Baan Dek · Episode 121 — Tearful Drop Offs We’re a few weeks into the start of the school year, and the little moments of “I don’t want to go to school,” or tears at drop off can be a bit of a hiccup. Maybe they’ve started already, or maybe they’re still a ways away, […]
For a podcast of this post, listen here or subscribe on iTunes. Baan Dek · Episode 120 – Approaching Challenges Isn’t it wonderful that we’ll experience challenges? Birth is a challenge. Whether you got here with very little fuss and commotion, or with lots of medical and surgical expertise, at home or elsewhere, it’s a […]
For a podcast of this post, listen here or subscribe on iTunes. Baan Dek · Episode 119 – Asking Children for Consent, Permission, Their Opinion If you’ve known about Montessori for more than about three minutes, there’s a high likelihood you’ve heard about respect for children, choice, freedom, language. In fact, there’s a strong chance […]
For a podcast of this post, listen here or subscribe on iTunes. Baan Dek · Episode 118 – This Year Is Different The start of the school year is always a bit bittersweet. Every start is also an ending, and it’s natural — healthy, even — to grieve a loss while we’re excited for […]
For a podcast of this post, listen here or subscribe on iTunes Baan Dek · Episode 117 – What a Difference a Year Makes What a difference a year makes. This is the start of a new school year, and we’re also celebrating Dr. Montessori’s 150th birthday. It’s eventful. Some of us are figuring out […]