TWTBIM_0392 Leave the Kids Alone

As everyone is busy preparing costumes for Ross' favorite holiday, enjoy this episode from way back: Ross wants to talk about spooky stuff. Being faced with scary things, from monsters to giant potatoes, is a big part of childhood. Fear will pass (like all emotions), but what do ...  Show more

The group has a big conversation about the complex topic of children's body autonomy in the school setting. There are so many different contexts in which physical contact takes place. It's hard (impossible?) to find just one "rule" to govern them all.

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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 ...

Kids say the darnedest things. In this episode, Tori and Gwenna discuss how to handle kids saying mean sh*t. They emphasize teaching children about social norms, empathy, and the impact of their words. They also stress the importance of teaching intent versus impact and navigatin ...  Show more

Context matters when you want to call your brother a Silly Pumpkin Doo-Doo Head. This week, Gwenna and Tori discuss the complexities of sibling dynamics with your kids, from fairness in gift giving, to baby tooth envy, and how to explain when name calling crosses the boundary fro ...  Show more