What’s the real purpose of parenting? It’s easy to get caught up in bedtimes, homework, and rules, but parenting is so much deeper than that.

In this video, I explore the true goal of parenting: to prepare our children to become resilient, confident, and capable human beings. We’ll talk about independence, emotional growth, and how to raise children who think critically and live with purpose.

Let’s move beyond control and into connection.

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Belonging shapes every stage of our lives. In this episode, Yogi Patel and Fernanda Lee explore how a child’s misbehavior (and an adult’s, too) is often a signal of discouraged connection, not defiance. You’ll learn how to recognize these signs, respond with encouragement, and build lasting connections in your home, classroom, or workplace

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Timestamps:

0:00 Belonging starts in the womb

2:00 First signs of significance in babies

4:00 The cost of disconnection in early childhood

6:30 How adults show discouraged behavior

8:00 What is misbehavior really telling us?

10:00 Encouragement as the answer

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What if the system is failing, not the students?

In this inspiring and unfiltered conversation, Andrew Faulstich joins Yogi Patel to explore why traditional education is collapsing and how Montessori offers a pathway to positive human development, not just academic outcomes. From adolescent independence to freedom within structure, this episode is a must-watch for educators, school leaders, and parents seeking lasting transformation.

We break down:

• Why content memorization misses the mark
• How Montessori prepares youth for life, not just college
• The developmental need for purpose and autonomy in adolescence
• Why positive development outperforms standardized metrics
• Transition Myths: When Is a Child Truly Ready?

 “The goal isn’t academics—identity, purpose, and contribution.”

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"The most powerful thing we can do for children is to calm ourselves first."

In this heartfelt clip from the Now What? Podcast: Paula Lillard Preschlack, an AMI-trained Montessori educator and author of The Montessori Potential, joins Yogi Patel, a fellow AMI-trained guide and founder of TTE and two Montessori schools, to explore one of the most overlooked yet transformational forms of modeling adults can offer: emotional regulation.

Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, teacher, or leader, this conversation is for you.

What you’ll take away:

• Why children (and adults) learn more from how we respond than what we say

• How self-awareness creates connection, not control

• The neuroscience behind emotional safety and behavior

Both Paula and Yogi are Association Montessori Internationale trained and passionate advocates of education and leadership who respect human development across all stages.

 This podcast is for:

• Parents & caregivers navigating big emotions with children

• Educators creating emotionally safe classroom environments

• Leaders cultivating calm, collaborative workplaces

 Learn more about Paula’s work and book:

www.paulalillardpreschlack.com

www.themontessoripotential.com

Upcoming Trainings with Yogi Patel:

• Empowering People in the Workplace (EPW) – June 2025

• Teaching Parenting the Positive Discipline Way (TP) – October 2025

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What if your child woke up excited to go to school, not because of prizes or grades, but because the learning itself was a joyful experience?

In this thoughtful exchange from the Now What? Podcast, Paula Lillard Preschlack, AMI-trained educator and author of The Montessori Potential, joins Yogi Patel—fellow AMI-trained guide, founder of TTE, and founder of two Montessori schools—to share what true joy in learning looks like, and how that same sense of purpose can transform our workplaces and homes.

They discuss:
•How Montessori classrooms foster joy, purpose, and self-motivation
•Why joyful environments don’t happen by accident—they’re intentionally prepared
•What leaders and educators can do to build that same trust and connection in teams

Both Paula and Yogi are Association Montessori Internationale–trained guides and advocates for education that honors the whole human being.

This message is for:
•Parents seeking a better way to raise resilient, motivated children
•Educators committed to respectful, transformative classrooms
•Leaders looking to bring purpose, collaboration, and trust into their teams

Learn more about Paula’s work and book:
www.paulalillardpreschlack.com
www.themontessoripotential.com

Interested in applying these principles in your school or organization?
Yogi Patel’s Empowering People in the Workplace training opens this June, and Teaching Parenting the Positive Discipline Way returns in October. Inquire about bringing a training to your school or company.

