Podcasts about montessori

Shauna Brittenham Reiter is an entrepreneur dedicated to the empowerment and healing of herself and others, as well as the3 author of the book You Are the Boss of You.  In 2018, she founded the wellness company Alaya Naturals based on the principles of holistic health that led her from a life limited by overwhelming ailments to founding a multi-million-dollar wellness company before the age of forty. Diagnosed with a plethora of autoimmune conditions over the years, Shauna has cultivated a vast understanding of what the body requires to thrive. And while her focus on natural medicine has made radical healing possible for herself and hundreds of thousands of others, it is Shauna's exploration of the world within that has cultivated true miracles. Shauna wrote You Are the Boss of You to empower others to take control of their lives and claim the emotional freedom that leads to abundance. Prior to founding Alaya Naturals, Shauna was a Montessori school teacher and singer/songwriter—her album Dreamer's Dream was released in 2017. She currently resides in Los Angeles with her husband and two children.  In This EpisodeAlayaWebsite url: https://www.helloshauna.com/@shaunabrittenhamreiter@alaya.naturals The Trauma Therapist PodcastJoin my email list and receive podcast updates and other news: https://bit.ly/3LuAG2iListen to all Trauma Therapist Podcast episodes here: https://bit.ly/3VRNy8zBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

Ever feel like Montessori is a game of ping pong? *Ping* It's all about following precise lessons and materials!, *Pong* it's about letting kids do whatever they want all day.Well, put those table tennis paddles down, friends! Montessori is NEITHER a strict script NOR a total free-for-all. It's a balance, a sweet spot of freedom within structure.

Today's guest is Barbara Jauregui Wurst, a medical doctor and adjunct professor at George Washington University who cofounded Acton Academy Falls Church in Northern Virginia in 2021.  Read Courage To Grow by Acton Academy cofounder, Laura Sandefer. Check out this new article at our Education Entrepreneurship Lab by a recent graduate of an Acton Academy in Kansas.  *** Sign up for Kerry's free, weekly email newsletter on education trends at edentrepreneur.org.

Dans cet extrait, nous plongeons dans l'univers de Ghislaine Dehaene, pédiatre et neuroscientifique récemment nommée directrice de l'Institut Robert-Debré du Cerveau de l'Enfant.Elle revient sur les fausses idées largement répandues autour des neurosciences et du fonctionnement du cerveau des enfants. Elle aborde notamment le mythe du « cerveau droit, cerveau gauche », la croyance erronée que le bilinguisme retarderait le langage, ou encore l'idée que nous n'utiliserions que 10% de notre cerveau.À travers des exemples concrets tirés de la recherche, Ghislaine explique pourquoi il est essentiel de nuancer ces discours et de distinguer les différents niveaux de compréhension du cerveau : des cellules nerveuses à la psychologie cognitive.Sa démarche vise à rétablir la vérité scientifique, et rendre accessible la connaissance pour mieux accompagner chaque enfant vers l'épanouissement. À travers l'Institut du Cerveau de l'Enfant, elle tente de réconcilier éducation, santé et bien-être.L'épisode intégral est à retrouver sur toutes les plateformes d'écoutes de podcast le 19/06/2025.

Już 21.06.2025 czyli w tę sobotę kończymy zapisy na naszą stacjonarną edycję kursu Montessori!Zachęcamy do zapisów wszystkich chętnych! - mms.edu.pl/kurs-montessoriW kolejnym odcinku uSawickich przychodzimy do was z tematem nauki metody Montessori!Jak wybrać dobry kurs Montessori? Na co zwracać uwagę? Co robić w praktyce, aby jak najlepiej zrozumieć tę metodę? Na te i wiele innych pytań odpowiadamy w dzisiejszej rozmowie!Jak wiecie ta metoda to nieodłączna część naszego życia, a my swoją pasję chcemy szerzyć jak najdalej się da. Dlatego zapraszamy do zapisów na nasze kursy, stacjonarne jak i online - wszystkie znajdziecie na stronie mms.edu.pl

Et si on apprenait... à apprendre ?Dans cet épisode, Sylvie d'Esclaibes nous plonge au cœur des mécanismes qui permettent aux enfants de devenir acteurs de leurs apprentissages, pour leur donner le goût d'apprendre pour toute la vie.Quels sont les secrets d'une motivation durable ? Comment aider chaque enfant à identifier ses propres façons d'apprendre ?De la manipulation pour les tout-petits jusqu'à l'organisation autonome des ados, cet épisode est un guide concret qui regorge de conseils.Au programme :1️⃣ Poser les bases de la concentration et de la curiosité chez les 0-3 ans2️⃣ Apprendre à faire seul, s'auto-corriger et oser l'erreur chez les 3-6 ans3️⃣ Structurer sa pensée, choisir ses outils et découvrir le tutorat de 6 à 12 ans4️⃣ Donner du sens aux apprentissages, s'auto-organiser et innover à partir de 12 ans5️⃣ Ressources audio, livres, jeux, activités sensorielles et supports créatifs pour chaque tranche d'âgeRessources citées :Pour les 3-6 ans : apprendre par les sens, le corps, le jeuLivres à écouter :Mes histoires Montessori à écouter (Nathan)Les p'tites histoires de Nature & DécouvertesMes premières grandes histoires (Gallimard Jeunesse Musique)Livres sonores :J'apprends les sons avec Sami et Julie (Hachette)Mon petit imagier sonore – Les lettres (Gallimard)Les lettres à écouter – Hatier JeunesseLivres à toucher :Mes lettres rugueuses Montessori (Nathan)Balthazar et les nombres à toucher (Hatier)Les chiffres rugueux (Balthazar, Hatier)Jeux éducatifs :La chasse aux sons (Placote)Motricité & graphisme corporel :Tracer des lettres au sol, dans le sable ou avec les brasReproduire des formes avec le corpsCuisine et nature :Peser, transvaser, observer, couper, classerPour les 6-12 ans : structurer et approfondirLivres audio / à écouter :Contes mathématiques – RetzLes histoires naturelles – Nature & DécouvertesPetites histoires Montessori à écouter – NathanCartes mentales / mind mapping :Livres : Apprendre autrement avec la pédagogie positive – Akoun & Pailleau, Cartes mentales pour apprendre – Toni BuzanApplis : XMind, MindMeister, SimpleMindPodcasts / audio :Les Odyssées (France Inter)Une histoire et… OliSoutenir l'enfant pour qu'il devienne acteur de ses apprentissages, c'est lui offrir la clé d'une autonomie joyeuse, durable… et le plaisir d'apprendre pour la vie.

Il gioco come strumento educativo: storia, caratteristiche e teorie del gioco dal 1700 all'età contemporanea.

Pedagogia del Novecento e modelli pedagogici: teorie, autori, scuole e correnti di pensiero. Principi fondamentali del pensiero pedagogico.

