34: Minimalism and Montessori. With Jasmine Chong

Do you wonder how to get your child, to concentrate? Listen in to find out how you can instill better focus at home.

Fascinated by the blending of the Montessori approach to parenting and education and the minimalist movement as a way of life I reached out the Jasmine. She’s been an inspiration to many on sharing her own journey blending the two. Listen in as she eloquently answers some important questions.

What we talked about: Translating what she learned in her Montessori training for parents The importance of order for a young child Beauty nourishes the soul Giving children practical life activities that have meaning and an intelligent purpose Washing rice as a goal-directed practical life activity and sensorial experience Tips to help children de-clutter on their own What differences to expect as your child’s intellectual curiosity expands The importance of having a reference library at home  Things to Remember

“Attention is the child’s most precious resource.” – Jasmine Chong

“The less you have the more your child will concentrate.”  – Jasmine Chong

“Imagination resides in the child, not in the toy.”   – Jasmine Chong

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