Revisiting Fantasy: Navigating a 19th Century Philosophy in a 21st Century World

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Homeschooling, Teacher Trainer Trainings, and Notar Republics?

Your girls are back! In this episode, we all sit down to discuss various life updates and the way in which our Montessori journeys continue to unwind. Megan bought a school, Rachel's feeling like a veteran homeschooler, and Laura promises to release the episode immediately and wi ...  Show more

What Even is Peace Education?

After a months-long podcast disappearance (travel, life chaos, and Laura’s dad passing in November), the three Montessori-trained moms pop back in with updates (midlife crises, Hilary Duff is BACK, Megan's loving beans & losing teeth); then they dive into Montessori peace educati ...  Show more

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