logo
episode-header-image
Jul 21
20m 47s

TWTTBIM_0380 Hug

Teaching With The Body In Mind
About this episode

Tom's been watching the World Cup and thinking about the many different ways people hug. Naturally this leads to a conversation about what children learn about hugging. Is hugging professional? How is it diffrerent for men in the classroom? What if you don't want a hug? What is the role of family culture?

Up next
Jul 28
TWTBIM_0381 Gendered Classroom Spaces
Tom's thinking about who uses what space in the classroom whether it is gendered. Mike explains gender schema theory. Ross is reminded of the gender-coded ailes at stores like Target. Is this code replicated in classrooms? Joey reflects on her bias against toy dinosaurs and the r ... Show More
21m 38s
Nov 2025
TWBIM_0354 Body Boundaries
<p>The group has a big conversation about the complex topic of children's body autonomy in the school setting. There are so many different contexts in which physical contact takes place. It's hard (impossible?) to find just one "rule" to govern them all.</p> <p>(Here's a link to ... Show More
Jul 14
TWTBIM_0379 Joint Ventures and Friendship
Ross has been taking notes and wants a follow up conversation on the ways that physical play creates an entry point for social relationships. Tom points out how joint ventures in the physical world create openings for friendship—bumping cars, filling big buckets with sand. Joey i ... Show More
22m 34s
Recommended Episodes
Jan 2023
Montessori Pushback
<p>Taking on critical questions and feedback...</p> <p>-Can children be too confident? Should we be encouraging humility instead?<br /> -Are Montessori children stronger academically and socially and emotionally, etc. because they come from higher SES (socio economic status), i.e ... Show More
32m 35s
Jun 2024
Why Is Her Butt So Big?
Kids say the darnedest things. In this episode, Tori and Gwenna discuss how to handle kids saying mean sh*t. They emphasize teaching children about social norms, empathy, and the impact of their words. They also stress the importance of teaching intent versus impact and navigatin ... Show More
45m 46s
Dec 2024
Sibling Math & Tooth Fairy Lore
Context matters when you want to call your brother a Silly Pumpkin Doo-Doo Head. This week, Gwenna and Tori discuss the complexities of sibling dynamics with your kids, from fairness in gift giving, to baby tooth envy, and how to explain when name calling crosses the boundary fro ... Show More
45m 42s
Jun 2024
Let Your Kids Get Hurt
Bring out the feelings wheel! In this episode, Gwenna and Tori emphasize the importance of allowing children to experience and express their emotions. They share practical tools like the ‘feelings wheel’ and ‘catastrophe scale’ to help children regulate their emotions, and discus ... Show More
45m 16s
Oct 2024
We Are Not The Only People Here
If your child has ever screamed in a library, had a melt down in the freezer aisle, or if you've ever felt like apologizing for having kids (you don't!), then this episode is for you. In this episode of Childproof, Tori and Gwenna discuss the unpredictable nature of parenting, pa ... Show More
49m 58s
Jul 2024
#67 Complaining about kids (Med)
Learn how to talk about your kids when they are a bit challenging. 
14m 50s
Oct 2021
Normalization with Ginni Sackett
If you're a Montessori teacher who is having challenges in the classroom -- say you have a disruptive child, or a loud child, or maybe a room full of disruptive, loud children -- then this episode is for you. (And if you're just a curious parent, you'll gain some too.) 
1h 1m
Nov 2019
Helicopterism
There's a very fine line when it comes to helping our kids through things and doing everything for them. Letting them explore and learn on their own can have so many benefits. We're discussing all things helicopter-y and how to let go so our kids can find their own path and build ... Show More
22m 7s
Jun 2024
Treat Children Like Guests (Not As Suspect)
"A few days ago during pickup at our little schoolhouse, a mom shows up to get her daughter, who is 3 yrs old. ..." A story about how we treat children -- and how we might change things around for the benefit of us all 
11m 28s
Mar 2025
Role modelling for kids
Who you look up to at a young age can shape your world view - so how can schools help kids find good role models? We asked Matthew Pearce, principal of RGSGD, plus sixth form scholar at Repton Al Barsha, Leila El Rafey. And with smartphone and screen time dangers once again in th ... Show More
50 m