Respectful Parenting: Janet Lansbury Unruffled

Stop Worrying About Your Preschooler's Education (with Teacher Tom)

May 12, 2020

Tom Hobson, widely known as Teacher Tom, is an early childhood educator famous for promoting the joy of organic learning outside traditional classrooms. He discusses the significance of trusting children’s innate abilities and prioritizing quality family time over conventional educational pressures. Tom emphasizes the art of observing children, fostering self-directed exploration, and nurturing social skills through community interactions. He highlights the joy children experience during challenging moments and the value of real-world learning, encouraging parents to engage in everyday activities with their kids.

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Tom Hobson

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Quick takeaways

Preschoolers thrive through organic, self-motivated learning in home environments, enhancing their problem-solving skills and autonomy.

Active listening and observation enable parents to connect with their children's natural learning processes, fostering growth and deeper relationships.

Deep dives

Embracing Independent Learning

Children have a natural capacity for independent learning, and their time spent at home can actually enhance this ability. Parents often find that their children are more capable and competent than they previously thought, especially when given the opportunity to explore and engage with their surroundings freely. Many children are able to handle age-appropriate tasks such as cooking or organizing, which highlights their problem-solving skills and innate curiosity. By allowing children to pursue self-directed activities, parents can foster a deeper sense of autonomy and confidence in their abilities.

Intro

3min

Embracing Quality Time Over Educational Pressures

3min

The Art of Observing Childhood

12min

The Joys of Family Bonding Through Challenges

2min

Encouraging Real-World Learning for Children

5min

Janet welcomes early childhood educator Tom (“Teacher Tom”) Hobson who shares his optimism and insights about our children’s abilities to learn, grow and flourish outside of a classroom setting. Both Tom and Janet have always asserted that the most valuable education a preschooler receives is organic and self-motivated. They believe that time spent interacting authentically with parents is always precious and can become the most memorable and positive experiences in our young children’s lives.

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Janet's exclusive audio series "Sessions" is available for download. This is a collection of recorded one-on-one consultations with parents discussing their most immediate and pressing concerns (www.SessionsAudio.com).

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