Nurture Schools Featured in News
- Protect childhood from shrinking: expert
- The Hindu , February 3, 2014
Do you end up feeling as an evil parent, when you refuse a howling child something he vociferously demands? Today’s parents can end up satisfying every whim of their child or feel guilty when they have taken a stand that has upset the child.
“Most cultures are afraid of children crying, but crying is healthy,” reassures Helle Heckmann, Denmark-based parenting expert and author, who espouses the Waldorf method of education. Ms. Heckmann who interacted with parents in Puducherry on parenting of kids below 7 years, asserted, “Remember you are in charge, not the child.”
If a parent has made up their mind that something cannot be given or allowed, they have to stay firm. Taking responsibility is better parenting than bribing the child to do what you want them to do.
Maturing prematurely
While parenting may differ according to cultures, a certain homogenisation has set in with globalisation, believes Ms. Heckmann, who has visited over 50 countries in the course of her world tour.
The false assumption that if a child can take in much early, the benefits will be much more is prevalent among parents all over the world. Parents try to capitalise on the early childhood years, which are the most formative, setting the child goals and activities to accomplish. These years are also the time to play, cultivate empathy, and grow emotionally and spiritually and learn to live in society.
Emphasising the need to protect childhood, she says, “Today, we want them to mature before they are ready. We are constantly shrinking the phase of childhood.” A result of this precocious growth is the manifestation of typically adult illnesses like obesity, diabetes, depression and burnout in children. By not allowing the child to grow from inward and discovering what she/he likes, we are nurturing a society that cannot think on its own and will ultimately produce less creative beings, Ms. Heckmann, the author of Slow Parenting feels.
“But if you can awaken the eagerness or joy of doing something the child can learn whatever and whenever.”
But even as parents of very young children, they must set boundaries, they must also give the child freedom within those boundaries. It is with this perspective that Ms. Heckmann looks at the issue of child abuse.
“A child, who is always being told what to do by an adult, may be incapable of saying no to an abuser or knowing when to run.” Advocating the five principles integrating for parenting young children — rhythm, movement, sleep, nutrition and care- she cautions that a disturbance in a set rhythm can upset a young child.
On influence of media on young children, she suggests, “You cannot control the world but you can decide what you can keep out from your four walls,” reiterating the parent’s power in making choices.
Ultimately it costs to be a parent, feels Ms. Heckmann. “Often children get frustrated simply because you are not there by their side.”
Weekly sessions for parents on the principles espoused by the expert would be conducted by the organisers Akshara Vidyashraam at Rue de la Marine.
- Storytelling workshop for parents, kids
- Indian Express , December 4, 2012
An interactive workshop on the art of storytelling for parents and a book reading and drawing illustrations programme for the children will be conducted by the Nurture Montessori school, Anna Nagar West on December 9.
Renowned storyteller Jo Anne Saldhana, who has been in the field for the past 10 years in India and Sri Lanka, will teach the nuances of storytelling to parents. And for children, book reading and illustrations will be conducted by Ashok Rajagopalan, who has been illustrating books for children since 1989, and writing story books for the last five years. A book exhibition will also be conducted on the same day.
For further details, contact Nurture Montessori school, No.9,1st Street,
I Block, Anna Nagar West,
Chennai- 40
P: +91 443340 7744/55 | M:+91 81444 37755
info.annanagar@nurtureschool.com
www.NurtureSchool.com
- A Lesson for Parents
- Indian Express – Edex, September 10, 2012
- Learn to teach the Montessori way
- Indian Express, May 21, 2012
- The montessori phenomenon
- The Hindu Feb 2, 2012
- Montessori system boosts confidence, say experts
- Deccan Chronicle, Jan 22, 2012
- Providing the best through montessori method
- Indian Express, Jan 29, 2012
- A place to nurture your kid
- The Hindu, Chennai, Sunday May 29, 2011
Nurture – Montessori house of children in Anna Nagar West, has an authentic Montessori environment equipped with scientifically designed wood based play equipment (plastics free environment). The staff is trained and certified by the Indian Montessori Centre (IMC) with over 18 years of experience in preschool education. Nurture offers 3700 sft of enclosed space with an additional 1000 sft of garden, play area and sandpit for children to learn, play and develop. It is a child enabled environment where the outdoor blends beautifully into the activity area, providing the curious minds an exciting expanse to explore and learn. The school also has a Crèche / Daycare for the convenience of the children and parents from 8:00 am to 7:00 p.m on weekdays.
Some of the other facilities offered for the children of especially working parents are Modern kitchenette equipped with fridge and microwave, Choice of Indoor games and books, Bed & Roll-up Mats for afternoon naps, Outdoor Garden with Sandpit area. For details call 81444-37755.
The school is conducting a Seminar on “UNDERSTANDING THE CHILD – POSITIVE PARENTING” by Mrs. Uma Shankar, Chennai Montessori Training Centre (CMTC) on June 4th Saturday from 3:00p.m to 5:00p.m.
