5 Pillars Of Raising Well-Adjusted Children The Montessori Way
Introduction:
Often, our approach to guiding children’s behavior stems from the methods we have been familiarized with – rewards, punishments, and constant external validation. We praise children with good intentions, not realizing the unintended consequences. The constant seeking of external affirmation leads to restlessness, disconnection, and anxiety. This cycle starts at home and extends through various facets of life, perpetuated by societal norms, and amplified by social media.
In our quest for better parenting and education, it is crucial to shift our focus. How can we empower our children to cultivate their inner guidance, self-regulation, self-direction, self-evaluation, and confidence? It is a step-by-step process that yields profound results.
Children naturally crave freedom, a sense of order and boundaries. Through the Montessori method and proven strategies, we have discovered effective practices that meet these fundamental needs, enabling children to navigate their world, understand themselves, and develop their unique perspectives within an environment that fosters independence while providing guidance and appropriate boundaries.
Well-adjusted children are more likely to be content, capable, responsible, responsive, respectful, and internally motivated.
In this series we will share the five essential pillars that have proven to help parents and educators raise well-adjusted children.
Five Essential Pillars Of Raising Well-Adjusted Children
- Environment
- Consistency and Routine
- Inner Directed Discipline
- Follow Through
- Family Meetings
Living Montessori Education Community has helped hundreds of parents successfully use these strategies. It is our sincere hope that you too will gain insights that will empower your parenting.
We will reveal a new pillar each week. Today we give pillar one.
Citations
- Living Montessori – Montessori Method
- Living Montessori – Pillar One: Environment – Fostering Independence and Responsibility
- Living Montessori – Pillar Two: Consistency and Routine – Fostering Stability and Confidence.
