60 They Need You to Be Relaxed! With Melanie Phillips - a podcast by Jeanne-Marie Paynel, M. Ed.

How do you deal with family members visiting and having a different approach to discipline and education? Listen in to learn how this French mom does it.

What We Talked About:

• Going back to work at 12 weeks postpartum
• Choosing the right daycare for your child and the Montessori Nido 
• Maternity leave in other countries
• Process art vs. crafts
• Setting up a Montessori environment with multiple ages
• Going back to school as an adult
• Raising her children differently than she was raised
• Setting boundaries with visiting family members
• Taking it easy and learning to be more relaxed

Things to Remember

“Parenting is not easy, but it can be very enjoyable.”

“Following my child and their interest is what made me passionate about Montessori.”

“Loving learning is the most important thing you can do for yourself.”

- Melanie Phillips

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