151: Turning Little Stones. With Caroline Allen

The Art of Parenting

Are you burnt out working as a childcare provider? Listen in as my guest, Caroline Allen shares her insights on how to keep the joy and wonder alive.

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I can relate to Caroline’s words. When I started in a Montessori environment as a second career, some days were hard, yet that sense of wonder kept me going.

What We Talked About:

• How Caroline transformed her daycare settings into the first not-for-profit Montessori children's center in the UK

• Observing children's behaviors and interests to foster their natural curiosity and learning

• The importance of staying passionate and fresh in childcare and education.

• Practical tips for caregivers and educators to avoid burnout and stay motivated.

• The concept of leaving a lasting legacy for children

Things to Remember

“We don't know our children inside out and never will. They're unique little beings that will always do things that fascinate us.”

“Try to retain that sense of wonder by looking at our children with fresh eyes and seeing them differently.”

“Adults are very quick to put an interpretation on what their children are doing.”

“Allow the wonders of the world to connect with your children.”

“Taking care of your child’s emotional, social, and physical development is the key to raising young adults.”

“We don't need to know everything about our little ones; we just need to work with whatever they're presenting to us in their journey into childhood and young adulthood.”

“We need to have parts of every single day where we are present to our children and give them the focus they deserve.”

-Caroline Allen

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