Do Montessori Children Just Do Whatever They ...

In today's episode with Nour, we delve into a thought-provoking exploration of a crucial question: How do the first six years of our lives shape and influence our journey into adulthood? Nour takes us on a captivating journey through the early years, unraveling the natural develo ...  Show more

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

This week I have a beautiful conversation with Junnifa all the way over in Nigeria. You may know Junnifa from her blog, Nduoma or instagram or her school, Fruitful Orchard Montessori. You'll leave this episode feeling inspired to either parent in a more Montessori way, maybe take ...  Show more

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 Maria Montessori. We discuss ho ...  Show more

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 ...