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Didi Tonev
United Kingdom
Приєднався 9 кві 2015
I am so excited to have you here. Thank you for stopping by!
This is my channel that was previously called Smart Parent Stories. For two years, I used to post weekly Tuesday videos with practical tips, book reviews, interviews and cooking ideas on how to raise happy, healthy and independent kids. Then I opened a Montessori School in London, UK where I live, and my time and energy went into it.
Most recently I published a book called '100 Days to A More Aware You', a book that is meant as a tool for reflection, inspiration, and joy. You can check it out here: diditonev.com
Please enjoy the videos here. The content is timeless and I hope that they serve you well.
Learn more about me here: linktr.ee/diditonev
Love,
Didi
This is my channel that was previously called Smart Parent Stories. For two years, I used to post weekly Tuesday videos with practical tips, book reviews, interviews and cooking ideas on how to raise happy, healthy and independent kids. Then I opened a Montessori School in London, UK where I live, and my time and energy went into it.
Most recently I published a book called '100 Days to A More Aware You', a book that is meant as a tool for reflection, inspiration, and joy. You can check it out here: diditonev.com
Please enjoy the videos here. The content is timeless and I hope that they serve you well.
Learn more about me here: linktr.ee/diditonev
Love,
Didi
100 Days to a More Aware You - I published a book...
Back… with Awareness.
Hello, my friends! It has been a while since my last video.
These past few years have been quite a journey. We traveled. Mika was unschooled for almost 2 years. And last year, I published a beautiful bedside table book - a compilation of daily prompts, reflections, and questions that awaken inner wisdom.
I am finally excited to share it with the world.
And I've been thinking more and more about returning to what I loved the most - making educational videos on UA-cam.
What is something you would like to hear me doing/talking about? Please share in the comment box below. Thank you!
Here's more about my book '100 Days to A More Aware You'.
Amazon UK: amzn.to/426URLj
Amazon US: amzn.to/48rFij0
Love,
Didi
Hello, my friends! It has been a while since my last video.
These past few years have been quite a journey. We traveled. Mika was unschooled for almost 2 years. And last year, I published a beautiful bedside table book - a compilation of daily prompts, reflections, and questions that awaken inner wisdom.
I am finally excited to share it with the world.
And I've been thinking more and more about returning to what I loved the most - making educational videos on UA-cam.
What is something you would like to hear me doing/talking about? Please share in the comment box below. Thank you!
Here's more about my book '100 Days to A More Aware You'.
Amazon UK: amzn.to/426URLj
Amazon US: amzn.to/48rFij0
Love,
Didi
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Struggling with Your Child's Behaviour?
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Thank you for watching! Previous video: bit.ly/QADidiJan Watch next: bit.ly/1QuestionParents diditonev.com/ Facebook: smartparents... Follow Didi on Instagram: diditonev Subscribe here: bit.ly/SmartParentStories E-mail: didi.tonev@gmail.com
Second Child, Unschooling, Co-sleeping, Investing, Mika's reading | Q&A
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You asked questions, here are the answers: Links: 0:37 - Do you still bed share with Mika 2:22 - Co-sleeping: Good or Bad: 2:54 - What is the farthest you’ve been from home? 3:54 - What happened with your Montessori school? Is it hard to open a school? Can you share more about your journey 8:21 - Does Mika read only in English 8:45 - How can you support the reading interest in your child? 13:01...
'What I Love About...' | One Powerful Exercise
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In today’s video I share one powerful exercise of appreciation that can significantly boost your important relationships in your life. You can use this practice in few different ways and each one will bring you more positive experience on how you perceive others (and yourself). Jump here for: 1:40 - My inspiration for the exercise 2:52 - My first experiment 4:05 - How to end it 4:36 - Summary o...
How to Encourage Independence in Children
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Children have inner drive for independence from infancy. Parents know that their job is to raise independent and autonomous children. And yet, so many parents struggle with supporting their children in the quest of independence in their early years. In this video, I explain what makes it so hard (the obstacles in the way) and I give you some ideas of activities to promote at home with your todd...
