Have you noticed how clutter can affect your mood? Imagine what it does to a young human. Listen in to find out how your home can affect your child’s behavior. Ever wonder why your child refuses to put their toys away? Listen as I reveal the importance of our home on our children’s behavior. I share some basic principles of preparing our home for our children. In a few words, keep it simple.  What We Talked About: How your home environment can affect your child’s behavior How to give your child a sense of security and well-being The importance of creating a YES environment Simplify and minimize your home for everyone’s well-being The importance of sharing meals together Things to Remember “It is at home, the first environment after prenatal life and birth that the child is going to establish a sense of love and security. Trust in the World.” “Children are extremely capable if we take the time to adapt their environment.” -Jeanne-Marie Paynel “We must help children from the very beginning. We must give them the right environment because they have to adapt themselves to a strange new world. ” "Any child who is self-sufficient, who can tie his shoes, dress or undress himself, reflects in his joy and sense of achievement the image of human dignity, which is derived from a sense of independence." "To assist a child we must provide him with an environment which will enable him to develop freely.  A child is passing through a period of self-realization, and it is enough simply to open up the door for him." -Dr. Maria Montessori “Owning less is better than organizing more.” “Have the courage to build your life around what is really most important to you.” -Joshua Becker Click here for Show Notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, Your Parenting Mentor