진행자: 홍유, Chelsea ProctorHow much is enough to raise a child in South Korea?기사요약: 한국의 저출산 현상 뒤에는 자녀 양육에 드는 높은 비용이라는 현실적인 고민이 자리하고 있다.[1] South Korea's dwindling birth rate has become something of a global curiosity and a national crisis, making frequent headlines. Yet behind the statistics lies a quieter, more personal calculus — one that plays out in the homes of young adults weighing whether to have a child.dwindle: 줄어들다, 감소하다calculus: 계산, 판단 기준[2] More often than not, the key factor is cost. So how much do young parents — or would-be parents — believe it takes to raise a child in South Korea today? And what feels realistic, or essential?factor: 요소, 요인essential: 필수적인, 꼭 필요한[3] Lee Eun-ji, a mother in Seoul raising a 3-year-old girl, said the ideal amount to spend on raising a child would be one parent's salary. For her, that's about 4 million won a month. “Every meaningful childhood experience comes with a cost,” she said.ideal: 이상적인, 가장 바람직한childhood: 어린 시절, 유년기[4] She recalled feeling guilty when she learned that other parents were able to enroll their children in Montessori programs, which focus on self-directed learning and hands-on activities.“I wanted that kind of exposure for my child, but it costs 500,000 won for just 12 classes. It was too much,” she said.recall: 기억하다, 떠올리다enroll: 등록하다, 입학하다exposure: 접함, 노출, 경험기사원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10502759

Montessori is not something you unwrap and serve. And most definitely doesn't include a plastic toy. So if you've tried it and felt like it didn't “work", well -- friends -- you're not alone—and the problem isn't you or your child.In this episode, we're sharing what actually makes Montessori work and why treating it like a boxed curriculum leads so many parents to confusion, frustration, and self-doubt.Because Montessori isn't fast food. It's home cooking. And YOU are the chef.

"It was pretty apparent to me that something was going on with him," says Kristi Levine, describing the realization that, based on her experience as a Montessori teacher, her infant son, Trey, was missing developmental milestones. Unfortunately, Kristi's hunch turned out to be correct and Trey was later diagnosed with a rare genetic mutation called CACNA1A which is impacting his motor skills, balance, coordination and speech. Kristi and her husband, Eric, join host Michael Carrese on this installment in our Year of the Zebraseries to help us understand the disorder and its implications for Trey and their family, which includes Trey's older sister Stella.  “There's a lot of guilt involved in being a parent of a child who has a disability because you never feel like you're doing enough,” shares Eric, even though they both work full time and have becoming experts at juggling work, caregiving, advocating, and volunteering with the CACNA1A Foundation. In this candid interview, Eric and Kristi discuss the challenges of parenting a child with complex medical needs, the importance of community support, the ongoing search for treatment options, and share some advice for clinicians caring for patients and families living with rare disorders. “We just want medical professionals to respect and understand what we're dealing with on a day-to-day basis and to see our kids holistically, and not just try to fix the problem medically. Understand that for us, the biggest thing that we want for our kids is just their quality of life.”Mentioned in this episode:CACNA1A Foundation If you like this podcast, please share it on your social channels. You can also subscribe to the series and check out all of our episodes at www.osmosis.org/raisethelinepodcast

« Punir, c'est faire souffrir l'autre. Et c'est croire que la souffrance fait progresser. Non, la souffrance ne fait pas progresser, surtout la souffrance dans la relation humaine. »Pourquoi notre société peine-t-elle encore tant à reconnaître l'impact des violences, même dites « éducatives », sur nos enfants ? Et pourquoi est-il si difficile de sortir de ce rapport de force ?Dans cet épisode, j'ai l'honneur de recevoir la pédiatre et autrice incontournable Catherine Gueguen. Connue pour son best-seller "Pour une enfance heureuse", Dr Gueguen est une figure engagée qui œuvre depuis de nombreuses années pour faire évoluer le regard porté sur l'enfance. Elle est également spécialisée en neurosciences affectives et sociales, et forme parents, professionnels et médecins à travers une meilleure compréhension du développement de l'enfant. Elle milite pour une prise de conscience massive de l'impact des violences éducatives ordinaires.Nous abordons des sujets qui bousculent :❇️ Que dit véritablement la science sur les punitions, les humiliations et la violence, quel impact sur le cerveau de l'enfant, leur épanouissement, et la société ?❇️ Élever avec empathie : apprendre à s'écouter soi-même, pour mieux écouter ses enfants. Comprendre nos besoins pour mieux comprendre les leurs.❇️ Comment poser des limites sans humilier, et en quoi la transformation du regard adulte sur l'enfant peut tout changer – pour l'enfant d'aujourd'hui et la société de demainMoments clés :(00:34) Comment l'engagement du Dre Gueguen est-il né ?(03:58) Persistence des violences éducatives : constat et chiffres(07:01) Déni des blessures de l'enfance chez les adultes(10:34) No kids zones et enfants « mal élevés »(11:42) Apport fondamental des neurosciences affectives sur le développement de l'enfant(13:44) Pourquoi les punitions détériorent la relation avec l'enfant(15:51) Poser un cadre sans humilier : le vrai sens des limites(18:34) À l'école : attachement, sécurité et pouvoir des émotions(21:12) Épigénétique : quand les relations modifient l'expression des gènes(24:19) Communication non violente et empathie envers l'adulte(29:31) Enjeux de former parents et professionnelsLivres cités de Catherine Gueguen :« Pour une enfance heureuse », éditions Pocket« Heureux d'apprendre à l'école », éditions Les ArènesLa révolution éducative démarre lorsqu'on comprend que chaque geste, mot ou relation avec nos enfants construit – ou abîme – leur futur, et celui de notre société tout entière.

In this episode of Equine Assisted World, Rupert Isaacson speaks with Catherine Ward and her daughter Nicole Jones of One Acre Farm in Texas. Together, they've built a thriving outdoor farm school and equine-assisted program on just a single acre—proving that miracles don't require massive land, just massive heart.From backyard chickens to neurodiverse farm school, from ABA burnout to Montessori inspiration, and from homeschooling to creating a whole new educational paradigm, Catherine and Nicole share how they blend horsemanship, autonomy, and science to create a truly inclusive, joy-filled learning environment.Discover how they overcame lawsuits, personal tragedy, and cultural bias to build something profoundly impactful—and how you can, too.

Dans cet extrait, Dr Catherine Gueguen, pédiatre et spécialiste en neurosciences affectives et sociales, réagit vivement à la tendance émergente des "No Kids zones", ces espaces où la présence des enfants est interdite. Elle exprime son inquiétude face à cette vision qui considère les enfants comme dérangeants et rappelle à quel point ils sont porteurs de vie et essentiels à notre société.Elle nous éclaire également sur ce que les dernières recherches en neuroscience apportent à la compréhension de l'éducation : pour grandir harmonieusement, un enfant a besoin avant tout de relations empathiques, soutenantes et bienveillantes.À travers ses propos, elle met en lumière la nécessité de bannir définitivement toute forme d'humiliation, physique comme psychologique, et montre en quoi l'éducation, fondée sur le respect des besoins affectifs et des émotions, constitue une véritable révolution au sein de notre société.Catherine Gueguen rappelle le rôle fondamental de l'empathie — tant envers soi qu'envers l'enfant — et offre des clés pour favoriser une parentalité soutenante et respectueuse. Elle évoque également la nécessité d'accompagner, dès la grossesse, tous les adultes en contact avec l'enfance afin de construire une société plus douce et plus juste pour les adultes de demain.L'épisode intégral est à retrouver sur toutes les plateformes d'écoutes de podcast le 12/06/2025.