One Powerful Question For Parents
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In this video, I would like to draw your attention to a simple question, that is however extremely powerful for building better relationship with your child and for making you more aware of the way you parent. This one question is often overlooked and in most cases it is not even raised by parents, as most people are not in the habit of investigating their own beliefs, patterns, routines, and w...
Freedom (Within Limits) | Montessori
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Freedom is crucial for the healthy development of the child. Montessori says it is the single most important factor in allowing children to develop as spontaneous and creative individuals. However, what do we mean by freedom when raising children? As Montessori said: 'To let the child do as he likes when he has not yet developed any powers of control is to betray the idea of freedom'. In this v...
Heathy & Easy Breakfast Ideas for Kids
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This is what Mika has for breakfast most of the time. We alternate and we add different fruits that are in season. These are very easy to make, balanced, healthy and tasty. 1:18 - #1 Paleo Muesli with yoghurt fruits with almond butter 2:09 - #2 Scrambled egg with smoked salmon and fruits 2:35 - #3 Oat milk smoothie 3:37 - #4 Gluten free banana crepe Watch Mika's schedule and food when he was on...
Get Your Child Be More Active
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Do you know that your child sits for approximately 5h to 7h hours during their day at school? Add to this sitting at home in front of the TV and there is very little time left for physical movement. We all know how important being active is for the overall health and wellbeing and yet we let our children lead sedentary life indoors for the biggest part of their day since very early on. As adult...
How to support self-esteem in children
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How can we cultivate a high level of self esteem in our children? Find out in this video. Which one is your 'love language'? Take the test here: www.5lovelanguages.com/quizzes/ Previous video: bit.ly/ChooseMontessori Watch next: bit.ly/MontessoriParent diditonev.com/ Facebook: smartparents... Follow Didi on Instagram: diditonev Subscribe here: bit.ly/SmartParentStori...
How to Choose a Montessori Preschool
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In this video, I share tips on how to choose an authentic Montessori nursery (preschool). It is for parents who already know that they like the Montessori philosophy and they want to choose a Montessori nursery, however they are not sure how to recognise which one is an authentic one. I will share with you what is that you should be looking for during your visit, e.g. classroom organisation, ma...
Bring More Happiness | 4 Easy Ways
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In today's video I share four easy to implement things that will increase the joy and happiness in your life. I would love to hear from you! What are some things that you practice that help you bring more joy in the day? Thank you for watching! Previous video: bit.ly/UnschoolingDidi Watch next: bit.ly/DidiEmotions diditonev.com/ Facebook: smartparents... Follow Didi on Instagram: i...
Unschooling
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In this video I share my personal view on unschooling, what I like about it and how to approach it, should you wish to consider it (jump to 8:14) 2:59 - Personal view on unschooling 3:38 - Why I don’t believe in the traditional educational system 6:01 - Similarity between Montessori and unschooling 7:40 - Unschooling vs traditional school on college acceptance 8:14 - How to approach the unschoo...
On Mika, Reading, Parenting, Exercise | Q&A
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It was so much fun filming this Q&A. Thank you for all your questions. I have omitted few of the questions, regarding unschooling and parenting books, because I feel the answer will take so much time, I'll rather do a separate video. Some of the answer are linked below for easy access: 1:00 - on breastfeeding 2:48 - on Mika’s diet 5:02 - on updated routine 6:10 - on help with Mika 7:07 - on Mik...
Trip to Tenerife | Vlog
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A vlog from our winter trip to Tenerife, chasing the sun. Jump here for: 3:57 - Baby Shark Mika 4:14 - Playa de las Teresitas 7:52 - Scenic drive 9:01 - Mika's evening routine 9:32 - Day 3 10:54 - Teide lift station 15:06 - El Medano (kite populat place) 18:40 - Mika is singing 19:56 - Mika is vlogging 20:26 - La Orotava 21:07 - Last day 21:55 - Beach life 25:22 - Mika's ninja moves Thank you f...
