Montessori Moms in the Wild

In this episode of Coffee Talk with Montessori Moms in the Wild, Megan reflects on her recent thoughts about appropriate consequences for children's behavior, providing insight into connection and collaboration in both the classroom and at home. Megan emphasizes the importance of understanding children's perspectives, offering practical examples from her experiences with connecting with children before redirecting. She encourages parents to join in their children’s world to foster better problem-solving and cooperation skills, while leading by example on concepts like collaborating and probelm solving. This heartfelt discussion aims to spark a conversation on rethinking how we approach discipline and our long term goals for our children.

00:00 Introduction to Coffee Talk

00:37 Meet Megan: Life Updates and Summer Adventures

02:03 Preparing for the New School Year

06:30 Thoughts on Parenting and Consequences

14:26 Joining and Redirecting: A Parenting Philosophy

22:35 Final Reflections and Outro

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In this episode of Montessori Moms in the Wild, Rachel and Laura, trained Montessori guides and moms, offer comforting and practical advice for parents navigating the back-to-school season. They share personal experiences and tips on creating effective morning routines, managing emotional drop-offs and pick-ups, and facilitating productive family conversations. The Moms emphasize the importance of preparation, emotional support, and open communication with teachers to help children adjust to new school settings. Tune in for relatable insights and strategies that aim to make the transition smoother and more enjoyable for both parents and kids.

In this episode of 'Coffee Talk with Montessori Moms in the Wild', Laura, a Montessori-trained mother of 2, shares insights from an excerpt of the book 'Getting Over Your Parents' by The School of Life. Laura discusses the profound influence of childhood experiences on adult life and the importance of parents recognizing and addressing their own traumas in order to avoid paying them forward. The episode highlights key aspects of effective parenting, including attentiveness, empathy, boundaries, and the power of emotional imprinting during a child's formative years. The episode aims to affirm and support parents in their journey to be better caregivers, aligned with Montessori principles.

00:00 Introduction to Coffee Talk

00:21 Meet Laura: Montessori Mom

00:34 Book Excerpt: Getting Over Your Parents

01:12 The Impact of Childhood Experiences

04:44 Understanding the Role of Parents

09:32 The Importance of Early Childhood

15:21 Qualities of a Good Parent

22:07 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

24:40 Closing Remarks and Call to Action

If you want to read this book yourself, you can find it here!

If you've been listening for a while you already know Rachel's husband works super long hours, leaving Rachel solo from wake up to bed time! Now that she has added a third baby to the mix, Rachel has gotten a lot of questions about how to makes it all work. How does she structure her days? What steps did she need to take to keep everyone safe while meeting the different developmental needs of everyone in the house? Rachel sits down to explain it all in the hopes that she can help other parents out there doing the solo hustle with multiple littles- and zero extra hands!

This week we thoroughly enjoyed a chance to catch up as our beloved Rachel returns from maternity leave as a mom of three! Not a lot of philosophy covered in this one, but join us anyway for a much needed excuse to chat about life lately, parenting wins & milestones, and a fun game highlighting the differences in vernaculars between a southern belle, a yankee, and a California girlie.

In this episode of 'Coffee Talk with Montessori Moms in the Wild,' Laura explores the importance of apologizing to children. She discusses a scenario where a new teacher lost her patience and the guidance provided on handling such situations. Emphasizing that apologizing is a crucial part of grace and courtesy, she explains why adults should model this behavior, how to make an effective apology, and the impact it has on children. The episode aims to offer practical advice for parents and teachers to foster a respectful and empathetic environment for kids.

00:00 Introduction to Coffee Talk

00:22 Thank You to Our Listeners

01:13 The Importance of Apologizing to Kids

04:09 Why & When Adults Should Apologize

08:03 How to Apologize Effectively

15:09 Making Apologies a Teachable Moment

16:21 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Join Megan and Laura as they give us a quick and demystified run down of the heart and soul of the academic curriculum of the Montessori elementary classroom: Cosmic Education! What is a cosmic curriculum, why is it so important, what are the 5 major “Great Lessons” at its core? The second plane of development is a wild and exciting time, often misunderstood by many, so this episode aims to explain the major work of Cosmic Education, and how this approach to educating the second plane child is truly mind-blowing! 

If you are interested in a workshop where we teach the Five Great Lessons, send us a message! 

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Resources referenced in this episode:

Ellen Lebitz, AMI article: https://montessori-ami.org/trainingvoices/cosmic-education

Children of the Universe book: https://a.co/d/83wYuZH

The Deep Well of Time: https://a.co/d/iwX6F0F

Listen to our whole episode on the characteristics of second plane: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/tiRfPTzzBJb

In this very special Coffee Talk with Montessori Moms in the Wild, Rachel recounts the day she welcomed her third child. Nothing specifically about the Montessori philosophy in this one, just a sweet, emotional moment to share and process Rachel's third birth! This one had us all in our feels, but you have our permission to skip it if this kind of thing just isn't your jam!

Rachel is on maternity leave, which means, you guessed it, Laura and Megan are a couple of hot messes without her! In this episode we go completely rogue, deciding to talk about anything other than Montessori philosophy! We opened up a question box in our Instagram stories asking what you all want to know about us that is not Montessori specific, and in this episode we deliver the answers! This one is super silly and barely edited at all, so either sit back and have a laugh with us, or skip this week if you hate joy and friendship… 

In this episode of Coffee Talk with Montessori Moms in the Wild, Megan shares her personal reflections on mistakes she made early in her Montessori career. She shares insights on the importance of properly presenting materials, asking for help, understanding the purpose behind activities, and the implementation of grace and courtesy in the classroom. She emphasizes that mistakes are part of the learning process and encourages listeners to view them as opportunities for growth. Megan invites listeners to share their own experiences and learnings, aiming to foster a community of continuous learners and supporters on this Montessori path.

00:00 Welcome to Coffee Talk

00:38 Personal Update and the Joy of Spring Break

02:30 Reflecting on Mistakes and Growth

03:44 Practical Lessons from the Montessori Classroom

11:31 The Importance of Grace and Courtesy in Montessori Education

14:37 Revisiting Classroom Rules and Material Use

17:30 Reflections and Invitations for Sharing

19:21 Closing Thoughts and How to Connect