Mar 11
Revisited: Freedom & Responsibility
Let's revisit two of the most crucial components of the Montessori classroom, freedom and responsibility. In this episode Jamie and Rachel sit down and talk through these two elements, how they work in the elementary environment, and how vital they are to the elementary child's e ... Show More
54m 21s
Mar 4
Let's Avoid Teacher Burnout: How to Prioritize Self-Care and Wellness
This week is all about implementing self-care practices in and out of the classroom. Taking care of yourself, especially if you're in a career that involves working with children, is not only a good idea, it's necessary. Check out The Connected Montessorian, a proud partner of Al ... Show More
19m 44s
Sep 2025
How to connect with a child that shuts you down (without losing your cool)
Send a textThis episode will change how you see your child’s moods and how you respond to them.If you’ve ever tiptoed around your child in the morning, worried the “wrong” cereal bowl or shirt will set off a meltdown, this conversation is for you.Joining me is Dr. Alex Reed, pedi ... Show More
1h 8m
Sep 2025
The Science of How Discipline and Punishment Impact a Child’s Brain Differently
Send a textParents, this one is big.Today we’re breaking down punishment vs discipline, what science says, how it impacts your child’s brain, and why so many of us feel stuck in the cycle of punishing even when we don’t want to.If you’ve ever thought, “I don’t want to yell, spank ... Show More
29m 21s
Oct 2025
The missing skill that helps parents and kids stay calm: Interoception
Send a textLast week, we uncovered how your child’s behaviour is really their nervous system communicating.Today, we’re going deeper, inside the body, to explore the science of interoception, the hidden sense that helps us feel and understand our emotions.My guest, Laura Petix, i ... Show More
39m 12s
Apr 2025
Case Study: I Don’t Know What to Say During Sibling Arguments
<p><span>What happens when you don’t know what to say as a parent? How can we handle sibling rivalry and help our children navigate their conflicts? In this episode of Peace and Parenting, I'm joined by Lindsey, a mom of two spirited young ones, Ace and Ava. </span></p><p><br ... Show More
16m 22s
Jan 2025
Discipline vs. Connection: How To Navigate The Parenting Dilemma With The Wise Parent
There’s no universal blueprint for parenting—especially when it comes to balancing connection and correction. In this episode, I sit down with Karen Abou Jaoude and Sarah Raslan, the minds behind The Wise Parent, to explore their transformative approach to parenting. Combining th ... Show More
59m 32s
Jun 2025
Why Connected Parenting is for Every Child
Are you sometimes wondering if this whole "connected parenting" thing can really work for your child, especially when you're facing those big emotions or defiant moments? Maybe you've heard people say, "That’s nice, but my kid needs something different." I truly understand where ... Show More
10m 1s
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
<p>Safe to say, my boys have entered the "fighting phase"—and why I'm calling it a <em>phase</em>, I have no idea, because I know this is just part of life with siblings!</p> <p> </p> <p>If your kids fight too, you're not alone. I've been navigating this stage in my own home, and ... Show More