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Oct 2022

34m 35s

We're Back! - Season 3, Episode 1

Nicole Kavanaugh

About this episode

After a sudden break in our Montessori parenting podcast after a life altering summer, Amy and Nicole are back! In this week's episode we are reintroducing ourselves. Come learn about Nicole and Amy and catch up on their lives over the last few months. We are very excited to be back and to share all about Montessori parenting with you!

Show Notes: https://www.thekavanaughreport.com/2022/10/Season3ShelfHelp.html

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