Nurture Schools Featured in News
- Protect childhood from shrinking: expert
- The Hindu , February 3, 2014
Do you end up feeling as an evil parent, when you refuse a howling child something he vociferously demands? Today’s parents can end up satisfying every whim of their child or feel guilty when they have taken a stand that has upset the child.
“Most cultures are afraid of children crying, but crying is healthy,” reassures Helle Heckmann, Denmark-based parenting expert and author, who espouses the Waldorf method of education. Ms. Heckmann who interacted with parents in Puducherry on parenting of kids below 7 years, asserted, “Remember you are in charge, not the child.”
If a parent has made up their mind that something cannot be given or allowed, they have to stay firm. Taking responsibility is better parenting than bribing the child to do what you want them to do.
Maturing prematurely
While parenting may differ according to cultures, a certain homogenisation has set in with globalisation, believes Ms. Heckmann, who has visited over 50 countries in the course of her world tour.
The false assumption that if a child can take in much early, the benefits will be much more is prevalent among parents all over the world. Parents try to capitalise on the early childhood years, which are the most formative, setting the child goals and activities to accomplish. These years are also the time to play, cultivate empathy, and grow emotionally and spiritually and learn to live in society.
Emphasising the need to protect childhood, she says, “Today, we want them to mature before they are ready. We are constantly shrinking the phase of childhood.” A result of this precocious growth is the manifestation of typically adult illnesses like obesity, diabetes, depression and burnout in children. By not allowing the child to grow from inward and discovering what she/he likes, we are nurturing a society that cannot think on its own and will ultimately produce less creative beings, Ms. Heckmann, the author of Slow Parenting feels.
“But if you can awaken the eagerness or joy of doing something the child can learn whatever and whenever.”
But even as parents of very young children, they must set boundaries, they must also give the child freedom within those boundaries. It is with this perspective that Ms. Heckmann looks at the issue of child abuse.
“A child, who is always being told what to do by an adult, may be incapable of saying no to an abuser or knowing when to run.” Advocating the five principles integrating for parenting young children — rhythm, movement, sleep, nutrition and care- she cautions that a disturbance in a set rhythm can upset a young child.
On influence of media on young children, she suggests, “You cannot control the world but you can decide what you can keep out from your four walls,” reiterating the parent’s power in making choices.
Ultimately it costs to be a parent, feels Ms. Heckmann. “Often children get frustrated simply because you are not there by their side.”
Weekly sessions for parents on the principles espoused by the expert would be conducted by the organisers Akshara Vidyashraam at Rue de la Marine.
- Storytelling workshop for parents, kids
- Indian Express , December 4, 2012
An interactive workshop on the art of storytelling for parents and a book reading and drawing illustrations programme for the children will be conducted by the Nurture Montessori school, Anna Nagar West on December 9.
Renowned storyteller Jo Anne Saldhana, who has been in the field for the past 10 years in India and Sri Lanka, will teach the nuances of storytelling to parents. And for children, book reading and illustrations will be conducted by Ashok Rajagopalan, who has been illustrating books for children since 1989, and writing story books for the last five years. A book exhibition will also be conducted on the same day.
For further details, contact Nurture Montessori school, No.9,1st Street,
I Block, Anna Nagar West,
Chennai- 40
P: +91 443340 7744/55 | M:+91 81444 37755
info.annanagar@nurtureschool.com
www.NurtureSchool.com
- A Lesson for Parents
- Indian Express – Edex, September 10, 2012
- Learn to teach the Montessori way
- Indian Express, May 21, 2012
- The montessori phenomenon
- The Hindu Feb 2, 2012
- Montessori system boosts confidence, say experts
- Deccan Chronicle, Jan 22, 2012
- Providing the best through montessori method
- Indian Express, Jan 29, 2012
- A place to nurture your kid
- The Hindu, Chennai, Sunday May 29, 2011
Nurture – Montessori house of children in Anna Nagar West, has an authentic Montessori environment equipped with scientifically designed wood based play equipment (plastics free environment). The staff is trained and certified by the Indian Montessori Centre (IMC) with over 18 years of experience in preschool education. Nurture offers 3700 sft of enclosed space with an additional 1000 sft of garden, play area and sandpit for children to learn, play and develop. It is a child enabled environment where the outdoor blends beautifully into the activity area, providing the curious minds an exciting expanse to explore and learn. The school also has a Crèche / Daycare for the convenience of the children and parents from 8:00 am to 7:00 p.m on weekdays.
Some of the other facilities offered for the children of especially working parents are Modern kitchenette equipped with fridge and microwave, Choice of Indoor games and books, Bed & Roll-up Mats for afternoon naps, Outdoor Garden with Sandpit area. For details call 81444-37755.
The school is conducting a Seminar on “UNDERSTANDING THE CHILD – POSITIVE PARENTING” by Mrs. Uma Shankar, Chennai Montessori Training Centre (CMTC) on June 4th Saturday from 3:00p.m to 5:00p.m.