New episodes  and a NEW Season coming in July! In the meantime, enjoy this throwback interview with the AMAZING Unschooling Mama and Founder of Empowered Homeschool Club, Nicole Shiffler! Link to hear Caroline Shiffler's song: On Golden Sands by Fragile Beings To Reach Nicole: @nicoleshiffler Nichole's Coaching Program Authors Referred to in this Episode: How Children Learn by John Holt Teach Your Own by John Holt How Children Fail by John Holt Free to Learn by Peter Gray *Please note that some of the links included in this article are Amazon affiliate links. Sign Up for the School to Homeschool Newsletter Private Mentoring with Janae: Schedule a Free Discovery Call School to Homeschool YouTube Channel Etsy Store: Shop for Homeschooling Swag *Please note that some of the links included in this article are Amazon affiliate links. CONNECT with US Join the Private Facebook Group  Learn more about School to Homeschool Contact Janae: schooltohomeschool1@gmail.com

Montessori is about following the child... right? Then why do so many of us feel completely lost when we try? In this episode, we're unpacking one of the biggest misconceptions in Montessori homeschooling: the idea that “following the child” means stepping back entirely. We get it! You're trying so hard to respect your child's independence and let them lead—but instead of feeling confident, you're wondering if you're doing enough. Or anything at all. Here's the truth no one talks about enough: Montessori isn't passive. It's deeply intentional. Following the child doesn't mean letting go of structure—it means creating it with purpose.

As a teacher, what to do with a boy who's cussing in the classroom? Sandra Girlato's got a funny and super insightful story on that. As a parent, what to do with a child who won't put on her shoes before leaving the house? Sandra got a story on that, too. How to get children to eat any kind of food? She's got one on that. How to help children care for others — genuinely, without lectures? She has a story around that, too. If you don't know Sandra Girlato — mom; grandma; Montessori teacher; Director of Training at Canada's Foundation for Montessori Education, the organization founded by the late Renilde Montessori, Maria Montessori's youngest granddaughter — then it's time to get to know her. Or at least to hear some of her awesomely insightful, and sometimes hilarious stories from over the last 30+ years of work with children.

"On voit bien que la France pendant des années a voulu faire des têtes bien faites, bien remplies, mais a oublié tout le reste et on voit que la santé mentale se détériore, que les enfants n'ont pas confiance en eux".Dans cet extrait, Solenne Bocquillon-Le Goaziou, fondatrice de Soft Kids et spécialiste du développement des compétences psychosociales, dresse un état des lieux sans détour du niveau de la France en matière de compétences de vie (soft skills) chez les enfants.Elle explique la notion de compétences psychosociales — la confiance en soi, la gestion des émotions ou encore la coopération — et revient sur l'importance cruciale de ces aptitudes pour s'adapter au monde de demain. Solenne met en lumière les chiffres préoccupants : la France se classe parmi les derniers pays de l'OCDE sur la confiance des enfants en leurs capacités ou encore sur la gestion de l'anxiété, révélant ainsi un manque historique d'accompagnement dans ce domaine.À travers son expertise, elle souligne pourquoi il est urgent d'agir pour intégrer pleinement ces compétences dans l'éducation et permettre à chaque enfant, sans distinction, de les cultiver dès le plus jeune âge.Dans cet épisode table ronde soutenu par Bloomdayz, nous mettrons en lumière pourquoi et comment les vacances sont le moment idéal pour développer ces compétences fondamentales, clés de la réussite et du bien-être des enfants.L'épisode intégral est à retrouver sur toutes les plateformes d'écoutes de podcast le 05/06/2025.

This week on The Broski Report, Fearless Leader Brittany Broski discusses millennial core, unpacks her thoughts on Sex and the City, and analyzes Fontaines D.C. lyrics. Thank you to Dunkin for sponsoring this episode!

Les bonnes manières : réflexe automatique ou clé de la relation humaine ?Comment transmet-on réellement le sens des bonnes manières aux enfants, pour qu'elles deviennent des outils vivants au service de la relation et du respect ?Dans cet épisode Sylvie d'Esclaibes, fondatrice d'écoles Montessori et spécialiste de l'éducation, nous dévoile ce que sont les « bonnes manières » : ni dressage stérile, ni injonction magique, mais plutôt un ensemble de savoir-être à transmettre aux enfants pour mieux vivre ensemble. Elle explique comment ces règles sociales sont à la fois des outils d'intégration, de sécurité et de confiance en soi pour les enfants. Vous apprendrez pourquoi adapter la politesse à l'âge, au contexte et à la culture est fondamental, et comment la pédagogie Montessori rend ces apprentissages concrets grâce à des leçons de « grâce et courtoisie ».3 points clés à retenir :

Our final episode of the season is a conversation about rewilding Montessori. Montessori in Action Podcast is joined by two deep thinkers- Lucy Recio and Frank George IV and they share their ideas about the concept of rewilding and how it relates to the moment in history we are in right now. 

« Il y a aussi du beau dans la maladie. C'est une des belles choses qu'elle a apporté : elle a permis de créer ou de recréer certains liens entre nous. »Dans cet extrait, Thomas Hug De Larauze, réalisateur du film documentaire "Promesse", revient sur l'évolution des liens fraternels au sein de sa famille à l'épreuve de la maladie de sa sœur jumelle, Laurène. Il partage comment, avant l'annonce du diagnostic de la leucémie, les relations entre frères et sœurs n'étaient pas aussi soudées, chacun évoluant dans son propre univers.Pourtant, l'apparition de la maladie bouleverse totalement cette dynamique et crée une unité nouvelle et profonde. Thomas explique avec sincérité comment le combat contre la leucémie de Laurène a permis de recréer des liens forts, de dépasser les conflits ou la distance, pour trouver une solidarité réconfortante et essentielle.À travers ce récit, il nous montre qu'une épreuve familiale peut, dans sa douleur, rassembler et transformer durablement les relations.L'épisode intégral est à retrouver sur toutes les plateformes d'écoutes de podcast le 29/05/2025.---------------------NOUVELLE SÉRIE : DE L'ENFANT AU PARENT (1 épisode par mois)Je vous propose une nouvelle série plus intime et personnelle où je pars à la rencontre d'artistes et personnalités publiques, pour explorer avec eux leur enfance et l'impact qu'elle a eu sur l'adulte et le parent qu'ils sont aujourd'hui. N'hésitez pas à me dire ce que vous en avez pensé en commentaire !

In Season 2 Episode 39 of our Montessori Babies Podcast, I had the pleasure of chatting with Lynda Apostol, known for her work as @themontessoriteacher, all about making the decision to Montessori Homeschool! In this episode, we dove into a wide variety of ideas to consider when choosing schooling options for your child. We discussed:Why more and more parents are choosing to homeschoolSocializationYour role as their prepared adultLearning spacesAnd more!Lynda's Resources: Website: www.themontessoriteacher.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/themontessoriteacher/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themontessoriteacher/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lyndaapostolAny other resources or programs you'd like me to share: The Montessori Homeschool Academy  https://www.themontessoriteacher.com/courses/montessorihomeschoolacademyClarity Before Curriculum - A Masterclass for Montessori Homeschool Beginnershttps://www.themontessoriteacher.com/courses/ClarityMontessori Babies Resources:

Finally circling back for the back half of our previous discussion! As caregivers and/or educators, we all deal with young children who have big feelings and lots of emotions! It is a topic discussed a lot on social media, we see it everywhere today, and it can be overwhelming navigating the new science and guidance on this topic- especially if you are in the thick of it and experiencing some big emotions of your own! Luckily, the Montessori philosophy supports the education of the WHOLE child, and this includes emotional regulation! We are going to dive into that today, and this episode is the first part of a two part episode that covers all the ways the Montessori philosophy prioritizes and empowers emotional regulation.

