Model respect and kindness in your interactions from "summary" of The Montessori Toddler by Simone Davies
When we interact with our toddlers, it is important to remember that they are always watching and learning from us. Our actions and words serve as models for how they should behave and treat others. Therefore, it is crucial that we demonstrate respect and kindness in all of our interactions with them. One way to model respect and kindness is to be mindful of our tone of voice and body language when communicating with our toddlers. By speaking to them in a calm and gentle manner, we show them that we value and respect them as individuals. Similarly, by using positive body language such as maintaining eye contact and smiling, we communicate kindness and warmth. Another important aspect of modeling respect and kindness is to actively listen to our toddlers. When they speak to us, we should give them our full attention and show genuine interest in what they hav...
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