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What happens when we stop interrupting, stop grading, and start trusting?
In this compelling clip from the "Now What?" with Yogi Patel podcast, Montessori educator and author Paula Lillard Preschlack shares why authentic learning originates from within. She explains how children and adults thrive when they’re given trust, time, and the opportunity to explore deeply.

This message isn’t just for the classroom. It’s a powerful call to action for parents, caregivers, and leaders everywhere.

 Learn more about Paula’s book: https://www.themontessoripotential.com
The Montessori Potential helps you see how simple shifts in trust and structure can unlock lifelong motivation and growth.

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Hosted by Yogi Patel, certified Positive Discipline Trainer, school founder, and international speaker.

Now What? with Yogi Patel
A podcast for parents, caregivers, and educators seeking grounded, growth-based guidance for raising and supporting children—at home, at school, and in life.

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What if we embraced mistakes as essential to growth in parenting, education, and leadership?

In this clip from the Now What? with Yogi Patel podcast, renowned Montessori educator and author Paula Lillard Preschlack explains how children in Montessori environments are encouraged to make mistakes, self-correct, and build confidence through their own discovery process.

Instead of being corrected or graded, students learn to trust themselves, and it changes everything.

About the Guest:
Paula is the author of The Montessori Potential and a passionate advocate for respectful, child-centered education. Her work has helped thousands of families, educators, and school leaders embrace a more empowering approach to raising and guiding children.

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Learn more about Paula: https://paulalillardpreschlack.com.
Explore her book: https://themontessoripotential.com
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In this clip from the Now What? with Yogi Patel podcast, Montessori educator and author Paula Lillard Preschlack explains how children build resilience by recognizing and correcting their own mistakes.

Rather than being told they’re wrong, Montessori children are guided by materials and inner motivation—developing self-discipline, confidence, and problem-solving skills. What if we trusted our teams and families to learn the same way?

This is one of the core insights from Paula’s book, The Montessori Potential, and a guiding principle of Positive Discipline.

 Full episode now streaming on Buzzsprout and anywhere you get your podcast
Watch the full conversation on YouTube @YogiPatelTTE
Learn more at themontessoripotential.com about Paula and her book The Montessori Potential

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Now What? Podcast with Yogi Patel - Featuring Paula Lillard Preschlack

Are you ready to unlock the full potential of Montessori education and leadership? In this powerful episode of Now What? In a podcast, Yogi Patel sits down with Paula Lillard Preschlack, a distinguished AMI-trained Montessori Guide, author, and school leader. With decades of experience in Montessori education, Paula shares practical strategies for fostering resilience, creativity, and adaptability in both children and adults.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
•The importance of Montessori principles in nurturing adaptable, creative, and resilient learners.
•How Montessori environments are carefully prepared to meet the developmental needs of each age group.
•Why Montessori education remains relevant and influential in the modern era.
•Practical advice for parents, educators, and leaders on fostering growth, independence, and well-being.
•Paula’s reflections on her book, The Montessori Potential, and why storytelling is essential to her teaching approach.

This Episode Is For:
•Parents seeking tools for creating nurturing, growth-oriented environments at home.
•Educators and school leaders aiming to enhance their classrooms or schools through Montessori principles.
•Leaders looking to foster creativity, resilience, and long-term growth in their teams.

Listen Now
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/jNJHojGVCAA

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Are you wondering when to step in and when to step back in your child's learning and development? Join Yogi Patel on the Now What? Podcast with Montessori educator and Ananda Montessori founder Pamela Green as we explore the power of observation, discernment, and connection in guiding children.

How can parents and educators prepare an environment that fosters independence?
Why is waiting and observing so critical in child development?
What role do caregivers play in a child's sense of security and belonging?

Pamela shares 40+ years of wisdom in Montessori education, parenting, and positive discipline, offering practical insights for parents, teachers, and school leaders alike.

Tune in to gain fundamental strategies that help children thrive, whether at home or in the classroom.

Listen to the full episode now!

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