You can have all the Montessori knowledge. The shelf. The printables. The golden beads. But if you skip this one skill? Your homeschool won't thrive. In this episode, Aubrey and David reveal the most essential—and most overlooked—skill in Montessori homeschooling: observation. Not lesson planning. Not curriculum shopping. Observation.You'll learn why focusing on how to teach matters more than what to teach. When you observe first and teach second, your homeschool shifts from chaos to clarity. You stop second-guessing. Your child feels seen. And every lesson lands exactly when they're ready for it.This is part 3 in our series on The Montessori Homeschool Blueprint.

The Storm Skiing Journal and Podcast is a reader-supported publication (and my full-time job). To receive new posts and to support independent ski journalism, please consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.WhoChris Cushing, Principal of Mountain Planning at SE GroupRecorded onApril 3, 2025About SE GroupFrom the company's website:WE AREMountain planners, landscape architects, environmental analysts, and community and recreation planners. From master planning to conceptual design and permitting, we are your trusted partner in creating exceptional experiences and places.WE BELIEVEThat human and ecological wellbeing forms the foundation for thriving communities.WE EXISTTo enrich people's lives through the power of outdoor recreation.If that doesn't mean anything to you, then this will:Why I interviewed himNature versus nurture: God throws together the recipe, we bake the casserole. A way to explain humans. Sure he's six foot nine, but his mom dropped him into the intensive knitting program at Montessori school 232, so he can't play basketball for s**t. Or identical twins, separated at birth. One grows up as Sir Rutherford Ignacious Beaumont XIV and invents time travel. The other grows up as Buford and is the number seven at Okey-Doke's Quick Oil Change & Cannabis Emporium. The guts matter a lot, but so does the food.This is true of ski areas as well. An earthquake here, a glacier there, maybe a volcanic eruption, and, presto: a non-flat part of the earth on which we may potentially ski. The rest is up to us.It helps if nature was thoughtful enough to add slopes of varying but consistent pitch, a suitable rise from top to bottom, a consistent supply of snow, a flat area at the base, and some sort of natural conduit through which to move people and vehicles. But none of that is strictly necessary. Us humans (nurture), can punch green trails across solid-black fall lines (Jackson Hole), bulldoze a bigger hill (Caberfae), create snow where the clouds decline to (Wintergreen, 2022-23), plant the resort base at the summit (Blue Knob), or send skiers by boat (Eaglecrest).Someone makes all that happen. In North America, that someone is often SE Group, or their competitor, Ecosign. SE Group helps ski areas evolve into even better ski areas. That means helping to plan terrain expansions, lift replacements, snowmaking upgrades, transit connections, parking enhancements, and whatever built environment is under the ski area's control. SE Group is often the machine behind those Forest Service ski area master development plans that I so often spotlight. For example, Vail Mountain:When I talk about Alta consolidating seven slow lifts into four fast lifts; or Little Switzerland carving their mini-kingdom into beginner, parkbrah, and racer domains; or Mount Bachelor boosting its power supply to run more efficiently, this is the sort of thing that SE plots out (I'm not certain if they were involved in any or all of those projects).Analyzing this deliberate crafting of a natural bump into a human playground is the core of what The Storm is. I love, skiing, sure, but specifically lift-served skiing. I'm sure it's great to commune with the raccoons or whatever it is you people do when you discuss “skinning” and “AT setups.” But nature left a few things out. Such as: ski patrol, evacuation sleds, avalanche control, toilet paper, water fountains, firepits, and a place to charge my phone. Oh and chairlifts. And directional signs with trail ratings. And a snack bar.Skiing is torn between competing and contradictory narratives: the misanthropic, which hates crowds and most skiers not deemed sufficiently hardcore; the naturalistic, which mistakes ski resorts with the bucolic experience that is only possible in the backcountry; the preservationist, with its museum-ish aspirations to glasswall the obsolete; the hyperactive, insisting on all fast lifts and groomed runs; the fatalists, who assume inevitable death-of-concept in a warming world.None of these quite gets it. Ski areas are centers of joy and memory and bonhomie and possibility. But they are also (mostly), businesses. They are also parks, designed to appeal to as many skiers as possible. They are centers of organized risk, softened to minimize catastrophic outcomes. They must enlist machine aid to complement natural snowfall and move skiers up those meddlesome but necessary hills. Ski areas are nature, softened and smoothed and labelled by their civilized stewards, until the land is not exactly a representation of either man or God, but a strange and wonderful hybrid of both.What we talked aboutOld-school Cottonwoods vibe; “the Ikon Pass has just changed the industry so dramatically”; how to become a mountain planner for a living; what the mountain-planning vocation looked like in the mid-1980s; the detachable lift arrives; how to consolidate lifts without sacrificing skier experience; when is a lift not OK?; a surface lift resurgence?; how sanctioned glades changed ski areas; the evolution of terrain parks away from mega-features; the importance of terrain parks to small ski areas; reworking trails to reduce skier collisions; the curse of the traverse; making Jackson more approachable; on terrain balance; how megapasses are redistributing skier visits; how to expand a ski area without making traffic worse; ski areas that could evolve into major destinations; and ski area as public park or piece of art.What I got wrong* I blanked on the name of the famous double chair at A-Basin. It is Pallavicini.* I called Crystal Mountain's two-seater served terrain “North Country or whatever” – it is actually called “Northway.”* I said that Deer Valley would become the fourth- or fifth-largest ski resort in the nation once its expansion was finished. It will become the sixth-largest, at 4,926 acres, when the next expansion phase opens for winter 2025-26, and will become the fourth-largest, at 5,726 acres, at full build out.* I estimated Kendall Mountain's current lift-served ski footprint at 200 vertical feet; it is 240 feet.Why now was a good time for this interviewWe have a tendency, particularly in outdoor circles, to lionize the natural and shame the human. Development policy in the United States leans heavily toward “don't,” even in areas already designated for intensive recreation. We mustn't, plea activists: expand the Palisades Tahoe base village; build a gondola up Little Cottonwood Canyon; expand ski terrain contiguous with already-existing ski terrain at Grand Targhee.I understand these impulses, but I believe they are misguided. Intensive but thoughtful, human-scaled development directly within and adjacent to already-disturbed lands is the best way to limit the larger-scale, long-term manmade footprint that chews up vast natural tracts. That is: build 1,000 beds in what is now a bleak parking lot at Palisades Tahoe, and you limit the need for homes to be carved out of surrounding forests, and for hundreds of cars to daytrip into the ski area. Done right, you even create a walkable community of the sort that America conspicuously lacks.To push back against, and gradually change, the Culture of No fueling America's mountain town livability crises, we need exhibits of these sorts of projects actually working. More Whistlers (built from scratch in the 1980s to balance tourism and community) and fewer Aspens (grandfathered into ski town status with a classic street and building grid, but compromised by profiteers before we knew any better). This is the sort of work SE is doing: how do we build a better interface between civilization and nature, so that the former complements, rather than spoils, the latter?All of which is a little tangential to this particular podcast conversation, which focuses mostly on the ski areas themselves. But America's ski centers, established largely in the middle of the last century, are aging with the towns around them. Just about everything, from lifts to lodges to roads to pipes, has reached replacement age. Replacement is a burden, but also an opportunity to create a better version of something. Our ski areas will not only have faster lifts and newer snowguns – they will have fewer lifts and fewer guns that carry more people and make more snow, just as our built footprint, thoughtfully designed, can provide more homes for more people on less space and deliver more skiers with fewer vehicles.In a way, this podcast is almost a canonical Storm conversation. It should, perhaps, have been episode one, as every conversation since has dealt with some version of this question: