Mentor What We Talked About: How she discovered Baby Led Weaning out of necessity. 2023-06-2940 minThe Art of Parenting108: It’s always OK to Pause. With Blanca Velazquez-MartinDo you ever wonder if how you are disciplining helps your child's social-emotional growth? Listen in to find ways you can positively impact your child's EQ. What exactly is science telling us about the benefits of adopting a gentle and respectful way of parenting? Today my guest answers some of these important questions. Click here for Show Notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, Your Parenting Mentor What We Talked About: Our willingness to grow when becoming parents Why Blanca choose to be a Montessori parent Understanding the positive e...2023-06-2246 minThe Art of Parenting107: Lasagna Love. With Rhiannon MennHow are you being good to yourself and your community mama? Listen in to learn how my guest filled a void thru her Kindness movement. Show Notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, Your Parenting Mentor Every so often I discover someone online I wish I knew in person, Rhiannon is one of them. I was so intrigued by the kindness movement she started during the 2020 global pandemic that I had to invite her to share the story of Lasagna Love and Be Good to Mama with you. Enjoy! What We Talked About: ...2023-06-1538 minThe Art of Parenting106: Play Learn Thrive. With Alanna GalloDo you struggle with needing to entertain your child? Listen in to learn why you really don’t need to. Alanna has been traveling the world with her four children and we were finally able to catch up. Her philosophy at Play Learn Thrive of slowing down and simplifying your home is music to my ears. Have a listen and let me know your thoughts. What We Talked About: How and why Alanna chooses to travel internationally with her four children The parent mindset shifts needed to let go of parental burnout How...2023-06-0843 minThe Art of Parenting105: The Unflustered Mom. With Amber TruebloodDo you know what your anxiety style is? Listen in to find out how to determine it. Parenting keeps us on our toes, and today Amber Trueblood, author of The Unflustered Mom shares how we can flourish as a parent and in life when we discover our particular anxiety style. What We Talked About: How anxiety is not a one size fits all The five anxiety styles; Lover, Fighter, Executive, Visionary and Dynamo All anxiety styles have specific strategies to deal with them The life lessons that...2023-06-0137 minThe Art of Parenting104: Uplevel Your Parenting Mindset. With Lorena SeidelAre you craving a deeper connection with your children? Listen in to learn the important role your mindset plays. *Trigger warning - mention of child abuse* Lorena and I met many years ago and have been exchanging ideas and similar approaches to enhancing parenting ever since. Listen in as she shares her approach to healing our childhood traumas to better parent the children we have been entrusted with. What We Talked About: The important work of rewiring from generational patterns of toxic upbringing Our parenting mindset and how to upgrade it What a...2023-05-2551 minThe Art of Parenting103: What’s Your Coping Style? With Dr. Sam RaderAre you wanting a better understanding of why you or your child react a certain way? Listen in to learn all about your Coping Style. I had never heard of Source Coding until today. My guest Dr. Sam has developed a way of knowing what a parent and child’s embedded Coping Style is and how to shift it. It’s fascinating and I hope you enjoy learning about it as much as I did. What We Talked About: What is Source Code and how it came about. What Dr. Sam's many...2023-05-1838 minThe Art of Parenting102: The Shock of Parenthood. With Kathleen CawleyWe often enter parenting a bit naive and elated at the idea of becoming a parent. And then it hits us! Parenthood is a massive life change and a massive personal growth journey. Kathleen shares with us today her view on this major life change and how we can improve how we care for parents. What We Talked About: The massive shock and personal growth parenthood brings on How Finland can be described as a utopian society for families How we need to let go of the “Motherhood Mystique”...2023-05-1140 minThe Art of Parenting101: Follow Your Child. With Saniyyah KhalilallahAre you letting