How to talk so kids will listen: Enhance communication by actively recognizing and responding to your child interests and needs
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About the Workshop
Welcome to “How to talk so kids will listen” workshop, where we embark on a journey through the transformative principles of Maria Montessori’s educational approach— Workshop designed for families with children ages 3 to 6.
In this workshop, you will learn effective communication strategies to foster better understanding and cooperation with your child. Through practical tips and real-life scenarios, we’ll explore how to connect with your child’s unique perspective, helping you recognize and respond to their interests and emotional needs.
This interactive and engaging workshop is designed to help parents and caregivers strengthen their relationship with their child through mindful and empathetic communication strategies. Whether you’re dealing with everyday power struggles, trying to encourage cooperation, or simply want to understand your child’s emotional world better, this workshop will equip you with practical tools that you can implement right away.
In this workshop you will learn:
- To understand Montessori Principles: Gain a comprehensive understanding of Maria Montessori's groundbreaking principles and their profound impact on early childhood development.
- About the power of observation: Learn the art of observation to discern your child's unique needs, interests, and developmental milestones with clarity and precision.
- Active listening techniques: Listening to young children goes beyond just hearing their words. In this workshop, you'll learn how to truly understand what your child is trying to communicate—whether verbally or through their behavior.
- Effective communication strategies: Young children are not always receptive to commands, and often resist when they feel overwhelmed or misunderstood. This workshop will provide you with simple, effective techniques to speak in a way that fosters cooperation.
- Empathy and emotional validation: Acknowledging your child's feelings is one of the most important steps in creating trust. We’ll show you how to validate your child’s emotions, even when their behavior is difficult.
- Setting boundaries with love and respect: Children need boundaries to feel safe, but setting limits in a way that feels firm yet kind can be tricky. We will explore how to set clear and reasonable boundaries while maintaining a respectful and loving connection.
This workshop includes:
- A two-hour session
- One complimentary drink
- Access to receive feedback from a Montessori specialist
- Work materials
How can Montessori materials and activities benefit my child?
Montessori principles emphasize creating an environment where children feel respected and understood, fostering their natural ability to explore and learn. Communication plays a vital role in this process, as it helps children express their needs and interests while building a foundation for emotional growth and mutual respect.
Montessori-inspired approaches encourage parents to use empathetic and thoughtful communication, providing clear and respectful guidance tailored to a child’s developmental stage. By actively listening and responding to children with understanding, parents can create a nurturing environment that supports independence, confidence, and self-discipline.
Moreover, effective communication techniques, such as giving clear instructions, offering choices, and validating emotions, help children develop concentration and self-regulation. This positive and respectful interaction transforms behavior by allowing children to channel their energy constructively, laying the groundwork for lifelong learning and harmonious relationships.
Price and details:
- Registration for Montessori workshops:
- Option I: 35€ - includes one parent and one child.
- Option II: 49€ - includes one parent and two children.
- Option III: 49€ - includes two parents and one child.
- Option IV: 65€ - includes two parents and two children.
- Workshop leader: Natalia Reynders, a Montessori specialist trained by AMI (Association Montessori Internationale) and co-founder of Germany's first pedagogically-driven Indoor Playground and Kindercafé, has extensive experience in early childhood, primary, and secondary education.
- Language: English
- Available places per workshop: 8
- A minimum on 4 participants are required to run the workshop.
- You can cancel up to 5 days before the event. In case of cancellation by the client, you can choose between a refund of 75% of the total price (25% is retained for administrative costs) or participation in a future event.
