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Preparing the Adult through Inner Child Work

Laura Froyen

Description

Join us for an enlightening interview where we explore the profound impact of inner child work in the realm of Montessori parenting and teaching. Discover how embracing the concept of the prepared adult can influence the support provided by parents and teachers to children. Gain insights into how understanding and healing your own inner child contributes to fostering an empathetic and supportive environment for children. For those new to the concept, learn simple yet effective activities and techniques to incorporate into daily routines. Explore the practical implications of inner child work on discipline and setting boundaries in both home and educational settings.

If you’ve ever felt resistance or discomfort exploring your inner child, this interview will offer valuable advice on navigating through these emotions. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding and enhance your approach to parenting and teaching in alignment with Montessori principles.

In this video

If your child's meltdowns hit you harder than you expect, this talk with Laura Froyen looks at where that comes from. It explains inner child work in plain terms for parents and teachers of young children, and where it meets everyday life, from relearning how to play to holding a boundary without guilt. Three easy ways to connect with your inner child come up too. It also covers what to do when this work feels heavy, including trauma and getting support.

Chapters

  1. 0:00 Laura Froyen on why preparing the adult starts within
  2. 4:30 What inner child work is and why meltdowns trigger us
  3. 7:49 Giving yourself the love you missed and relearning play
  4. 13:23 Three easy ways to connect with your inner child
  5. 21:10 Inner child work and holding boundaries without guilt
  6. 26:00 When inner work feels heavy: trauma and getting support
  7. 30:32 Why parents need a village, and you deserve love too

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Featuring

Laura-Froyen

Dr. Laura Froyen has her PhD in Human Development and Family Studies with a specialization in Couple and Family Therapy. Laura combines trauma-informed practices with the latest in child development research to help families find more peace, calm & connection. She teaches conscious parenting & communication with heaping doses of grace and compassion through her podcast “The Balanced Parent” & her courses and programs.

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Lucie Brixi Tamášová is first and foremost a mother of three children (and two wonderful bonus children). For more than 17 years, she has been searching for kind, practical, and research-based answers to the everyday challenges of parenting and helping make them accessible to families around the world.

She is the founder of international projects including Childhood Potential Club, Montessori Parenting, and the Childhood Potential Conference, through which she connects parents, educators, and leading child development experts from across the globe. Through her work, she promotes a respectful and conscious approach to children while helping parents navigate everyday life with greater calm, understanding, and confidence.

Alongside her international work, Lucie also leads educational projects in Kenya and Guinea through the NGO Centrum Dialog, helping provide access to quality education for children with limited opportunities. She deeply believes that conscious support of children has the power to positively shape the future of society as a whole.

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