79: Enjoy the Moment. With Jessica Rolph

Do you want to know what is the best toy for your child’s development? Listen in to find your answers. I found a kindred spirit to talk to about the importance of the early years for our children’s brain development. Listen in as Jessica shares how we can nurture our children’s immense potential. What We Talked About: Knowing what children need as their brains develop Making Montessori concepts available to everyone Whether or not screen time has any benefits for young children How grandparents and other family members can interact  The importance of serve and return communication when it comes to language development Things to Remember: “There’s no better tool for mindfulness than parenting.” “The child is guiding us, showing us what they’re hungry to learn.” “Be confident that you’re making the right choices with your parenting.” “Play and learning can be such a place of joy.” “Invest in those early years, it will pay off.” - Jessica Rolph “Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children, play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood.” - Fred Rogers “We must help the child to act for himself, will for himself, think for himself; this is the art of those who aspire to serve the spirit.” - Dr. Maria Montessori “The word education must not be understood in the sense of teaching but of assisting the psychological development of the child.” - Dr. Maria Montessori Click here for Show Notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, Your Parenting Mentor