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Aug 2024
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Dads Talk Montessori and Parenting

Jesse McCarthy
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What happens when you lose your cool on your child?
How do you get along with your significant other when there is disagreement?
Any concerns about Montessori?

These and more questions discussed with four Montessori dads.

From The Montessori Education Podcast with Jesse McCarthy | https://www.montessorieducation.com/podcast/dads-talk-montessori-and-parenting

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