We're Back to School! - Season 4 Episode 1

Finding Center After a Break - Season 4 Episode 8: The new year is here and for a lot of us that means a time of reset after a break from our regular routines. In this this week's episode, Nicole explores a couple of ways that she likes to reset her home and get back to Montessori roots following a... by Shelf Help

20 min listen

Fighting the Urge to Say No - Season 4 Ep 7: Have you ever felt a gut urge to just say "no" to your child without really stopping to think about why? In this episode, Nicole and Amy explore those feelings, what they mean for us for adults, and how to balance that need for control with our... by Shelf Help

45 min listen

Parenting Neurodivergent Children - Season 4 Episode 6: As parents to multiple neurodivergent children, Nicole and Morgan discuss how parenting with Montessori influences neurodivergent kids. We discuss a shift in our expectations toward our children, how we advocate for our children in schools, with... by Shelf Help

73 min listen

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... by Shelf Help

57 min listen

Sports in Our Montessori Homes - Season 4 Episode 4: How do sports and Montessori mix? How to we reconcile the competitive nature of some children's sports with our desire to respect our children's developmental needs? How do we give our children new experiences and avoid over scheduling? In this much... by Shelf Help

47 min listen

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... by Shelf Help

44 min listen

Touching the Elementary Imagination - Season 4 Episode 2: We know that young children learn through concrete experiences, but what about as they move into the second plane of development? In this week's episode, Nicole and Amy deep dive into the importance of the imagination, reading a quote directly from... by Shelf Help

41 min listen

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... by Shelf Help

50 min listen

Supporting Children Through Big Transitions - Season 3 Episode 20: Amy is back with her BIG news and so in this week's episode we are talking about how to support children as we navigate big life changes. Whether it's a move, the end of a school year, or some other change, here are some practical tips for helping... by Shelf Help

43 min listen

Toddler Tantrums - Season 3 Episode 19: It is normal for toddlers to have a lot of feelings. Sometimes they experience extreme joy, and other times it's frustration, anger, and sadness. In this Montessori parenting podcast, Amy and Nicole talk specifically about toddler tantrums. As the... by Shelf Help

48 min listen

Our Outdoor Favorites - Season 3 Episode 18: For Nicole and Amy, spring is here and so is nicer weather. So they are getting outside with their Montessori kids as much as possible. In this week's mini-episode, Nicole and Amy share their top three favorite outdoor activities. These Montessori... by Shelf Help

24 min listen

100 Episodes and a Q&A - Season 3 Episode 17: It is our 100th episode of our Montessori parenting podcast! We want to thank all of you that have been with us over these last three years and celebrate with a listener Q&A! In this episode Nicole and Amy answer a variety of your Montessori... by Shelf Help

38 min listen

Lets Play Montessori This or That - Season 3 Episode 16: Lets play a game: Montessori this or that! On this week's Montessori parenting podcast, Nicole and Amy make some choices! Do we pick a weaning cup or a child's knife? A little kitchen or the adult height? A wooden rainbow or unit blocks? A Nugget or a... by Shelf Help

55 min listen

Love, Trust, and Development - Season 3 Episode 15: Maria Montessori calls on parents to trust their children with their own development. But, in practice, that is really hard to do, especially with how much we love our children. In this week's episode, Nicole and Amy unpack a Montessori quote about... by Shelf Help

40 min listen

Big Projects and Planning with Elementary-Aged Children - Season 3 Ep 14: Elementary-aged children have big plans and big ideas! It is the work of the second plane child to act on these ideas and as Montessori parents we need to scaffold their success. In this week's episode Nicole and Amy share some of their joy and... by Shelf Help

36 min listen

Growing Together as Parents/a Q&A with Morgan - Season 3 Ep 13: In this week's episode, Nicole is chatting with her husband, Morgan, about Montessori parenting. As parents we share how we believe Montessori has influenced our parenting styles, our relationships, and how we have grown together alongside our... by Shelf Help

51 min listen

The Invisible Labor of Montessori Parenting - Season 3 Ep 12: There are so many things to think about, decide, and hold in our heads as a parent. This week Nicole and Amy are shedding some light on the invisible labor of being a Montessori parent. We explore some general examples along with some Montessori... by Shelf Help

39 min listen

Using Montessori at Home with Flexibility - Season 3 Episode 10: We love being Montessori parents, but that doesn't mean our views on certain Montessori topics, materials, or "rules" hasn't changed over time. There's no one way that Montessori at home needs to look. In this week's episode, Nicole and Amy explore... by Shelf Help

38 min listen

Honoring the Secret of Your Child - Season 3 Episode 9: Parents love their children intensely and that love often leads us to question our children's behavior, intentions, and interests. This week, Nicole and Amy discuss a Montessori quote about probing a child for their "secret." As Montessori parents, we... by Shelf Help

49 min listen

When Parenting is Boring - Season 3 Episode 8: Often we think about parenting as joyful, busy, and interesting but the truth is that parenting can be just down right boring. On this week's episode, Nicole and Amy are talking about the boredom that they sometimes feel as Montessori parents. We shed... by Shelf Help

36 min listen

Reflecting on Our Montessori Year - Season 3 Episode 7: In our last episode for 2022, Nicole and Amy reflect on 2022 and their unique relationships with using Montessori at home. We share how Montessori has supported, changed, and challenged us this year. Plus, a look at how we hope to move forward into... by Shelf Help

27 min listen

Preparing the Environment for a Holiday - Season 3 Episode 6: Come make a Waldorf star with us while we chat about preparing our homes for the holidays! In this week's episode, Nicole and Amy are sharing practical ways that they prepare their homes for practical life work, extra toys, new experiences, and all... by Shelf Help

44 min listen

Learning About Bodies - Season 3 Episode 5 by Shelf Help

34 min listen

Teaching Consent - Season 3 Episode 4: Teaching consent and bodily autonomy is extremely important to keep our children safe. In this episode, Nicole and Amy discuss how we, as Montessori parents, approach consent from birth and how that changes as our children grow older. Our discussions... by Shelf Help

47 min listen

How We Choose Holiday Gifts - Season 3 Episode 3: It's officially the holiday season! With the upcoming holidays, Nicole and Amy are sharing their processes for thinking about gifts in their Montessori homes. We discuss how we observe our children, determine what types of materials might fit their... by Shelf Help

60 min listen

Chores in the Second Plane - S3 Ep2: In this week's episode, Nicole and Amy discuss how chores look in their Montessori homes, particularly in the second plane of development. With a focus on connection, empathy, and consistent expectations we can invite our children to participate... by Shelf Help

59 min listen

We're Back! - Season 3, Episode 1: After a sudden break in our Montessori parenting podcast after a life altering summer, Amy and Nicole are back! In this week's episode we are reintroducing ourselves. Come learn about Nicole and Amy and catch up on their lives over the last few... by Shelf Help

35 min listen

Montessori Parenting when Everyone Is Sick - Season 2 Ep 24: Amy and Nicole have been dealing with sick children the last few weeks. In this week's episode, we talk about how we approach sick children as Montessori parents. This conversation includes how we relax our parenting expectations, how we prepare our... by Shelf Help

39 min listen

Being the Child's Advocate in Social Spaces - Season 2 Episode 23: It can be a challenge to navigate social spaces with children. In this week's episode, Nicole and Amy talk about all the ways that they advocate for this children in public. Whether the interaction is with between two children, between our children... by Shelf Help

49 min listen

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We're Back to School! - Season 4 Episode 1

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