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32 WAIKATO BUSINESS NEWS July/August 2020 CHILD FOCUS Parental Guilt and Preschoolers There is never a shortage of idealised media images of home makers who are spending quality time at home with their toddlers. We all have friends and family members who pack perfect little snack boxes, they have colour-coordinated clothing for their child when they are out and about, they help out at playcentre, their homes are spotless, and they are the ones who have somehow managed to forfeit their career to raise their under five(s). Sure, they made a tough call on their career, but they have priori- tised what was truly important - their children. And then there are the mothers that have it all together - the high flying job with the big ticket salary, the business travel, the perfect children (or not - that can also form a basis for judgement), that look immaculate in their fancy suit, with their leased company car. They are the ones who can afford to do ABC, and they XYZ. You know the ones. Miro House Kindergarten As one of these types of mothers, with a friend of the other type, I can tell you that there was one thing that we each craved… to have made the decision of the other. When it all boiled down, we wanted more balance in our lives. The housekeeper vacuumed multiple times a week, because they were at home with the children. The worker had a cleaner once a week because that was just another chore that Providing holistic, contemporary and lifelong Waldorf Education in an inspiring environment now and into the future. couldn’t be faced, and let’s be honest, the house just didn’t get so dirty anyway - no one was home. The homemaker pined the loss of self, and the feelings of worthlessness associated with being “just a mum” - which let’s face it, IS a full time job, because the mess and the emotions were incessant. The corporate just wanted to snuggle on the couch in the evening but had reports to write after cooking dinner, wrangling homework, wrapping the presents at 11pm, and just feeling like a freaking failure, trying to prove ‘what’ to whom? Oh no - the bread rolls needed to go into the oven! The one consistent in my many conversations with my bestie was that the grass is always greener, and you can’t do a “do-over”. Being at peace with your own choices is the most important thing, because guaranteed, we would all make the same choices given the same information, at the same time. But you only get that in retrospect. My point is that it doesn’t matter your choice… home / work. The more important thing is accepting your decision with the benefits that it comes with, and relishing every moment mindfully with whatever energy you have remaining. And to take vitamins. In our experience at Montessori, most families are going through something. It will be a different something to yours, but there is ALWAYS a “something”. That’s where having a community is important. Especially when your family is in a different city, or even in a different country - especially if you need to work long hours. The right carers for your children will make all the difference. If you need to go to work to maintain your licence or registration, to keep a chosen lifestyle, or just to pay the rent, there are care options that teach your children in a family environment, so your children will learn their numbers, how to wash dishes, grace and courtesy, and how to respect others. Better yet, these care options are now open for extended working hours, and are run by staff that understand that you are simply doing your best, and that sometimes that feels awful. In our experience at Montessori, most families are going through something. It will be a different something to yours, but there is ALWAYS a “something” If you are looking for a full care option for your under six year old, we invite you to come and view one of our two “Receive the child in Reverence, Educate the child in Love, Let each go forth in Freedom.” – Rudolf Steiner Miro House Kindergarten provides a warm and secure homely environment where childhood is honoured and children are given the gift of time. Within this environment the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual nature of each child is carefully nurtured through daily activities, free play and strong rhythms. We aim to develop children’s early learning naturally, and we do this very purposefully through daily activities, each with an impulse and purpose aligned to the developmental stages of the child. Enquiries welcome 07 855 8711 eceprincipal@waikatowaldorf.school.nz 85 Barrington Drive, Huntington, Hamilton 3210 www.waikatowaldorf.school.nz 203664AA Our NEW Tawa Street Montessori daycare is NOW OPEN! We are the second Fountain City Montessori site - a family orientated, nurturing, calm and respectful environment for 0-6 year olds near the hospital. We have longer opening hours from 6.30am to 6pm, perfect for working families. Book an appointment now to see how a Montessori classroom operates. We look forward to meeting you! Open 6.30am - 6pm 07 843 0441 www.fcm.nz 103 Tawa Street, (Off Kahikatea Drive), Melville, Hamilton
CHILD FOCUS WAIKATO BUSINESS NEWS July/August 2020 33 Let us be the reason you smile Fountain City Montessori sites - on Brooklyn Road (Claudelands from 7am) and Tawa Street (Melville - near the hospital from 6:30am). Both centres were designed to care for children of working parents, with great food, and both closing at 6pm. We currently have vacancies for under three and a half year olds, with nursery spaces being limited, and best planned ahead. Be kind to yourself when making your work / family decisions. It is most important that you find an option that feels right to you. Whether you work, or whether you plan to add something not-home into your child’s day, come and visit us now. Parental guilt will always be a thing - embrace it for what it is, and let it go. Supplied by Rowena Harper Managing Director Fountain City Montessori Mark Ewing, Catherine Carleton & Andrew Quick 07 839 5870 / 17 Pembroke St / hamiltonorthodontics.co.nz Limelight Dance Academy, Hamilton’s premier dance school offering specialist training in RAD Ballet, NZAMD Jazz, Contemporary, Hip Hop and Tap. Limelight Offering Dance classes Academy, from Hamilton’s Pre-School premier to Adults. dance Enrollments school offering taken year specialist round. training in RAD Ballet, NZAMD Jazz, Contemporary, Hip Hop and Tap. At Limelight Dance Academy we hope to create and nurture a love of dance and help to Offering classes develop from healthy, Pre-School happy, to well Adults. rounded Enrollments individuals. taken year round. At Limelight Dance Academy we hope to create and nurture a love of dance and help to Does your child develop want healthy, to be a happy, part of well a fantastic rounded end individuals. of year production? Enrolments now being taken for Term 1 Does your child want to be a part of a fantastic end of year production? New Term 1 Classes Enrolments added for Beginner now being Ballet, taken Beginner for Term Jazz, 1 2021 Hip Hop and Lyrical At Kip McGrath, our focus is to help your child reach their full potential We make learning relevant and engaging which boosts self-confidence and success in class. Students can be taught in centre or online face to face at home. Give your child a boost today. CENTRE • PHONE NUMBER Hamilton East - 29 Address Hukanui Road, Fairfield, Hamilton kipmcgrath.co.nz/centre 3214 | 07 853 5013 Hamilton West - 89 Rimu Street, Whitiora, Hamilton 3200 | 07 848 2262 204407AB For more information please contact Kerry Mills | phone 855 3021 | mobile 021 2343930 email admin@limelightdanceacademy.co.nz | www.limelightdanceacademy.co.nz 30391
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