logo
episode-header-image
Aug 2024
52m 13s

All Things Parenting, Episode 3: Taking ...

Rachel Merle-Smith
About this episode
On this episode of All Things Parenting, Zander is back to share his observations about entering a new phase of fatherhood. We discuss the hardship of watching your child get hurt, how to regulate our own emotions, and the beauty of the process. We touch on discipline and how we want to approach it as a team while Wilder grows. Sign up for the All Things. ... Show More
Up next
Jul 29
Revisited: Freedom & Responsibility Part 2
In this revisited episode, Jamie and Rachel dig deeper into freedom and responsibility and focus on how it can work for all types of children.The All Things Montessori website is LIVE! Check it out. https://allthingsmontessoriconsulting.com/Get 10% off your purchase at Sprout!Dis ... Show More
38m 43s
Jul 22
Revisited: The Montessori Child with Simone Davies & Junnifa Uzodike
Join Rachel and Jamie as they sit down with the incredible authors behind to book, The Montessori Child. They discuss the four planes of development, the inspiration behind this book, and how parents can use this book as a guide to implement Montessori in the home. Get your copy ... Show More
47m 7s
Jul 15
The Montessori Entryway
Struggling to create an entryway that works for you and your family? This week, Rachel talks through the Montessori approach to the home and how it can take shape in the entryway.The All Things Montessori website is LIVE! Check it out. https://allthingsmontessoriconsulting.com/Ge ... Show More
13m 25s
Recommended Episodes
Jun 2025
The Follow-Up: Unlearning and Re-parenting Together
This episode is personal. My husband and I sit down for an open, honest, and vulnerable conversation about what it means to reparent ourselves while raising our son. It’s a raw look at how childhood experiences—good and bad—shape us as adults, and how we can consciously break har ... Show More
17m 6s
May 2024
Should We Have Another Kid? Tough Realities & Big Decisions
Send a textIn this episode, we dive into the intricate dance of interactions that shape the emotional intelligence of our kids, confront the tough realities of motherhood and fatherhood, and tackle the societal pressures that influence our family decisions. From debating discipli ... Show More
59m 36s
Sep 2025
03 | Fatherhood, Trauma and Raising Boys
In this episode Daniel Grose shares his powerful story from childhood and the changes he has made to become a loving and dedicated father of 4 boys. We discuss:- The role of fathers in their son's lives- Managing aggression in children- The role of chores in family connectionFoll ... Show More
50m 5s
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
Dec 2023
Parenting is hard enough: Why are we making it harder?
In this final episode of 2023, I welcome my husband, Gaurav, to chat about how we as a generation are making parenting harder on ourselves. He has joined me for two episodes already about Marriage and Parenting and Re-Parenting ourselves as we parent our children and on this epis ... Show More
41m 51s
Jun 2023
#346: Riding The Wave of Heartbreaks & Triumphs in Parenting
Parenting is full of ups and downs, heartbreaks and triumphs. Many of these experiences are universal for parents. In this episode, I share the heartbreaks and triumphs and what I've learned about them in my journey so far. Because I know they are common to so many parents fr ... Show More
30m 9s
Feb 2024
Overcoming the Complexities of Parenting | Jordan Peterson EP 520
<p>Jordan Peterson explores the complexities of parenting and discipline. Peterson shares a personal example involving his son, emphasizing the importance of teaching discipline as a means to self-mastery. He highlights the challenge of raising a disagreeable child, offering a pr ... Show More
5m 28s
Jun 2024
How Your Emotional Baggage Is Hurting Your Kids
What hidden stories from your past are impacting your parenting today? What if the secret to better parenting lies within us? Today, I explore the profound idea of self-regulation and the underlying narratives that influence how we engage with our children.I open up about a perso ... Show More
15m 39s