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EPISODE · Sep 26, 2019 · 59 MIN

EP24 - Unleashing the Full Potential of our Next Generation, w Zahra Kassam

from The Dr. E Show · host Dr. Edith Ubuntu Chan

[Guest: Zahra Kassam] Join Dr. Edith and award-winning educator Zahra Kassam, CEO of MontiKids - www.MontiKids.com - as we expand our understanding of early childhood “education”. Unleash our children’s fullest potential by focusing on the powerful developmental window of age 0-3. (Great news! Use coupon code “CHAN45” to get $45 off first order of MontiKids!) Topics explored: * Could it be, that many of our society’s greatest issues today, are influenced by or root in our earliest childhood experiences? * 85% of the brain is formed from age 0-3. Yet most of preschool only begins at age 3. * Studies show enormous long-term societal benefits of investing in the earliest of childhood education. Yet schools tend to lose money on infant/toddler programs. Thus the “early childhood education void.” * MontiKids providing not just a developmental boost for kids age 0-3, but education and coaching for parents on the journey of 0-3. * Of all toys in the U.S., only 4% are marked safe for children under 3yo. Yet these toys are showing babies not only specific skills, but most importantly HOW to learn. * Discover how Montisorri education creates the optimal “flow” state? * What is Montesorri? A universally applicable curriculum, developed over 100 years ago by Dr. Maria Montesorri, the global pioneer and first female doctor in Italy. Based on observing each child’s unique needs, allowing the child to learn through exploring and play. * How does today’s stress-related illness/disease epidemic relate with the conventional educational culture? * Flow Genome Project - what do good flow environments have in common with Montesorri-style education? * What could the modern work-place look like, if we all grew up via Montesorri educated? * How Montesorri and MontiKids enhance baby’s experience of Security, attachment, affection. * For all teachers, self-awareness and personal-growth as the critical foundation for the teacher-child relationship. * Why are “hobbies” to key to discovering our highest human potential? * How would Zahra change public policy and our societal culture to best support our children from infancy? * Zahra coming from a family of immigrants, where every family member became a successful entrepreneur. As she reflects back on her upbringing, what were the greatest keys that she feels credits her? * What is Zahra’s #1 advice for us to reach our highest potential? ~~~~~ GREAT NEWS! If you’d like to give MontiKids program a try, Zahra has gifted us with a VERY generous coupon code of $45 off your first order! (Plus Free Shipping to contiguous USA.) Use code: CHAN45 terms & conditions. 1. This promotion expires on August 31, 2020 at 11:59pm Pacific Standard Time. Offer available on a first-time order of a Monti Kids Level for $297. You may sign up online at montikids.com by entering the CHAN45 promotion code to take advantage of this offer. Offer is not redeemable for cash or credit. Cannot be combined with any other offer or discount. Offer does not include any applicable taxes. Offer cannot be used for Gift Certificate purchases. Monti Kids reserves the right to change or cancel this promotion at any time. 2. Shipping costs apply to Alaska and Hawaii. ~~~~~~~ Learn more about Monti Kids: https://MontiKids.com MontiKids on Insta / MontiKids on Facebook Connect with Dr. Edith - www.SuperWellness.com / www.DrEdithUbuntu.com Pick up your copy of SuperWellness on Amazon.com ~~~

[Guest: Zahra Kassam] Join Dr. Edith and award-winning educator Zahra Kassam, CEO of MontiKids - www.MontiKids.com - as we expand our understanding of early childhood “education”. Unleash our children’s fullest potential by focusing on the powerful developmental window of age 0-3. (Great news! Use coupon code “CHAN45” to get $45 off first order of MontiKids!) Topics explored: * Could it be, that many of our society’s greatest issues today, are influenced by or root in our earliest childhood experiences? * 85% of the brain is formed from age 0-3. Yet most of preschool only begins at age 3. * Studies show enormous long-term societal benefits of investing in the earliest of childhood education. Yet schools tend to lose money on infant/toddler programs. Thus the “early childhood education void.” * MontiKids providing not just a developmental boost for kids age 0-3, but education and coaching for parents on the journey of 0-3. * Of all toys in the U.S., only 4% are marked safe for children under 3yo. Yet these toys are showing babies not only specific skills, but most importantly HOW to learn. * Discover how Montisorri education creates the optimal “flow” state? * What is Montesorri? A universally applicable curriculum, developed over 100 years ago by Dr. Maria Montesorri, the global pioneer and first female doctor in Italy. Based on observing each child’s unique needs, allowing the child to learn through exploring and play. * How does today’s stress-related illness/disease epidemic relate with the conventional educational culture? * Flow Genome Project - what do good flow environments have in common with Montesorri-style education? * What could the modern work-place look like, if we all grew up via Montesorri educated? * How Montesorri and MontiKids enhance baby’s experience of Security, attachment, affection. * For all teachers, self-awareness and personal-growth as the critical foundation for the teacher-child relationship. * Why are “hobbies” to key to discovering our highest human potential? * How would Zahra change public policy and our societal culture to best support our children from infancy? * Zahra coming from a family of immigrants, where every family member became a successful entrepreneur. As she reflects back on her upbringing, what were the greatest keys that she feels credits her? * What is Zahra’s #1 advice for us to reach our highest potential? ~~~~~ GREAT NEWS! If you’d like to give MontiKids program a try, Zahra has gifted us with a VERY generous coupon code of $45 off your first order! (Plus Free Shipping to contiguous USA.) Use code: CHAN45 terms & conditions. 1. This promotion expires on August 31, 2020 at 11:59pm Pacific Standard Time. Offer available on a first-time order of a Monti Kids Level for $297. You may sign up online at montikids.com by entering the CHAN45 promotion code to take advantage of this offer. Offer is not redeemable for cash or credit. Cannot be combined with any other offer or discount. Offer does not include any applicable taxes. Offer cannot be used for Gift Certificate purchases. Monti Kids reserves the right to change or cancel this promotion at any time. 2. Shipping costs apply to Alaska and Hawaii. ~~~~~~~ Learn more about Monti Kids: https://MontiKids.com MontiKids on Insta / MontiKids on Facebook Connect with Dr. Edith - www.SuperWellness.com / www.DrEdithUbuntu.com Pick up your copy of SuperWellness on Amazon.com ~~~

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