“Let the children come to me and hinder them not, for of such is the Kingdom of God” Matthew 19:14
“A creature can be led astray by something that is in itself quite small. It is something that creeps in unnoticed under the guise of love and assistance but which is actually due to blindness of an adult whose unconscious egoism can have a truly diabolical influence upon a child. And yet children are constantly being born anew, bearing within themselves unspoiled the plan according to which they should normally develop.” Maria Montessori
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Maggie speaks to us about Montessori’s philosophy of Psychic Deviations, how they come about, different types of deviations as well as how they can be healed through Normalization and work.
Maggie Radzik has been working in Montessori for over 35 years and has been a Level I formation leader for more than 10 years. She has served both the Montessori classroom and the atrium at all levels, Toddlers through Adolescents. She is a certified Montessorian at all levels as well. I am currently the Director of Our Lady of Guadalupe Family Life Center in Ave Maria, FL
Read Maggie’s Article “The First-Plane Child and Obstacles to Normalization” Online Here
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Maria Montessori Speaks to Parents
Secret of Childhood by Maria Montessori
Episodes to help you further explore Freedom and Discipline:
Episode 30 – Freedom and Discipline with Claire Paglia
Episode 133 – Freedom and Responsibility with Sr Mary Teresita
Episode 134 – Freedom and Responsibility for the First Plane Child
Episode 135 – Freedom and Responsibility for the Second Plane Child
Episode 139 – What to Try When it Seems to be Failing? With Cathy Johanni
Episode 141 – Normalization with Claire Paglia and Sr Maria Teresita
Episode 142 – Adults as Potential Obstacles in Development with Pilar Bewley