your child help around the house? Listen in to find out why it’s important to do so. I’m always on the lookout for quality books to help support children’s independence. Sanniyyah has outdone herself with her first two books sharing the importance and beauty of Montessori life skills. Listen in to learn more about how you can support your child’s need for independence. Click here for Show Notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, Your Parenting Mentor What We Talked About: How Saniyyah discovered Montessori Why sh...2023-05-0432 minThe Art of Parenting100: Take Time to Celebrate With Jeanne-Marie PaynelDo you take time to celebrate your wins, however big or small they are? Listen in as I celebrate with you today. 100 episodes might not seem like a lot to some but for me, it’s an important milestone. I encourage you to always take stock of what you have been doing well. We tend to always notice what’s not going well, and today I invite you to celebrate with me. Click here for Show Notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, Your Parenting Mentor What I Shared About: What I’ve learne...2023-04-2728 minThe Art of Parenting99: Reproductive Mental Health. With Dr. Kat KaeniDepending on the season you’re in, have you had to deal with perinatal mood disorders? Listen in to find out what some red flags might be and how to get support. Today I am speaking with Dr. Kat. a psychologist specializing in perinatal mental health. If you’re in your reproductive season of life then listen in. What We Talked About: What are some ‘red flags’ to watch out for during the reproductive season of life What exactly is a baby brain? How soon and for how long is it po...2023-04-2043 minThe Art of Parenting98: Raising a Transgender Child. With Rachel GonzalesWhat personal unpacking have you had to do to accept your child as they are? Listen in to learn from my guest what she has had to unpack to raise her transgender daughter. Click here for Show Notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, Your Parenting Mentor What We Talked About: How her daughter revealed her true essence to the world. Parents must go through their own transition as they support their child Guiding transgender children to know when it is safe to be open about who they are to other...2023-04-1339 minThe Art of Parenting97: An End to Arguing. With Linda & Charlie BloomDo you wonder if you will ever stop arguing with your significant other? Listen in to hear some insightful answers. For Show Notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, Your Parenting Mentor click HERE This episode dedicated to healthy respectful relationships was recorded on Valentine’s Day 2023. Listen in to an insightful conversation about how to nurture our relationships and how to disagree with respect. What We Talked About: Linda and Charlie celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Approaching differences with curiosity and wonder The inevitable challenges children bring to ou...2023-04-0644 minThe Art of Parenting96: Unwired. With Gaia BernsteinHow are you dealing with technology for yourself and your children? Listen in to find out what we can do to avoid our children being addicted. If you’re anything like me you're also concerned about the effects the digital world is having on our children. My guest and author of "Unwired" today share the same concerns and give us some actionable steps to take. Listen in! What We Talked About: How and why Gaia felt the need to write ‘Unwired’ The challenges of raising children in today’s technology world 2023-03-3051 min
Yoga Birth BabiesHow to Prepare Your Home for Baby to Thrive the Montessori Way with Jeanne-Marie PaynelWhen you think about preparing your home for the arrival of your new baby your mind might go to a place of baby-proofing and purchasing toys and gear like cribs and high chairs. However, what if you home didn't need more stuff? Today we're looking at how to create an environment that encourages your baby's growth and honors their developmental stages through the Montessori lensTo have this conversation, I invited Jeanne-Marie Paynel onto Yoga | Birth | Babies. Jeanne-Marie is a parenting mentor, Montessori home consultant, a doula, host of The Art of Parenting podcast and founder of Your...2023-03-291h 01The Art of Parenting95: Newborn Sleep. With Kim