Enriching Environments and Afternoons with Helen Farmer
Beating parenting overwhelm, Mum guilt and not feeling good enough, this is a terrific interview from last week when I was lucky enough to be invited on to speak with
28 November 2023
Welcome to Enriching Environments
Montessori Educator, Child Development Expert and Author, I support Parents, Educators and government organisations with the most important work of our lives; raising the next generation of capable, compassionate contributors; to create a more peaceful and just world for all. My particular area of interest is in cultivating Montessori practice in the home and educational systems as a tool for social justice.
The Montessori Mission
10 Montessorians – 10 Questions
10 Communities – 10 Perspectives
In this unique book, we talk to 10 different voices, perspectives and aspects of Montessori around the world, and the richness it brings in diverse Communities.
Embodied Parenting Weekend Retreats
✓ Luxury 5 star accommodation (2 nights)
✓ Adults-only resort
✓ Full board – Delicious, healthy, nutrient-dense meals (no refined sugar, vegan, vegetarian, gluten free options part of the standard menu)
✓ 2 x 2 hours Embodied Parenting Workshops
✓ Sound healing, yoga, meditation, breathwork
✓ Body Analysis and Nutritionist Consultation
✓ Complete relaxation for your mind, body and soul
✓ Time, space and calm for reflection and rest
Embodied Educating- 3 Workshop Series prepared for AMS
The Prepared Adult as a flower that blooms:
Journal prompts
Connection practices
Self-care
Poetry
Workshop 1 – Understanding of Self
Workshop 2 – Nurturing the interconnectedness of all adults in the Prepared Environment
Workshop 3 – Weaving our Montessori Community: Creating a culture of belonging, cohesion and growth
Embodied Parenting Programme
A sacred container of deep respect and compassion; the Enriching Environments Embodied Parenting- Embodied Educating Programme is designed for Parents and Educators who are ready to be agents for change for a new world, for today’s children and future generations.
Introducing the Raise Change Makers Journey
Join us to learn about this family-friendly, solution-focussed Sustainability Programme. This is not your usual eco/green type of community where you’d learn do’s and don’ts – It is much more
11 August 2023
All our babies and children really need is an environment in which they can unfold; a place in which they can explore, follow their interests, and develop into capable human beings.”
Join the family, start your learning journey
1 to 1 Parent Mentoring
My Parent Mentoring Programmes are tailored to your specific needs, In our discussions together we will uncover the right path for you, offering a holistic approach to bringing Montessori into the home, tailored to your personal journey.
Workshops
I host regular Montessori Parenting Workshops and Events both online and in-person, usually in Dubai. Check out our latest Montessori-at-home workshops and events here.
Online Training
New Six-week course, ‘Introduction to Enriching Environments’ – a Montessori at-home online course. Suitable for anyone who wants to explore or refresh themselves of the core principles of applying Montessori at home and Montessori Parenting, to create an Enriching Environment for their family.