how do humans sculpt a little piece of nature into a snowy park that we visit for fun? That is not an easy or obvious question to answer, which is why SE Group exists. Much as I admire our rough-and-tumble Dave McCoy-type founders, that improvisational style is trickier to execute in our highly regulated, activist present.And so we rely on artist-architects of the SE sort, who inject the natural with the human without draining what is essential from either. Done well, this crafted experience feels wild. Done poorly – as so much of our legacy built environment has been – and you generate resistance to future development, even if that future development is better. But no one falls in love with a blueprint. Experiencing a ski area as whatever it is you think a ski area should be is something you have to feel. And though there is a sort of magic animating places like Alta and Taos and Mammoth and Mad River Glen and Mount Bohemia, some ineffable thing that bleeds from the earth, these ski areas are also outcomes of a human-driven process, a determination to craft the best version of skiing that could exist for mass human consumption on that shred of the planet.Podcast NotesOn MittersillMittersill, now part of Cannon Mountain, was once a separate ski area. It petered out in the mid-‘80s, then became a sort of Cannon backcountry zone circa 2009. The Mittersill double arrived in 2010, followed by a T-bar in 2016.On chairlift consolidationI mention several ski areas that replaced a bunch of lifts with fewer lifts:The HighlandsIn 2023, Boyne-owned The Highlands wiped out three ancient Riblet triples and replaced them with this glorious bubble six-pack:Here's a before-and-after:Vernon Valley-Great Gorge/Mountain CreekI've called Intrawest's transformation of Vernon Valley-Great Gorge into Mountain Creek “perhaps the largest single-season overhaul of a ski area in the history of lift-served skiing.” Maybe someone can prove me wrong, but just look at this place circa 1989:It looked substantively the same in 1998, when, in a single summer, Intrawest tore out 18 lifts – 15 double chairs, two platters, and a T-bar, plus God knows how many ropetows – and replaced them with two high-speed quads, two fixed-grip quads, and a bucket-style Cabriolet lift that every normal ski area uses as a parking lot transit machine:I discussed this incredible transformation with current Hermitage Club GM Bill Benneyan, who worked at Mountain Creek in 1998, back in 2020:I misspoke on the podcast, saying that Intrawest had pulled out “something like a dozen lifts” and replaced them with “three or four” in 1998.KimberleyBack in the time before social media, Kimberley, British Columbia ran four frontside chairlifts: a high-speed quad, a triple, a double, and a T-bar:Beginning in 2001, the ski area slowly removed everything except the quad. Which was fine until an arsonist set fire to Kimberley's North Star Express in 2021, meaning skiers had no lift-served option to the backside terrain:I discussed this whole strange sequence of events with Andy Cohen, longtime GM of sister resort Fernie, on the podcast last year:On Revelstoke's original masterplanIt is astonishing that Revelstoke serves 3,121 acres with just five lifts: a gondola, two high-speed quads, a fixed quad, and a carpet. Most Midwest ski areas spin three times more lifts for three percent of the terrain.On Priest Creek and Sundown at SteamboatSteamboat, like many ski areas, once ran two parallel fixed-grip lifts on substantively the same line, with the Priest Creek double and the Sundown triple. The Sundown Express quad arrived in 1992, but Steamboat left Priest Creek standing for occasional overflow until 2021. Here's Steamboat circa 1990:Priest Creek is gone, but that entire 1990 lift footprint is nearly unrecognizable. Huge as Steamboat is, every arriving skier squeezes in through a single portal. One of Alterra's first priorities was to completely re-imagine the base area: sliding the existing gondola looker's right; installing an additional 10-person, two-stage gondola right beside it; and moving the carpets and learning center to mid-mountain:On upgrades at A-BasinWe discuss several upgrades at A-Basin, including Lenawee, Beavers, and Pallavicini. Here's the trailmap for context:On moguls on Kachina Peak at TaosYeah I'd say this lift draws some traffic:On the T-bar at Waterville ValleyWaterville Valley opened in 1966. Fifty-two years later, mountain officials finally acknowledged that chairlifts do not work on the mountain's top 400 vertical feet. All it took was a forced 1,585-foot shortening of the resort's base-to-summit high-speed quad just eight years after its 1988 installation and the legacy double chair's continued challenges in wind to say, “yeah maybe we'll just spend 90 percent less to install a lift that's actually appropriate for this terrain.” That was the High Country T-bar, which arrived in 2018. It is insane to look at ‘90s maps of Waterville pre- and post-chop job:On Hyland Hills, MinnesotaWhat an insanely amazing place this is:On Sunrise ParkFrom 1983 to 2017, Sunrise Park, Arizona was home to the most amazing triple chair, a 7,982-foot-long Yan with 352 carriers. Cyclone, as it was known, fell apart at some point and the resort neglected to fix or replace it. A couple of years ago, they re-opened the terrain to lift-served skiing with a low-cost alternative: stringing a ropetow from a green run off the Geronimo lift to where Cyclone used to land.On Woodward Park City and BorealPowdr has really differentiated itself with its Woodward terrain parks, which exist at amazing scale at Copper and Bachelor. The company has essentially turned two of its smaller ski areas – Boreal and Woodward Park City – entirely over to terrain parks.On Killington's tunnelsYou have to zoom in, but you can see them on the looker's right side of the trailmap: Bunny Buster at Great Northern, Great Bear at Great Northern, and Chute at Great Northern.On Jackson Hole traversesJackson is steep. Engineers hacked it so kids like mine could ride there:On expansions at Beaver Creek, Keystone, AspenRecent Colorado expansions have tended to create vast zones tailored to certain levels of skiers:Beaver Creek's McCoy Park is an incredible top-of-the-mountain green zone:Keystone's Bergman Bowl planted a high-speed six-pack to serve 550 acres of high-altitude intermediate terrain:And Aspen – already one of the most challenging mountains in the country – added Hero's – a fierce black-diamond zone off the summit:On Wilbere at SnowbirdWilbere is an example of a chairlift that kept the same name, even as Snowbird upgraded it from a double to a quad and significantly moved the load station and line:On ski terrain growth in AmericaYes, a bunch of ski areas have disappeared since the 1980s, but the raw amount of ski terrain has been increasing steadily over the decades:On White Pine, WyomingCushing referred to White Pine as a “dinky little ski area” with lots of potential. Here's a look at the thousand-footer, which billionaire Joe Ricketts purchased last year:On Deer Valley's expansionYeah, Deer Valley is blowing up:On Schweitzer's growthSchweitzer's transformation has been dramatic: in 1988, the Idaho panhandle resort occupied a large footprint that was served mostly by double chairs:Today: a modern ski area, with four detach quads, a sixer, and two newer triples – only one old chairlift remains:On BC transformationsA number of British Columbia ski areas have transformed from nubbins to majors over the past 30 years:Sun Peaks, then known as Tod Mountain, in 1993Sun Peaks today:Fernie in 1996, pre-upward expansion:Fernie today:Revelstoke, then known as Mount Mackenzie, in 1996:Modern Revy:Kicking Horse, then known as “Whitetooth” in 1994:Kicking Horse today:On Tamarack's expansion potentialTamarack sits mostly on Idaho state land, and would like to expand onto adjacent U.S. Forest Service land. Resort President Scott Turlington discussed these plans in depth with me on the pod a few years back:The mountain's plans have changed since, with a smaller lift footprint:On Central Park as a manmade placeNew York City's fabulous Central Park is another chunk of earth that may strike a visitor as natural, but is in fact a manmade work of art crafted from the wilderness. Per the Central Park Conservancy, which, via a public-private partnership with the city, provides the majority of funds, labor, and logistical support to maintain the sprawling complex:A popular misconception about Central Park is that its 843 acres are the last remaining natural land in Manhattan. While it is a green sanctuary inside a dense, hectic metropolis, this urban park is entirely human-made. It may look like it's naturally occurring, but the flora, landforms, water, and other features of Central Park have not always existed.Every acre of the Park was meticulously designed and built as part of a larger composition—one that its designers conceived as a "single work of art." Together, they created the Park through the practice that would come to be known as "landscape architecture."The Storm explores the world of lift-served skiing year-round. Join us. Get full access to The Storm Skiing Journal and Podcast at www.stormskiing.com/subscribe

