Looking back before moving forward…
Before we can start fresh it’s always a good idea to take stock of what was or was not accomplished in the preceding year. It’s the first of the year,
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You’re making parenting hard.
You’re making parenting harder than it needs to be! ⠀ If you’re like most people thinking that parenting is a hard job, well, that thought could actually be hurting you
Your Parenting Mentor got a much-needed facelift!
No, not a real one, silly. Just a website one. 😉 As Your Parenting Mentor, I’ve simplified it to make it easier for you to know exactly what I have
EP 01: Meet Your Host, Jeanne-Marie Paynel
Welcome! I’m so delighted to have you here joining me on this adventure. This has been a true labor of love and I’m glad you found your way to The
Discovering “my why”
Have you ever felt you were meant to do something else? After almost 20 years of working in advertising as a graphic designer I did, and took a leap of
The ultimate self-care
How is your summer (or winter) break going? Back from three wonderful weeks in France, visiting family and friends. Living far from them during the year makes being there my
The long road to independence…
Happy Fourth of July, for those celebrating in the US or elsewhere. As we celebrate independence day for one country I’d like to invite you to take a closer look
Minimalism rhymes with Montessori (kind of, right?)
I have to be honest, one of the first concepts that attracted me to Montessori is the aesthetic of the simple, minimalistic and beautiful environments created for our youngest humans.
How Positive Discipline changed my life.
I’m often asked, “What is Positive Discipline?” For me, and I don’t mean to be too dramatic, it was a rude awakening, changed my life and saved it at the
Simplicity and Order in the Montessori home
Does having a clean, orderly home positively change your mood? Have you ever wondered why that is? I’ve been getting a lot of questions about “Why order and simplicity are
Adults need transitions too.
I’ve just returned from being away for almost four months. I know, that’s a long time and I also know it’s nothing for some. I left for what was to
Why Montessori?
Whether you’ve never heard of it or have already embodied the aspects of the Montessori way and its educational method, I’d like to share the reasons why I’ve become so