WestAre you having a difficult time figuring out your child’s sleep needs? Listen in to find a way that just might be what you’ve been looking for. Kim West, The Sleep Lady shares some important information about helping our youngest humans have healthy sleep habits from the start. Click here for Show Notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, Your Parenting Mentor What we talked about: Why she felt the need to write a specific book about newborn sleep The baby lead approach to sleep Sleep shaping and t...2023-03-2347 minThe Art of Parenting94: You’re Pregnant Not Broken. With Deb FlashenbergAre you fearful about the idea of giving birth? Listen in to know you are not alone and what a doula can do to help. I have to admit I’m a baby and birth nerd so when Deb accepted my invitation to be on the podcast I was delighted. If you are expecting or thinking about becoming a parent then have a listen and if you are wondering what doula do this is for you too. What We Talked About: How she became a birth and anatomy geek for the sake of her...2023-03-1649 min
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie FerraroMontessori Weaning Table Explained by Jeanne-Marie Paynel, MEd#314: What’s the deal with the Montessori weaning table? Is it just a glorified kids’ table or are there real benefits from having your child eat at a small table from a small chair? I’ve always been curious about this idea of the weaning table…because there are a lot of overlaps with the baby-led weaning approach and the Montessori methods - so I wanted to speak with a Montessori specialist and my guest today is Jeanne-Marie Paynel…she is a Montesorri parenting mentor with a Masters Degree in Montessori education and she’s going to break down the basic ar...2023-03-0927 minThe Art of Parenting93: Reclaiming Your Path to Joy. With Rachel Macy StaffordDo you have distraction-free time? Listen in to find out why they are important and how to create them for yourself. Click here for Show Notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, Your Parenting Mentor Rachel was instrumental when I started out as a soulpreneur she gave me the confidence to persevere. Today we sat down to discuss her forthcoming book "Soul Shift". I know you’ll enjoy this soothing and inspirational conversation. What We Talked About: How to set boundaries to be a “Hand Free Mama” Committing to starting our days co...2023-03-0950 minThe Art of Parenting92: Let Them Be Uncomfortable. With Susan GronerAre you tired of feeling like you have to micromanage everything? Listen in to find out why you should not. Click here for Show Notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, Your Parenting Mentor Today, Your Parenting Mentor interviews The Parenting Mentor and how she discovered her calling and made good use of her experiences as an anxious parent and why she believes letting our children be uncomfortable at times is essential. What We Talked About Sue’s CLEARR Method explained which includes Communication, Love, Empathy, Awareness, Rules/Respect How ca...2023-03-0240 minThe Art of Parenting91: Practicing Mindfulness. With Josephine AtluriDo you wonder what the true benefits of having a mindfulness practice are? Listen in to find your answers. Click here for Show Notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, Your Parenting Mentor Mindfulness is a deep state of awareness that we can choose to practice on a daily basis. Today a mindfulness expert shares a few ideas on how to embody a state of mindfulness for your and your family’s well-being. What We Talked About: Practicing being fully and mindfully present with our children Utilizing a time of transition to...2023-02-2342 min
It's A Bonny Old LifeInterview with Jeanne-Marie Paynel | Montessori Home Consultant and DoulaIn this week’s episode of It’s A Bonny Old Life, Bonny is joined by Parenting Mentor, Montessori Home Consultant and Doula, Jeanne-Marie Paynel.
Jeanne-Marie shares her life being born in Tunisia, growing up in France and then moving to the United States when she was 11 years old, before moving back to France in her twenties. She discusses her interesting career journey starting as a photography apprentice in Paris, to a total career change and setting up her own business mentoring parents and sharing her knowledge of Montessori, based in San Diego.