In this snack-sized episode, Denver comic Janae Burris returns to talk to Ophira about parenting logistics, chaos management, and the sticker shock of daycare in Colorado. She opens up about choosing to keep her toddler home with her—despite everyone around her insisting she needs a break—and how that decision slowly unraveled once the “fast and sticky” two-year-old phase kicked in. Janae shares the sticker price of a Montessori tour that nearly sent her packing, the unexpected benefits (and side-eye) of sending her son to visit family in California, and how her toddler came back from Grandma's with new clothes, sign language skills, and potty training in progress. The conversation also touches on career balance, her dream of raising a nomadic child via arts grants and library visits, and the bittersweet reality of watching your kid absorb—and mimic—your every gesture, even your sass. Plus, Janae imagines how her son would roast her on stage, and it's all too real. Thank you to Lumen for sponsoring this episode! Head to http://lumen.me/JOKE for 15% off your purchase.

"Il y a une sorte de naissance différée quand on est un bébé hospitalisé… il faut une force de conviction très forte du monde pour les convaincre que ça va valoir le coup de vivre."Qu'est-ce que les nouveau-nés en néonatologie ont à nous dire ? Que deviennent ces premiers jours arrachés à la normalité, quand la vie commence dans l'univers brut et suspendu de la néonatologie ?Dans cet épisode, mon invitée Clémentine Goldszal nous plonge dans la vie des bébés hospitalisés, souvent oubliés de nos récits culturels.Clémentine est journaliste et critique littéraire, autrice du livre "Premiers cris". Elle s'est immergée pendant six mois dans le service de néonatologie de l'hôpital Necker à Paris. À travers son regard et sa plume, elle questionne l'invisibilisation systématique des nouveau-nés dans la société et les médias, et explique les enjeux éthiques, psychiques, mais aussi organisationnels du soin néonatal en France.Nous abordons :1️⃣ Le quotidien en réanimation néonatale2️⃣ L'enjeu de la douleur chez le bébé : comment est-elle reconnue et soulagée ?3️⃣ La place des parents auprès des tout-petits à l'hôpital et l'importance accordée au lien4️⃣ Les dilemmes éthiques, la charge émotionnelle des soignants et les conséquences d'une institution sous pression5️⃣ Ce que deviennent ces « adultes de demain » qui ont connu l'extrême prématurité ou l'hospitalisation à la naissanceAu programme :(00:00) Genèse du projet(02:01) Devenir mère et questionner le "récit impossible" de la naissance(05:38) Le silence autour de la mortalité néonatale en France(07:03) Pourquoi les nouveaux-nés sont-ils invisibles dans la culture ?(10:00) Comprendre la communication non verbale des bébés(11:48) Un quotidien hors-normes en néonatologie(14:11) Le choc psychique pour les familles et le vécu des parents(17:09) La question de la douleur chez le nouveau-né(20:18) Place des parents auprès de leur bébé à l'hôpital et retour à la maison(27:20) Système hospitalier sous tension et souffrance des soignantsRessources de l'épisode :Livre : "Premiers cris", Clémentine Goldszal, Éditions du SeuilInstagram @clementine.goldszalLivre "4.1", A.Cortez et S.Leurquin, Éditions Buchet-ChastelUn épisode essentiel pour mieux comprendre ce que vivent les tout-petits dans la plus grande des vulnérabilités, ouvrir les yeux sur l'invisibilisation de leur expérience et questionner, à travers eux, notre rapport collectif à l'accompagnement du tout début de la vie.

“Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother's eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye?” Matthew 7:3-5    "Every useless help is an obstacle to the child's development." Maria Montessori    Submit a Podcast Listener Question HERE!    Pilar joins us back on the podcast to explore way that adults unintentionally can become obstacles in a child's development, what this does to a child, and how we can avoid offering useless help.   Pilar Bewley is an AMI-certified guide for Primary and Elementary levels and a Positive Discipline facilitator. After spending over a decade teaching in Montessori classrooms, Pilar began homeschooling her children in 2019.  Her passion for making Montessori education accessible inspired her to create Mainly Montessori, where she mentors parents who choose to homeschool using Montessori principles. Connect with Pilar on Instagram at @mainly.montessori.homeschool or visit her website at www.mainlymontessori.com.    Episodes to help you further explore Freedom and Discipline:  Episode 30 – Freedom and Discipline with Claire Paglia  Episode 133 – Freedom and Responsibility with Sr Mary Teresita  Episode 134 – Freedom and Responsibility for the First Plane Child  Episode 135 – Freedom and Responsibility for the Second Plane Child  Episode 139 – What to Try When it Seems to be Failing? With Cathy Johanni  Episode 141 – Normalization with Claire Paglia and Sr Maria Teresita      Purchase the book Discovery of the Child to learn more.       BECOME AN ORGANIZATION MEMBER!  Organization Members are any entity (church/parish, school, regional group, diocese, etc.) that either offers CGS and/or supports those who serve the children as catechists, aides, or formation leaders) Organization Members also receive the following each month:  Bulletin Items - 4 bulletin articles for each month. We have a library of 4 years of bulletin items available on the CGSUSA Website.  Catechist In-Services to download TODAY and offer your catechists. We have six in-services available on the website.  Assistant Formation - prayer service, agenda, talking points, and handouts.  Seed Planting Workshop - prayer service, agenda, and talking points.  Family Events: downloadable, 1/2 day events for Advent, Christmas/Epiphany, and Lent.  Catechist Prayers and prayer services  and so much more!  Click Here to create your Organizational Membership!      AUDIOBOOK:    Audiobook – Now Available on Audible  CGSUSA is excited to offer you the audio version of The Religious Potential of the Child – 3rd Edition by Sofia Cavalletti, read by Rebekah Rojcewicz!  The Religious Potential of the Child is not a “how-to” book, complete with lesson plans and material ideas. Instead it offers a glimpse into the religious life of the atrium, a specially prepared place for children to live out their silent request: “Help me come closer to God by myself.” Here we can see the child's spiritual capabilities and perhaps even find in our own souls the child long burdened with religious information. This book serves as a companion to the second volume, The Religious Potential of the Child 6 to 12 Years Old. The desire to have this essential text available in audio has been a long-held goal for many. The work of many hands has combined to bring this release to life as an audiobook.    Find out more about CGS:       Learn more about the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd     Follow us on Social Media-  Facebook at “The United States Association of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd”  Instagram-  cgsusa  Twitter- @cgsusa  Pinterest- Natl Assoc of Catechesis of the Good Shepherd USA  YouTube- catechesisofthegoodshepherd 

