VIVA NOLA June - July 2022

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CONTENT Publisher’s Note..............................................4 The Montessori Method at Home...........5 A Comic Book for Young NOLA Entrepreneurs..................................................8 Generator Safety During Hurricane Season..............................................................12 Cover Story: Cesar Burgos and His Legacy..................14 Social - Gallery of Events..........................18 Meet the Team! June/July 2022 Wine, Summer and Festivals....................20 Healthier, Better Salt...................................23 Alejandra Guzmán Writer - Economic Development Lia Threat Writer - Wellness The I.T Guy Writer - Tech Talk AnaMaria Bech Publisher’s Note Pride and Summer Fun! June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month and VIVA NOLA recognizes the importance of celebrating everyone’s right to be themselves. As New Orleans celebrations have returned, this year’s Pride Fest will take place from June 9 to June 12 with parties, contests, and the New Orleans Pride Parade on Saturday, June 11 at 6 p.m. beginning at 931 Elysian Fields Ave in the Marigny. For all the events during the Pride weekend, check out neworleanspride.org. Other fun events taking place in our city include the French Market Creole Tomato Festival on June 11 & 12, the Juneteenth Festival on June 18, Black Pride NOLA and Essence Festival of Culture on June 30 through July 3rd, and 4th Fest in Crescent Park to celebrate Independence Day at 5 p.m., Running of the Bulls on July 8-10, and Tales of the Cocktail July 25-29, among many more. We hope you enjoy your Summer in NOLA! 4 ~ VIVA NOLA June / July 2022 Cody Downey Writer - Editor Ana García Writer / Intern Rebeca Pinhas Writer - Vino Mom Marcela Bolaños Proof Juliana Bech Intern WE ARE PROUD TO PARTNER WITH WVUE FOX 8 TO PROVIDE SPANISH LANGUAGE CONTENT TO THE LATINO COMMUNITY OF GREATER NEW ORLEANS AND TO EX- PAND OUR MISSION OF CONNECTING COMMUNITIES. TO PITCH A STORY OR FOR ADVERTISEMENT OPPORTUNI- TIES, CONTACT US: VIVA NOLA MAGAZINE (504)517.6090 info@vivanolamag.com
Desarrollo Económico The Montessori Method at Home By Alejandra Guzmán @aleguzman As an economic developer and because of my personal and professional interest in human development, I’ve always been aware of the relevance of early childhood education. With the birth of my daughter, I have experienced how critically important it is to be intentional about the opportunities we offer to children in their early years. The human brain undergoes the most growth during the first three years of life. Babies must receive the most attention since they are developing the foundations of critical, emotional, social, and cognitive skills. Babies grow healthy attachments to their parents and caregivers in these first years. The experiences in this crucial time will shape their emotional intelligence and self-confidence. I discovered the Montessori method in my quest to find information on what type of toys or experiences I should offer my daughter to help her develop. The Montessori method mainly focuses on promoting independence, hands-on learning, and providing a suitable environment for child development. Maria Montessori created this method. She was born in Italy in 1870 and was one of the first women to attend the University of Rome Medical School. Because of the positive outcomes, this method has become famous worldwide. This method emphasizes freedom within limits, independence, and respect for the social and natural development of the child. Finally, it pushes children to work with different materials to develop the power of self-discipline and “ The Montessori method mainly focuses on promoting independence, hands-on learning, and providing a suitable environment for child development. concentration. The difference between the traditional educational method and Montessori is that formal education focuses on transmitting knowledge. In contrast, Montessori focuses on the natural development of children and leverages their genuine interests. The Montessori method is easy for parents to learn and adapt to the home environment and daily routines. There should be an emphasis on mutual respect between child and parent or caregiver. Montessori recognizes each child as a special individual with unique needs, abilities, and learning styles. Remembering this principle helps with interactions with the child. As we apply this method at home, we have changed our environment to allow our daughter to move freely and feel the space as her own. We ensure everything is safe, from the furniture to securing cabinets, covering electric outlets, etc. We also organize her play material to be easily accessible for her and display them in a way that’s naturally inviting to play. We also limited the number of toys and intentionally chose them depending on their purpose and the skill they help develop. We have evolved based on our observations and following her natural inclinations. She loves animals, so we offer material around this theme for her to remain engaged and excited about educational toys. We have also adapted the kitchen and bathroom to her size and further involve her in our daily routines. There is so much to discover with this method, and it can get overwhelming when you are balancing work, life, and the many different challenges that come with parenting. Finally, I found helpful websites that offer practical advice on adapting Montessori into our lifestyle, including The Montessori Notebook and Montessori in Real Life. My journey as a parent has just begun, and I’m excited to continue learning and growing with my daughter. It makes me happy to be able to share my experiences and hopefully help other parents in their journey. 5 ~ VIVA NOLA June / July 2022
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Page 14 and 15: Portada Cesar Burgos and His Legacy
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Page 18 and 19: Familia. Art Exhibit of the Montero
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