She shares some...2023-02-2057 minThe Art of Parenting90: Liberated Parenting. With Yolanda WilliamsHow are you creating or finding community to support your parenting efforts? Listen in to find what my guest suggests and is doing herself. Click here for Show Notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, Your Parenting Mentor I’m always seeking to learn and improve myself as a human being and this conversation about Liberated Parenting helped me do just that. Learning from others' experiences and points of view is critical in liberating ourselves from harmful and oppressive systems that are still prevalent today. What We Talked About: Being a Black conscious parent li...2023-02-1656 minThe Art of Parenting89: Tending to the Whole Child. With Dr. Lori BaudinoDo you ever wonder what your child’s gestures and movements mean about their mental health? Listen in and find how you can predict their needs using movement. Click here for Show Notes and Resources It’s music to my ears when an expert talks about the ‘whole child’. Today we explore the importance of movement and how we can guide, support and predict our children’s needs by observing their movement. What We Talked About Understanding how movement therapy can help us and our children integrate many emotions O...2023-02-0944 minThe Art of Parenting88: Shame-Proof Parenting. With Mercedes SamudioDo you want to learn how to heal your own traumas to better parent? Listen in to learn about the shame-proofing framework and how to trust the great guide that is within you. Click here to access the show notes and additional resources. What We Talked About: The framework of Shame-Proof Parenting that she has developed How she helps parents heal from their personal shame stories What is the Parental Identity Development Model and how to make sense of your own parenting journey How grief shows up in our parenting Things to Remember:...2023-02-0227 minThe Art of Parenting87: Forget Me Not. With Olivier BernierWondering how to make education more inclusive? Listen in to find out how this father is using his talent to make a difference for all children, Today I’m excited to have the first father on the show, Olivier, a fabulous visual storyteller who shares with us the journey of being his child’s advocate in a segregated school system in his documentary film Forget Me Not. For Show Notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, Your Parenting Mentor Click Here What We Talked About: Becoming a parent of a child with down syndrome What...2023-01-2639 minThe Art of Parenting86: Observe with Love. With Jeanne-Marie PaynelDo you ever wonder what is meant “to be a scientific observer”? Listen in to find out why observation is so important in nurturing our child’s potential. Click here to get your free guide and journal plus the Show Notes. I’ve often been asked to explain the significance of being a 'scientific observer'. Today I’m answering this important question. What I Talked About: What is observation How to be a scientific observer What to Observe Observing ourselves, the environment, and our children Things to Remember: “Observation is a perpetua...2023-01-1937 minThe Art of Parenting85: Being a Pleasure Positive Parent. With Tilly StormDo you struggle to find time and energy for intimate pleasure while parenting? Listen in to find out how to get your mojo back. For Show Notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, Your Parenting Mentor, Click HERE! Reconnecting with our partner after birth can sometimes be difficult, Tilly walks us through what it means to be a pleasure-positive parent, and partner plus the importance of listening to our own needs and desires. What We Talked About: How our birth experience can affect our sexuality as a new parent How to get our mojo b...2023-01-1246 minThe Art of Parenting84: Embodied Parenting. With Charlotte AwdryHow have you evolved as a parent or educator in comparison to how you were raised? For Show Notes and more from Your Parenting Mentor CLICK HERE You know the feeling when you meet someone and know that you have so much in common. Well, that is exactly what happened with my first guest of 2023. We met on Zoom in August 2020 and became fast friends. Listen in as she shares her passion for embodied parenting and Montessori education. What We Talked About: Our own rebirths when we become parents How our parenting i...2023-01-0548 minThe Art of Parenting83: Looking Back to Move Forward. With Jeanne-Marie PaynelHow do you wrap up your calendar year? Do you even bother? Listen in as I review a bit of 2022. I do love good end-of-year planning and to do it well it’s important to look back to take stock of what has been. Join me in this last episode of 2022 as I go down memory lane to better plan 2023. I also want to know who you want to hear from in 2023. Click here for Show Notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, Your Parenting Mentor What I Talked About: Reviewing the year; personal, pod...2022-12-2926 minThe Art of Parenting82: Raising Humans with Heart. With Sarah MacLaughlinAre you wanting to parent differently than how you were parented? Listen in as my guest and I discuss the inevitable evolution of the art of