Montessori | Activities of Everyday Living Area
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Montessori | Activities of Everyday Living Area
Ground Turkey & Green Beans | Paleo
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Ground Turkey & Green Beans | Paleo
Current Favorites | What I Read, Do, Listen, Eat, Like
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How to Transition to a Healthier Diet
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How to Transition to a Healthier Diet
Questions & Answers | On Mika, Why I Live Here & More
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Questions & Answers | On Mika, Why I Live Here & More
On Hustling, Creating & Parenting | Alexandra Eidens
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Steaming seems easier
Yes, probably, but the taste is different to me.
Thank you for showing the oven setting. None does that. As a newbie to using oven. I find that a bit Di to figure out
Thank you for watching! I am glad it was helpful.
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Did they sell the business? I see two different faces promote the BLJ now.
Because Americans are stupid. Yams and sweet potato are two different vegetables.
Hi didi tonev
Thank you for this video. I am having some shame that my three-year old, previously an amazing independent sleeper, is co-sleeping with me most nights. I just don't have the heart to say "no" to her and videos like this assure me that I won't harm her. Thank you.
Brilliant!
Hi! I see that this video was posted 3 years ago! I hope it is still being watched. My own understanding of freedom has been broadened since studying Montessori, and am really interested in dialogue about how/why it "works"...aka, is fundamental to true, deep learning and personality development. Montessori was very much onto something that our culture had lost(and is still groping for in the dark)... somehow. An understanding about how children learn and what they need to thrive well. It seems to me that freedom is essential in the cultivation of the ability to fully engage in the world, and do so with joy. Its why people all over the world will fight to the death for it! Didi is right when she observes that many people are afraid of "giving" too much freedom to children. Unfortunately, many parents seem to devote much time and energy into "predicting" what bad thing the child may do, or what bad thing could result from a child's behavior or actions, and seem determined to make sure that the child is aware of that bad thing and that it would be bad if that bad ting happens. Things such as hurting oneself, spilling, knocking something over, making noises at a quiet time, the list is quite long. All this over-management and warning is not helpful to the child. occasional interference is obviously fine and sometimes helpful, but it needs to be spare. These "bad" outcomes are all common and often necessary mistakes in the quest for knowledge and competency, and unless the situation is severely dangerous, you are actually interfering in development and self-control. I feel really bad for these kids! And also the parents/adults, because they are only making their own situation more difficult without knowing it. So...freedom to make mistakes!!! I do have a bit of an issue with the concept of "freedom within limits". It confuses me a bit, because the idea can easily be watered to down enough to be both meaningless and manipulative. I see so many adults giving children "choices" that have no depth, thinking that this is the "right" way to parent, such as choosing a breakfast cereal or what socks to wear. Just imagine if these were the only options you had! Another version of this is the endless negotiating until both sides seem to concede something in order to appease the other, in order to move on with life. This seems like such a huge amount of energy to spend on small things so often, and does little to build trust or a sense of ease and charity. My own idea of how to incorporate freedom into a relationship is thus: one person asks(or demands) for something, the other person has freedom to respond yes or no(not necessarily the words...response can also be action,either immediate action or action taken later). So the communication has been made...one person has told the other what they need or what they would like. The other person can take that in in whatever capacity they may have at the time, and respond as their capacity dictates. This is why Montessori INVITES children to watch a lesson, and children are INVITED to use those materials at a time that works for them. In terms of psychology, this respect for the autonomy of others develops trust and a sense of security in the relationship. I believe that this is a key reason that so many children really thrive in a well-run Montessori classroom! I'd like to know if this makes sense to others...thanks!
Защо си говорите на английски със съпруга ви? Защо не говорите за това, че сте от България? Срамувате ли се от това или има други причини?
thank you for your informative video
It’s such a great video! May I repost your channel on the platform of Ganjing World, which is full of clean and valuable videos? I will keep your videos as is, for sure. Thank you!
Hmmm my entire family all my 8 siblings were spoon fed purees traditional way and guess what we are all functioning adults, who eat everything. And as babies we reached all developmental milestones , I just think yes if baby led weaning works for you good,if purees work for you good but trust me children teenagers adults all go through phases. When you kids are grown up you not going to give a crap about how they were fed as a baby. Seriously
Nice to see your video. My lil one is already 13 months old and I haven't start baby led weaning till date. I've been feeding my lil one all 3 times a day and was inspired by your video for baby led weaning. Any idea we can start it at this time? Is it too late? Whether the child will adapt? How long it takes for a child to learn BLW?
i released a book!
