Episodes

  • Ep. 11 | Fatherhood with guest, Chad Chittenden

    Ep. 11 | Fatherhood with guest, Chad Chittenden
    Oct 22 2023

    Men's restrooms need changing tables! In this podcast Chad Chittenden - Montessori father and teacher, leader of Berlin's Fathers Meet-Up, and my husband - joins me to explain some ups and downs of being a modern father. Chad and the other dads in our school are changing the narrative around what being a father looks like and details his experience of entering the world of parenthood and early childhood education.

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    29 mins
  • Ep. 10 | Freedom & Limits Webinar

    Ep. 10 | Freedom & Limits Webinar
    Feb 12 2023

    How can we set kind and clear limits with toddlers?

    Do we use discipline or praise in Montessori?

    How can I help my child through their struggles?

    How do we support correct behaviour and deter deviant behaviour?

    We talked all about these questions and more in a 1.5 hour webinar back in 2020! Now I am sharing the Zoom recording with you! It includes a lecture & questions and discussion in the end.
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    1 hr and 35 mins
  • Ep. 9 | Co-working at home with a toddler or baby

    Ep. 9 | Co-working at home with a toddler or baby
    Mar 7 2021
    Hello there! Today we are discussing the Montessori-inspired approach to co-working at home. This is for anyone who is interested in how to balance their own productivity and passions at home while being a present, Montessori-minded parent. With so many of us working from home and homeschooling, I hoped to bring some encouragement, inspiration, and positivity through this podcast. I hope you find it compelling and helpful!
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    18 mins
  • Ep. 8 | Montessori Sleep Podcast with Chloe Huth

    Ep. 8 | Montessori Sleep Podcast with Chloe Huth
    May 5 2020
    The topic of this podcast is -how to sleep and be happy- Child psychologist and sleep specialist, Chloe Huth, speaks with me about how to handle the most common challenges in sleep so the whole family can find balance and rest. Her approach is very respectful and individual for each child, much like in Montessori + I also chip in with Montessori tips. I think that this is the best podcast we have made so far so I hope you enjoy it! You can schedule a private consultation via Skype or at her Berlin-based practice here: www.parentsofberlin.com
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Ep. 7 | Montessori from the Start

    Ep. 7 | Montessori from the Start
    Nov 24 2019
    This podcast is about getting back to the start with the Montessori approach from birth to 6 months old. Topics include the materials we use, the way we prepare the environment, and the role the adult plays in the Montessori environment for babies.
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    12 mins
  • Ep. 6 | How to stop toddlers from hitting, pushing & biting

    Ep. 6 | How to stop toddlers from hitting, pushing & biting
    Sep 22 2019
    Our discussion this week is the Montessori approach to an important, and sometimes a seemingly impossible topic: how to stop toddlers from hitting/pushing/or biting. Your toddler might be going through this phase currently and this podcast will help give you the tools to deal with it the next time the situation arises, and eventually prevent it from happening. This podcast will answer the following three questions: Why should we get involved? Why do toddlers hit, push, or bite? And how should I respond when this happens? Book Recommendations: >>> The Whole Brain Child: by Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson >>> How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish
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    11 mins
  • Ep. 5 | How to say "no" by setting kind limits

    Ep. 5 | How to say "no" by setting kind limits
    Aug 14 2019
    This week's podcast is about saying "No"- how to set limits in a kind a respectful way. In Montessori we prepare the child's environment for their natural development, and we also prepare ourselves to offer guidance, model behaviour, and set limits when necessary. I hope you find this helpful!
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    12 mins
  • Ep. 4 | Trusting The Child

    Ep. 4 | Trusting The Child
    Jul 29 2019
    How do we know we are giving our babies everything they need? Montessori encourages us to trust the child's natural development. This podcast is about how freedom of movement and a prepared environment work together to support our child’s needs.
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    10 mins