parenting. Click here for Show Notes and resources from Jeanne-Marie, Your Parenting Mentor I first met Sarah a few years back when she was a guest on the Be the Best Parent You Can Be interview series. She has since written another wonderful parenting book Raising Humans with Heart and had so many wonderful nuggets of wisdom to share. Enjoy! What We Talked About: What are...2022-12-2246 minThe Art of Parenting81: Dealing with Concerning Behavior. With Kim HopkinsAre you wanting a deeper understanding of your child’s concerning behavior and how to help them do better? Listen in to learn a profound process to get them there. It’s time to let go of antiquated forms of discipline such as restraining, secluding, or paddling children, and today my guest shares exactly what to do instead. Click here for Show Notes and Additional Resources! What We Talked About: Helping children solve problems that might be causing challenging behavior Advocating for doing away with punitive methods of discipline such as restraining, seclusion, and paddl...2022-12-1545 minThe Art of Parenting80: Tuition Free Montessori. With Sarah HarveyEver wonder how Montessori schools come to be? Listen in to relish in my guest’s joy and enthusiasm for bringing tuition-free Montessori to her community. What We Talked About: How she discovered Montessori Her reasons for building a public Montessori in Atlanta Georgia How to blend Montessori with conventional public education Making sure the children she serves are well represented in her staff The meaning of Sankofa Things to Remember: “Our mission is for our children to live a life of purpose.” “Don’t let perfection be the enemy of getting th...2022-12-0840 minThe Art of Parenting79: Enjoy the Moment. With Jessica RolphDo you want to know what is the best toy for your child’s development? Listen in to find your answers. I found a kindred spirit to talk to about the importance of the early years for our children’s brain development. Listen in as Jessica shares how we can nurture our children’s immense potential. What We Talked About: Knowing what children need as their brains develop Making Montessori concepts available to everyone Whether or not screen time has any benefits for young children How grandparents and other family members can interact The importa...2022-12-0130 minThe Art of Parenting78: Junk Food Addict to Healthy Living. With Tameeko ClarkAre you craving a healthier lifestyle but can’t seem to break some unhealthy habits? Listen in to understand why that might be. My guest today shared how she went from being a junk food addict to a holistic nutritionist for the sake of her and her family’s health. Listen in as she shares the mindset shift that needs to happen for healthy living. What We Talked About: Being a junk food addict and learning to break those patterns How to incorporate healthy living for the entire family Where to start when we want...2022-11-2440 minThe Art of Parenting77: Newborn Mothers. With Julia JonesDo you wish you had a bigger village to help you better parent? Listen in as my guests explain why we are not meant to be doing it alone. I’ve been following Julia for some time now and was delighted to be able to have this conversation with her on the importance of creating supportive villages to nurture newborn mothers. What We Talked About: Having a holistic approach to postpartum care for new families The societal changes that need to take place to support new families Re-learning what has been lost when it com...2022-11-1752 min
The Gentle Parenting ShowDebunking Montessori Myths with Jeanne-Marie PaynelOn today’s episode of the Gentle Parenting Show, Kim is joined by Jeanne-Marie Paynel, M.Ed, a parenting mentor and home consultant. She is the host of The Art of Parenting podcast where she guides expectant parents, caregivers, and parents of young children to better prepare their home and themselves to thrive during the first six years of life. Today, Kim and Jeanne-Marie discuss Montessori principles, and how it relates to education and sleep. They’ll debunk Montessori Myths like: Children Can Do Whatever They Want You Need to Create Special Activities at Home They a...2022-11-1446 minThe Art of Parenting76: Mommy Burnout With Dr. Sheryl ZieglerAre you feeling a little off and wondering why? Listen in to find out what are some signs you might be experiencing burnout. Knowing and understanding the signs that something might be off is the first step to taking your mental health seriously. My guest today shares her wisdom on this important topic. What We Talked About: Parenting is an ever-evolving dance The importance of trusting yourself and your gut Why is it so hard to seek out help when you suspect something is wrong or don’t feel like yourself Defining Mommy Bur...2022-11-1043 minThe Art of Parenting75: Demystifying Perinatal Mental Health. With Bethany WarrenAre you looking for answers to your mood shifts during pregnancy or postpartum? Listen in to find your answers. Our mental health during the reproductive years can be a lot to handle. Learning what to watch out for and knowing when to ask for help is critical. Listen in as Bethany shares her expertise with us. What We Talked About: The importance