What are the measurements for the ginger and water?
I’ve read three of Dr Joe’s books and your video helped so much of what he said finally click in my mind. Thank you!!!
This really helped seeing other moms doing the same type of things I was be beginning to feel hopeless in the sense of getting things done business wise with kids it's so easy to get frustrated.
can you freeze them after?
I wish I had seen your video before 🙈😰 we changed house, country, family… and I put my 3 year old daughter in daycare 3 weeks after we arrived, she never had been in daycare before and She’s experiencing high anxiety attachment 😓 and I don’t know how to fix this. Help!
Is there a particular view on discipline in this philosophy?
Thank you so much for this video💖😩🙌🏼
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4:24 cooking
Thank you!!
Ahh I love your accent
I don’t understand this led eating. The babies aren’t getting very much food in their tummies. I hope you help them at least eat something. I saw a mommy give her 8 month old sardines. Now give me a break. Making babies grow up so fast you’re going to miss out on some special things.
Do you need to stain the zucchini to get the moisture out?
No. I know it’s a year later but if anyone was wondering I just made the recipe without straining.
Wayyyyyy too loud of a background unfortunately. I couldn’t hear it.
I’m using frozen sweet potatoes in a bag. How much should I use? 2 cups? Also, set the oven set to 350F or 375F? The video says 375F but the written instructions says 350F.
I could listen to you talk all day
Nicely and concisely presented. Thank you =)
Thank you so much for watching!
Why did you soak and rinse the raisins?
My wife and I had 2 children suckling past the age of 4. We decided to let them stop when THEY wanted to. I work long and hard hours so that our children will have our values and be able to suckle.
Please share the measurements and storing instructions I would love to try this recipe
I like the way he puts on his jacket. So cool!
My oldest co-slept with us until 5. My younger only until 3. We were able to transition them both to another room at the same time. It felt like a very natural transition and I think it was easier because they had each other. My oldest will still occasionally come to our bed when he has a bad dream. My youngest stays in his bed all night. They all have their own time❤️.
Thank you very much for the valuable information, it’s very helpful 🙏🏼💚
Super insightful. Thanks for sharing. ❤️ There is no Montessori School in our city so we want to start one for our child. 💭 Follow up question: what if qualified/certified guides are impossible to find in our area? 🤷🏻♂️
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Hi! Thank you for your informative video! A butternut squash is quite big. How do you safe the leftovers ? Just put it in the fridge? Can you eat it cold out of the fridge? For example if I want to offer it my baby as a snack the next day? :)
Freeze it once you have made it
Love this. Thx for sharing. I have some practical questions, hope you could help: - how do you deal with a child who doesn't want to engage with any activity or clean up? - how do you deal with a child who excited to do one activity and suddenly loss his/her interest in the middle of his/her work and refuse to finish his/her work ? Thank you in advance!
I think i oversteamed mine and was too mushy! Next time less steaming! Thanks
Banana rolled up in oat pancake spread with homemade nutella (almond butter with cocoa powder, flaxseed oil or MCT oil, and cinnamon/or a mix of spices. Mix these ingredients right before spreading on the pancake, honey is optional because banana in a pancake is sweet enough for us). Slice into sushi-like canapes. And for moms superquick breakfast treat Seeds in chocolate (sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, chopped almonds, goji, roasted and salted pistachios, melted dark chocolate with gingerbread spices - mix well, spread on a sheet of baking paper, freeze and break into smaller pieces, put in the airtight glass jar and have always in the fridge)
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I wish she would speak more slowly, but she has great points thanks
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Thank you for watching, Diana!
Hi, I am going to try this for my fussy toddler. Do you mind sharing which steamer are you using? Can you share a link please.
Hi Mandeep, it was a steamer I bought from M&S (London), not sure the brand. I don't have it with me anymore as currently relocating, therefore can not check it out. Any steamer will be OK though.