Jamie Thompson is back from her tropical vacation and she's bringing the heat with a packed edition of What's Up Waukee! From community happenings to can't-miss local events, Jamie (always your favorite #waukeerealtormom) gets us fully caught up on what's going on around town and why Waukee continues to be one of the most vibrant communities in Iowa.

And don't miss an important announcement from Heather Behrens regarding Waukee's annual State of the City address happening March 11 from 12–1 p.m. at Lutheran Church of Hope. Mark your calendar and learn more here: https://www.waukee.org/1145/State-of-the-City.

Then we shift gears into a thoughtful and timely conversation with Christine Haas, School Director of Waukee's only Montessori school. Fresh off last week's High Tea, Christine shares why Montessori education is especially relevant in today's world — building confidence, independence, work ethic, and strong social skills. With highly trained Guides leading the classrooms and the philosophy that "Play is a child's work," students develop a grounded sense of self before ever entering elementary school. For more information call 515-207-5462 or visit https://sonnetschool.com/.

It's a conversation about raising capable, confident kids — and connecting with our community, one voice at a time.

Full show notes: https://waukeepodcast.com/show-notes/f/grounded-kids-growing-waukee