of supporting new parents, parents-to-be and those struggling with fertility. What exactly are Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs) Some red flags that might mean you’re suffering from PMADs How to par...2022-11-0341 minThe Art of Parenting74: Differently Wired Children. With Debbie ReberAre you craving a better understanding of your child’s uniqueness? Listen in to find your answers. Speaking with Debbie about neurodivergent children is always a delight. She is a wealth of information thanks to her own experience and must listen to anyone living or working with young children. What We Talked About: What to do if you suspect your child is wired differently? How to parent using a strength-based lens Moving away from trying to ‘fix’ challenging behaviors and instead support ‘lagging skills’ What is a twice-exceptional child? What are some red flags to be aware...2022-10-2734 minThe Art of Parenting73: Nurturing Resilience. With Dr. Mary WildeAre you worried you'll pass on your anxiety to your child? Listen in to find out how you can be a good model. Letting our children fail and at the same time always being there to catch them at the bottom of the slide. A balance of modeling, working through tough times, and encouraging courageous actions. Dr. Mary Wrilde helps navigate these fine lines in today’s episode. What We Talked About: Defining resilience and why it’s important to nurture it for our children Modeling how we deal with our own anxieties The impo...2022-10-2040 minThe Art of Parenting72: Share Music You Love With Susan DarrowWhat you music do you share with your child? Listen in as the CEO of Music Together shares the benefits of sharing music early on. Music has always been an important part of my life as a child parent and educator. Today’s conversation centers on how we can best introduce music to our children as well as all the benefits it provides to their developing brains. What We Talked About: The natural flow of the Montessori music curriculum The positive impact music has on early childhood development & parenting Why it is important to sh...2022-10-1337 minThe Art of Parenting71: Radical Self Care With Anna SeewaldDo you ever wonder why you can get so triggered by your child's behavior? Listen in and find out why some of your own childhood wounds might be getting in the way of your parenting. We Talked About: Being aware of how your own traumas can impact your parenting The importance of healing trauma to live an authentic life How Emotional Regulation is necessary for both parents and children Helping our children process their emotions Anna’s 3 R’s: Regulate, Relate, Reason It all starts with healthy parental self-regulation Radical self-care is a lifestyle Things to R...2022-10-0648 minThe Art of Parenting70: How to Spot a Sneaky Spider. With Dr. Amy SaltzmanIf you or your child suspect something is not right, trust the instincts and take action. Listen in to learn how to spot a sneaky spider. Trigger warning: As the episode unraveled it became a very emotional interview for me, as it might for you. I was triggered with some of the things she shared, realizing that I had been a victim of covert emotional abuse. Dr. Amy took a moment to help me and all listening to be mindful and loving towards ourselves. Please take good care of yourself and as Dr...2022-09-2938 minThe Art of Parenting69: A floor bed instead of a crib!? With Mariana BissonnetteHave you considered using a floor bed instead of a crib? Listen in as my guest explains why this is beneficial for the entire family. What We Talked About: Her personal discovery of Montessori education Why using a floor bed rather than a crib makes a lot of sense Understanding that we are often at odds with the child Helping children do tasks by themselves Conventional Education vs. Traditional Education Things to Remember: “The conflict is not with the child. The conflict is in the development that I’m misunderstanding.” “What m...2022-09-2246 min
The Montessori Notebook podcast :: a Montessori parenting podcast with Simone DaviesS2 E11 Montessori at home whether you are homeschooling or not with Jeanne-Marie Paynel and Pilar BewleyI have not just one amazing guest but two for a conversation about Montessori at home. I invited Jeanne-Marie Paynel, Your Parenting Mentor, and Pilar Bewley from Mainly Montessori to look at how we can apply Montessori principles in our homes whether we are homeschooling our child, they go to a Montessori school or not and we want to apply Montessori at home. We cover children from 0 to 12 in this conversation, how Montessori can be done on a budget, Montessori and minimalism, Montessori training and a whole lot more. I hope you’ll enjoy it as much as I di...2021-06-251h 30
The Bonjour Baby Podcast07. How to prepare as a couple when becoming parents with Jeanne-Marie Paynel, Montessori Ed. and Positive Discipline Ed.This week, I am very happy to welcome Jeanne-Marie Paynel, founder of Your Parenting Mentor and host of The Art of Parenting podcast. We talked about the different challenges of becoming parents and she shared with me some tips on positive parenting to help you and your partner welcome a new baby at home and in your lives.
