Jan 2026

Bad Daddy

Sometimes you got to be the bad guy (or gal).

6m 36s

Oct 2025

Montessori - Things Fall

In today's Insta-worthy world, we tend to want to present things as always "perfect". But in what fantasy land do children, or us adults, never mess up? The reality is, real perfection includes falling down. And that's why in Montessori it's OK for children to make mistakes along ... Show More

8 m

Aug 2025

You Can't Force Growth

What a missing boy taught me about childhood

12m 28s

Mar 2020

S1 E8 When you get to ask the head of a Montessori school about dealing with conflict in the classroom, is Montessori still relevant today, and what if your child never chooses an activity

Today I share my conversation with Bill Conway which is a little different to others in the series where we zoom out and look at the big picture of Montessori. Bill is the Head of School at Montessori East in Sydney, Australia and I loved getting to ask him the tough questions li ... Show More

1h 18m

Feb 2020

S1 E2 - All about Montessori as a working parent, how to respectfully say goodbye to our child, and lots of ideas for Montessori art

Simone has a fascinating conversation with Trina from DIY Corporate Mom from The Philippines about how she embraces the Montessori philosophy as a way of parenting as a working parent. We cover so many questions like:if it's possible to do Montessori at home if you workwhat about ... Show More

1h 17m

Dec 2022

How To Talk To Family + Caregivers About Doing Montessori With Your Baby

In Season 2 Episode 10 of our Montessori Babies podcast, we are talking all about talking to friends, family, and caregivers about doing Montessori with your baby! This week we discussed:<ul><li>Why these types of conversations can be so hard</li><li>What to expe ... Show More

19m 54s

Jul 2023

Montessori Parenting True and False - Season 3 Episode 21

Artificial Intellegence technology is starting to influence many different areas of our lives. But what does AI think of Montessori?! And how much can AI get right?! In this week's Montessori parenting podcast, Nicole and Amy challenge AI in a true and false game. Listen to see h ... Show More

50m 9s

Apr 2020

Getting Your Co-Parent on Board

How do I get my parenting partner to choose this parenting style with me? We get asked this question all the time! Gemma's husband, Dan, joins us to talk about his journey to get with the program, the hardest parts for him, the aspects of it he loves, and how it all works today. ... Show More

31m 26s

Sep 2024

Navigating Parenthood: What Every Dad Needs to Know

In this special conversation, Forrest explores what it means to be a good father with his dad, clinical psychologist Dr. Rick Hanson. They discuss the joys, challenges, and unexpected lessons of parenthood, starting with the advice Rick would have given himself. Rick and Forrest ... Show More

1h 17m

Feb 2020

S1 E5 - All about anti-bias education, Montessori at different ages, and life as a Montessori child, teacher and parent

Today's episode is a positive and heartwarming conversation with Andy Lulka, a Montessori teacher, parent and child. As someone who has spent their whole life around Montessori, you'll hear about:growing up in a Montessori schoolwhat a middle school Montessori program looks likeh ... Show More

1h 12m

Mar 2016

#8: Tips to Being a Peaceful Parent

Parents are busier and more stressed than ever. How do we teach our kids to manage emotions effectively if we can't do it? Get some great tips on how to keep your cool, share frustrations effectively and be that great role model you know you can be! Support this podc ... Show More

16m 48s

Jul 2025

The Friendship Gap: Can a Dad & Son Be Friends?

Have you ever asked yourself? <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Do I give my children room to make decisions and mistakes, or do I try to control outcomes too tightly?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How often am I sitting do ... Show More

1h 3m

Nov 2024

Do Parents Really Love All Their Kids The Same?

In this episode, Jess and Scott dive into the challenges of parenting multiple children and giving each child the love and attention they need.Inspired by a viral social media post, they explore topics like balancing attention between babies and older kids, feelings of ... Show More

23m 3s

Dads Talk Montessori and Parenting