« Je crois que ce qu'on ne regarde pas, on le soigne mal. »La France est parmi les pires pays d'Europe en terrme de mortalité néonatale, avec une mortalité infantile en hausse depuis 2011. En France, un enfant sur 250 meurt avant son premier anniversaire*. Pourquoi nos premiers jours de vie sont-ils si mal considérés ?Et si l'une des raisons reposait dans la pénurie des soignants, qui manquent cruellement de reconnaissance et de considération en France ?Dans cet extrait, Clémentine Goldszal, journaliste et autrice de "Premier cri" (Éditions du Seuil), partage son immersion au sein du service de néonatologie de l'hôpital Necker. Elle revient sur la réalité préoccupante du quotidien des soignants en néonatologie, en évoquant la tension permanente causée par la pénurie de personnel, la surcharge de travail et le manque criant de moyens dans les hôpitaux publics français.Clémentine met en lumière la double peine que vivent ces professionnels essentiels : non seulement ils sont maltraités par l'institution, mais aussi ignorés par le monde extérieur, alors même qu'ils exercent un métier difficile, crucial pour les nouveau-nés et leurs familles. Elle dénonce le manque de reconnaissance accordée à leur engagement et partage des situations concrètes où les soignants, poussés à bout, se retrouvent parfois contraints de quitter leur vocation.À travers son témoignage, c'est la question du soin, du collectif et de la dignité au sein de notre système hospitalier qui est posée.L'épisode intégral est à retrouver sur toutes les plateformes d'écoutes de podcast le 22/05/2025.*Source : INSEE

Episode #351 // I came across a great quote recently, thanks to one of the leaders in our inner circle, Natasha Read. It was a quote from Maria Montessori, who devised the Montessori method of teaching.The method focuses on the development of a child's inherent initiative and ability, allowing them to develop at their own pace. It emphasises growth through independence and experimentation. The quote is a blinder… “Everything you do for me, you take from me!” It hit me like a pie in the face: I immediately thought of the principle of working at level, which is a critical part of the No Bullsh!t Leadership framework.There are lots of good reasons to not over function for the people you lead, and this might just be the most compelling of those reasons. When you do your people's work, you're not saving them…you're stunting their growth. In this episode, I'm going to go into the working at level principles in the sort of depth that I normally reserve for our Leadership Beyond the Theory cohorts. I've also put together a great PDF resource to accompany this episode, 5 Rules for Leading Without Over-Functioning: A Leader's Guide to Working at the Right Level which you can download here https://www.yourceomentor.com/episode351. Enjoy! ————————

"Pour pouvoir exercer sa liberté, un enfant doit savoir où sont les limites. La sécurité intérieure naît d'un cadre extérieur cohérent".Que signifie concrètement poser des règles et un cadre à la maison, à la lumière de la pédagogie Montessori ? Cet épisode vous invite à repenser l'équilibre entre liberté et limites, loin des idées reçues.Nous retrouvons Sylvie d'Esclaibes, fondatrice d'écoles Montessori et spécialiste de l'éducation depuis plus de 30 ans.Dans cet épisode, elle déconstruit les stéréotypes sur la pédagogie Montessori, parfois caricaturée comme trop laxiste, et explique pourquoi le cadre est indispensable au développement de l'enfant.Elle aborde des principes clés tels que :✅ Les grands piliers du cadre Montessori à la maison✅ La nécessaire cohérence entre adultes✅ La distinction entre règles négociables et non négociables✅ Des exemples concrets sur le coucher, les repas ou l'autonomie vestimentaire pour intégrer ces principes facilement chez vousAu programme :⇒ Déconstruire les idées reçues⇒ La notion de « liberté dans un cadre » expliquée par Maria Montessori⇒ Les trois piliers d'un cadre Montessori : adulte préparé, environnement structuré, règles adaptées⇒ Adapter la maison : aménagements pratiques pour l'autonomie⇒ La place des règles : cohérence, négociation, ce qui est essentiel ou non-négociable⇒ Gérer les routines et enjeux quotidiens⇒ Comment formuler les règles : positives, claires, constantes⇒ Accompagner les émotions de l'enfant tout en maintenant le cadre⇒ Outils pratiques : tableaux de routines, coin calme, règles illustréesCet épisode nous montre comment instaurer un cadre clair, juste et rassurant à la maison pour permettre à vos enfants de s'épanouir, tout en gardant une posture d'adulte alignée, bienveillante et cohérente ; parce que poser des limites, c'est offrir un repère qui construit l'autodiscipline et la liberté intérieure de l'enfant.

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In this episode of Coffee Talk with Montessori Moms in the Wild, host Rachel welcomes seasoned educator and Montessori coach, Lynda, to discuss various aspects of Montessori homeschooling. With a background in infant and toddler education, Rachel shares her own homeschooling experiences and reveals how Lynda's program has significantly contributed to her success. Lynda elaborates on the recent changes to her Montessori teacher program, including the introduction of the Montessori Homeschool Bootcamp and the Mastery Program aimed at providing structured, personalized guidance for homeschooling parents. They discuss the importance of systems and support in homeschooling, and reflect on the personal challenges and rewards of implementing Montessori education at home. The episode wraps up with valuable insights on how Montessori should challenge conventional educational practices and encourage lifelong learning.Check out Lynda's website here!00:00 Introduction to Coffee Talk with Montessori Moms00:25 Meet Rachel and Lynda01:40 Rachel's Montessori Homeschooling Journey03:12 Lynda's Montessori Programs and Services10:14 Balancing Homeschooling and Work12:56 The Long-Term Benefits of Montessori Education19:33 Favorite Montessori Teaching Areas23:54 Final Thoughts and Announcements

What if your neurodivergent child's path to literacy doesn't need to look like everyone else's? In this episode, I sit down with Aubrey Hargis of Child of the Redwoods to explore how the Montessori method naturally supports neurodivergent learners — especially when it comes to reading, writing, and discovering a true love of learning.Whether you're new to Montessori or simply looking for practical ideas that meet your child where they are, you'll find this conversation full of freedom, wisdom, and encouragement.

Have you ever felt like you're doing everything “right” with Montessori - buying the materials, setting up the shelves, giving lessons - yet it still doesn't seem to work?In this episode of Montessori Power Hour, Aubrey and David reveal the number one reason parents get stuck when trying Montessori at home. Spoiler: It's not about your effort. It's about missing the method!Plus, we celebrate Earth Day with Mr. Bunny, sharing fun, Montessori-aligned nature activities your child will love.