Jeanne-Marie is a parenting expert, Montessori teacher, and a wonderful human being. She is passionate about positive parenting, helping parents set up a welcoming environment, and help their child adapt to their time, place and culture with ease.
If you're about to...2021-04-0158 min
Honey! I'm Homeschooling The KidsHomeschooling Styles: Montessori with Jeanne Marie PaynelHomeschool With Montessori In this episode I learn about homeschool with the Montessori method. Jeanne Marie talks about how she embraced Montessori and the reasons why it aligns with her heart and beliefs on learning, living and parenting. She offers essential tools to help parents follow our intuition, trust ourselves and trust our children. Parenting Mentor and Montessori Educator Jeanne-Marie Paynel, M.Ed, is a Parenting Mentor and Home Consultant dedicated to helping parents let go of the overwhelm so they can enjoy raising self-sufficient and resilient children with ease. Host...2020-09-301h 10
Return of Ritual PodcastEpisode 3 - Jeanne Marie PaynelI’d like you to meet Jeanne-Marie Paynel, M.ED, she is a Parenting Mentor and Home Consultant helping parents let go of the overwhelm so they can enjoy raising self-sufficient and resilient children with ease.She is also 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 on how to better prepare their homes and themselves for their children to thrive during the first years of life.In this episode, we talk about children, parenting and Rituals. Children ar...2020-09-2348 min
Pure Nurture Pregnancy and BirthMontessori Method—Giving Kids the Chance to Thrive with Jeanne-Marie PaynelJeanne-Marie Paynel, founder and CEO of Voila Montessori, is a Parenting Mentor and Home Consultant. Her mission is to help parents appreciate the true importance of their role - not as servants or teachers, but as guides for their children's natural development. She believes that a supportive and peaceful atmosphere at home will allow every child to grow up as an independent and confident learner. Jeanne-Marie speaks locally and internationally about her three passions: Montessori, Conscious Parenting, and Positive Discipline. In this episode, you'll hear about: Jeanne-Marie's passion for the Montessori Method The Art of Parenting...2019-11-1929 min
Mindful Mama: Raising Kind, Confident Kids Without Losing Your Cool | Parenting Strategies For Big Emotions & MoreSimplify with Montessori at Home - Jeanne-Marie PaynelHunter talks to Jeanne-Marie Paynel about Simplify with Montessori at Home.What do Jeff Bezos, Sean ‘P.Diddy’ Combs, and Anne Frank have in common? They were all educated in the Montessori system. The Montessori approach to children has been time-tested to be incredibly effective. Want to learn more about how to bring a taste of Montessori into your home? You’ll learn how with today’s podcast guest, Jeanne-Marie Paynel, of Voila Montessori.Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. Children are way more capable than we give them credit for. 2. Children have a natural...2018-11-2759 min
Simple FamiliesSFP 117: Finding the Balance of Work Vs. Play in Childhood [with Jeanne-Marie Paynel of Voila Montessori]
The value of play in childhood is often underestimated. Our children need to play and when pushed into academics at a young age they miss vital opportunities to develop and grow. In today’s episode we are discussing the balance between work and play.
I am chatting with Jeanne-Marie Paynel of Voila Montessori about understanding the connection between these concepts.
Show Notes/Links
Jeanne-Marie’s website
About Jeanne-Marie
The “Be the Best Parent You Can Be” Summit
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Joyful Courage for Parenting TeensJeanne-Marie Paynel talks Montessori and Positive DisciplineThe first thing that stuck out about our next guest, Jeanne-Marie Paynel is her passion for lifelong learning. In addition to raising two beautiful children, Jeanne-Marie holds a Masters in Education, is the founder and CEO of Voila Montessori and is a Positive Discipline trainer. After reading Dr. Montessori’s work “The Secret of Childhood” she discovered a passion for guiding children and families in healthy parenting approaches. She wanted parents to appreciate the true importance of their role – not as servants or teachers, but as supporters and guides of their children’s natural development. This need in the global commu...2017-06-061h 01