So, like everyone these days, I went looking for a safe space to make friends and allow my baby to grow and play.
I had her in January 2019 and our whole world changed.īeing a new mom was exciting, scary, and just a big roller coaster of emotions. From there I finished my degree in Health and Wellness, with a Nutritional Science degree, joined a massage therapy school, and then after years of trying to get pregnant, we were set with a due date for our little Rory. When I returned home, medical issues qualified me as a disabled veteran. 10 days after being married I was sent overseas to Afghanistan and spent 9 months deployed during operation Freedom. Out of high school I joined the Army and was stationed here in TN at Fort Campbell, where I met my husband Mitchell. I am from Upstate NY, was the 1st person in my family to graduate High School, and even college. Haley, let’s start off by you telling me about yourself….
I spoke with owner, Haley Dunkin, for more insight into what Nido offers to local parents and their young children. Geared for children 5 and under, this play space - formerly the Rumpus Room - is a great example of a Montessori-style play space. In Mount Juliet, many local moms are seeing the benefits of this style play for their children through their play experiences at mom-owned small business, Nido. And when the children are able to socialize with peers in these spaces, we see even more growth. Toys enable children to act out the life they see played out in front of them.Īs more and more parents get exposed to this style of play, they see the benefits that these simpler spaces have for their children’s development. Maybe there is an area set up like a kitchen or restaurant, a garden area, a post office, a market, or even a fire station. Many Montessori style play spaces also create a familiar environment by having things from everyday life accessible.
RUMPUS ROOM MOUNT JULIET FREE
Many Montessori style play spaces use wooden and fabric toys, free from batteries and flashing lights or computerized sounds. The play space is typically minimalistic so that children can easily see what options they have for play, keeps things within reach of the child, and has open space for movement. Montessori style play allows the child to work on important skills such as fine and gross motor skills, problem-solving skills, concentration, independence, and so on. Maria Montessori said “play is the work of the child.” She understood that, through play, children are able to develop a variety of important skills, process their feelings, and learn about their environment.
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