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La Maison buissonnière
Early childhood socialization center
Maison buissonnière as a place to prepare for daycare: The concepts of bonding and separation
The framework in which discussions take place at La Maison buissonnière foster the strengthening of bonds that will allow for the separation process experienced by children to take place more easily. Newborn children do not psychologically differentiate themselves...
Maison buissonière and activities: Interaction, an activity in its own right
At La Maison buissonière, we believe that interaction with other people is an activity in its own right. By letting children pursue interests at their own pace, we get to know them better. Like Winnicott, we believe that unfettered play is therapy in itself. A...
Maison buissonnière and education: Two distinct concepts
At La Maison buissonnière, we establish operating rules and boundaries that apply to everyone, equally. Our welcoming staff enforces the rules, supports parents/accompanying adults in their efforts as needed and can be available for discussions. Receiving our visitors...
La Maison buissonnière and early socialization: Leaving the comforts of home without getting lost
Early socialization is a progressive process by which children leave the comforts of home and interact other children who are different from them. The goal is for children to encounter each other without losing themselves or diminishing their ability to interact...
Maison buissonière and observation: We do not evaluate, we try to understand
At La Maison buissonière, when we observe, we are not evaluating the behaviour of parents/accompanying adults or of children. We simply remain attentive to the things children are showing us, how they interact and what signals they are sending us. Our goal is to try...
Maison buissonnière: Who comes to visit?
At La Maison buissonnière, we welcome all children who come accompanied by a parent or trusted adult, whatever their language, origins, belief systems, questions or issues. What brings parents and facilitators together is their interest in the children, who are in the...
Thalasso Bain Bébé (video by Sonia Rochel)
Tout d’abord, pour pleinement apprécier ce qui se passe entre le bébé et Madame Rochel, nous invitons les spectateurs de ne pas oublier que ce film ne rend pas compte d’une technique ; son sujet est la communication avec le bébé. Ensuite, il n’est certainement pas nécessaire que tout parent essaie d’imiter Madame Rochel; que chacun invente son propre mode de communication avec son bébé.