Mar 2024

S2 Bonus episode: A quick personal update, The Montessori Child book, and talking to children about war

Hello there! I'm popping into your podcast feed with a catch up on what has been happening the last 2.5 years since the last podcast episode, including the launch of The Montessori Child book. The book picks up where The Montessori Toddler leaves off, covering how to bring Montes ... Show More

39m 11s

Jul 2021

S2 E12 Britt Hawthorne all about raising antiracist children

Welcome to the last episode of Season 2. And it’s a good one. Today I get to chat to Montessori educator and a nationally recognised anti-bias educator in the US, Britt Hawthorne. She’s all about creating inclusive and equitable environments for all learners and understandably he ... Show More

1h 10m

Jun 2021

S2 E11 Montessori at home whether you are homeschooling or not with Jeanne-Marie Paynel and Pilar Bewley

I have not just one amazing guest but two for a conversation about Montessori at home. I invited Jeanne-Marie Paynel, Your Parenting Mentor, and Pilar Bewley from Mainly Montessori to look at how we can apply Montessori principles in our homes whether we are homeschooling our chi ... Show More

1h 30m

Mar 2025

The Montessori Assistant with Kate & Terry Millie

-What is a Montessori assistant -- what is his/her role? -What happens when an assistant disagrees with a head teacher or guide -- and what happens when real conflict arises between them? -Should assistants speak with parents, or is that solely the job of the head Montessori teac ... Show More

44m 1s

Jan 2023

Montessori Pushback

Taking on critical questions and feedback... -Can children be too confident? Should we be encouraging humility instead? -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

Feb 2021

Is Montessori just for little kids? A close look at Montessori elementary

50-year-veteran teacher Debby Thompson shares her insights into Montessori elementary. Topics range from academics and "Cosmic education" to independence and rules in the Montessori elementary classroom, with many challenging questions answered along t ... Show More

42m 31s

Aug 2024

Dads Talk Montessori and Parenting

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 Edu ... Show More

1 h

Oct 2023

Using Montessori Materials at Home - Season 4 Episode 5

Montessori classrooms are filled with beautiful materials to engage children and spark learning opportunities. But, if your children are going to school, do you really need to own these materials at home? In this week's episode, Nicole and Amy discuss some of the reasons you migh ... Show More

57m 17s

Jan 2024

Exploring Revere Montessori School in Dubai with Mafalda Coelho

In this enlightening episode of "The Secret of Childhood" podcast, we delve into the profound concept of education as a help to life, exploring the visionary ideas of Maria Montessori. The episode passionately underscores Montessori's belief in an education for life, contrasting ... Show More

30m 24s

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

Sep 2023

Montessori Toddler Mornings - Season 4 Episode 3

Come along with us through our Montessori morning with our toddlers. Montessori morning routines look like activities, materials, outings, and the work of the adult all mixed together. This week Nicole and Amy focus on what it looks like in their Montessori homes to guide their t ... Show More

43m 32s

Oct 2021

How We Can Help Cultivate Our Kids’ Interests and Identities with Guest Navia

With schools slowly opening back up too, it might be a period of uncertainty and anxiety for our kids-- especially for the little ones who are coming into kindergarten or middle school for the first time. It’s a time where they’re trying to figure out their own interests, hobbies ... Show More

23m 12s

Jun 2024

Case Study: How Dads Can Make a Difference in Parenting with Billy Vsco

What if open communication and respect could revolutionize your relationship with your teenager? Today, we're thrilled to bring you a captivating conversation with the one and only Billy Vsco. Billy, who found his way into the world of parenting through his viral TikTok videos an ... Show More

27m 45s

S1 E8 When you get to ask the head of a ...