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Benefits of Parent-Infant Programs
Posted on 28 February, 2020 at 17:38 |
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PARENT-INFANT HOW AND WHY Susan Tracy McDaniel Following the Support Group model, parents meet once per
week with their child and once more weekly for parent discussion, 90 minutes
each session. Parents may join prenatally and receive support preparing for
their baby. Once the baby is born, the family may attend as soon as they feel
ready. Parent-Infant may serve prenatal to 18 months, or even age 2 or 3, but I
prefer that toddlers have an opportunity for independence in a prepared
environment. Parent discussions include topics like observation, home
environment, sleep, diapers and toileting, Montessori philosophy, discipline,
and attachment/independence. BENEFITS OF PARENT-INFANT Parents may join prenatally and feel more
relaxed and prepared for a healthy birth, breastfeeding, and bonding. Parents can prepare the home in a simpler, more
natural way and avoid unnecessary purchases. Families have a Montessori mentor and support
group in place from the start, especially important should there be unexpected
challenges. Parents learn to observe, and children have an
observant parent from the beginning on. Parents understand their child better. Observations may be useful now and later in
understanding the child’s needs. As parents observe, trust replaces worry. The child has a safe, interesting environment
outside the home to explore each week – a home away from home. Parents set aside time each week to focus on
their child without life’s distractions. The child gets to see other children and adults
weekly, who become like extended family. Child and parents have a positive first
experience with school. Separation is eased when the time comes. Parents receive support and education. Parents have the opportunity to learn about
parenting issues before facing those issues themselves. They can have
strategies in place, and perhaps avoid some problems. The program provides a place to meet other
parents – decreasing isolation. Nutrition can improve as parents learn about
breastfeeding, nutrition, and food preparation. Less post-partum depression when mothers have a
supportive community. Parents save money by breastfeeding,
cloth-diapering, borrowing materials and hand-me-down clothing. Parents are less frustrated when they observe
and understand the child’s behavior – less abuse. Parents observe the Montessori facilitator and
learn positive skills – less abuse. The school gets families before they go
elsewhere. The school is filled with parents who understand
Montessori and are supportive and trusting. Parents bond and form a community, they come
together to support the school. Families stay at the school longer, usually as
long as possible. Better-functioning parents are an example to
others and can educate informally. Children whose needs are well-met early in life
function better throughout life. ©
We can reach diverse families in just a few
hours per week through Parent-Infant. |
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