"Ça me fait mal d'imaginer la souffrance dans les yeux de mon fils en comprenant que son père qui est censé prendre soin de lui est en train de lui infliger une une violence insupportable."Dans cet épisode bouleversant, je donne la parole à Aude Lafitte, fondatrice de l'association AVI, dont le combat est né du drame inouï du décès de son fils Timothée, victime du syndrome du bébé secoué.Comment la société française minimise-t-elle une violence aussi extrême et invisible ? Aude est aujourd'hui l'une des principales voix en France pour la lutte contre les violences faites aux enfants, en particulier les 0-3 ans. Elle a fondé l'association AVI (Action contre les Violences Infantiles) et témoigne pour sensibiliser le grand public, les institutions et les familles sur l'urgence de reconnaître, prévenir et sanctionner ces violences trop longtemps tues. Son histoire et son engagement sont également portés à l'écran dans le documentaire "Bébé secoué, la violence inavouable".Dans cet épisode, vous comprendrez les ressorts invisibles du syndrome du bébé secoué : qui sont les auteurs de cette violence, quelles sont les fausses croyances entretenues par notre culture autour des pleurs du bébé, et pourquoi la justice reste aussi clémente ?On aborde :❇️ Pourquoi les pleurs d'un bébé ne peuvent jamais justifier de la violence❇️ Le manque de protection et de vigilance collective concernant les moins de 3 ans❇️ Les ressorts de la domination adulte-enfant dans notre société❇️ Comment accompagner les parents et leur permettre de sortir de la solitude et de la culpabilitéAu programme :(00:03) Le drame : l'annonce, la sidération, l'incompréhension(08:19) Syndrome du bébé secoué : diagnostic, méconnaissance et stéréotypes(10:39) La réalité statistique(14:12) Les conséquences médicales et les fausses croyances sur les pleurs(18:11) Profils des auteurs et violence ordinaire(21:13) Le déni social et la minimisation judiciaire de ces violences(24:29) Déconstruire la supériorité de l'adulte sur l'enfant(27:05) La justice : empathie pour l'auteur, invisibilisation de la victime(33:00) Les enjeux de l'égalité parentale(38:08) Les conséquences collectives des violences infantilesRessources de l'épisode :Site de l'Association AVIInstagram : @association.aviDocumentaire : "Bébé secoué, la violence inavouable"Un épisode essentiel pour la protection des enfants, la prévention des violences précoces et la place de l'enfant dans notre société.

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70% des auteurs d'un bébé secoué sont des pères. Dans cet extrait, Aude Lafitte, fondatrice de l'association AVI engagée contre les violences faites aux enfants de 0 à 3 ans, nous explique comment l'implication des pères dans la parentalité est encore trop limitée, malgré les évolutions récentes du congé paternité.Elle souligne l'importance d'intégrer les pères dès la grossesse pour construire un lien d'attachement protecteur. Elle aborde également comment certains pères peuvent mal ressentir les bouleversements liés à l'arrivée d'un enfant et pourquoi il est crucial de leur donner des espaces d'échange et de parole, afin de prévenir des dérives violentes.À travers ce dialogue, Aude met en lumière le travail de son association pour décloisonner la parentalité et construire une société plus égalitaire, empathique et protectrice des tout-petits.L'épisode intégral est à retrouver sur toutes les plateformes d'écoutes de podcast le 15/05/2025.

In this conversation, Phil Brown and Ken Weisner explore the significance of play in learning and personal development. Ken shares his journey into the world of play, highlighting key moments that shaped his understanding of its importance. They discuss the barriers adults face in engaging with play, the marketing challenges within the industry, and the profound impact play can have on team dynamics and personal growth. Ken emphasizes the essential qualities of a facilitator in creating a playful environment, underscoring the need for energy and passion in facilitating play. In this conversation, Ken Weisner shares insights on the importance of play in education and personal development. He emphasizes the need for a playful mindset, engaging activities, and the power of empathy in connecting with participants. Ken discusses his favorite activities that foster connection and learning, and he reflects on his journey towards writing a book about the significance of play.   Play is essential for learning and personal growth. Experiences in Montessori education can reshape perspectives on learning. Adults often fear looking silly, which hinders their ability to play. Creating a safe environment is crucial for adult play. Marketing play effectively can change perceptions of its value. Fun experiences can lead to significant personal insights. Team bonding through play can enhance relationships and performance. Facilitators must exude energy and passion to engage participants. Reflection can occur without verbal reporting; internalization is key. Play can break down barriers and foster connections among diverse groups. You have to have a child's mind. Learn more about Ken - https://www.beachplaycompany.com/ Ask me a question - podcast@high5adventure.org Support the podcast - verticalplaypen.org Music and sound effects - epidemicsound.com

We are delighted to have Didi Aurelia as our guest today. Didi is an educator, psychologist, speaker, and the author of 100 Days to a More Aware You.  Having spoken recently at the World Economic Forum about the role of AI in supporting conscious decision-making, Didi is the ideal person for business owners and those seeking to integrate more mindful decision-making processes into their practices to consult with.  Stay tuned for Didi's thought-provoking insights on using AI to enhance awareness and support intentional choices. Bio: Didi Aurelia: Author of ‘100 Days to a More Aware You' Didi is a psychologist, educator, speaker, and former finance executive. She has charted a dynamic path from leading finance teams across Europe to founding a Montessori school that champions conscious parenting and personal transformation.  Armed with dual credentials in psychology and management accounting (ACMA), Didi brings a rare blend of corporate strategy, emotional intelligence, and deep personal insight to her work. Through her platform More Aware You, she now speaks, consults, and creates experiences supporting individuals and organizations navigating change gracefully and stepping into purposeful leadership.  Didi believes that awareness is the most powerful tool we have in a fast-evolving world. Whether she's guiding someone through a personal turning point or exploring how AI can support collective well-being, she is rooted in one mission: to help others ask Why not me?, and move forward with courage. Connect with Eric Rozenberg On LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Website Listen to The Business of Meetings podcast Subscribe to The Business of Meetings newsletter Connect with Didi Aurelia On LinkedIn More Aware You Website  

On this episode of The Tea Podcast, we're talking with Dillon & Chrystal Quebedeaux, owners of the coming soon Little Light of Mine Montessori Academy, a pre-primary school serving ages 1-5, in Scott, Louisiana.To join the waiting list, click here https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdH9gobyg_IVTFnB4Q-IaCDMe95WgqZvP6oy_6X8F-YY_IXpg/viewform.⸻

All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome the founders of Activity Connection as our guests.   Today, Activity Connection supports thousands of activity directors and eldercare staff with a comprehensive library of digital tools, including monthly calendars, cognitive fitness resources, multicultural content, sensory stimulation programs and customizable printables. The platform continues to innovate while staying true to the Ewalds' founding mission: to empower caregivers and bring joy, dignity and connection to the lives of older adults.    About Nancy Ewald:   Nancy Ewald holds a Bachelor of Science in medical technology and a Master of Science in allied health education. Her early “activities” involved teaching microbiology and working with test tubes, pipettes and Bunsen burners. However, while taking time off to raise three children and care for two ailing seniors, Nancy discovered her true passion and made a midlife career change. She returned to the workforce as an assistant activity director for a full-service senior community.   Her innovative programming quickly gained recognition, leading her to author six manuals for national providers and eventually serve as a national director overseeing training and program development for 170 communities across all levels of care. Motivated to solve the everyday challenges she had seen firsthand, Nancy left the corporate world and devoted herself to expanding Activity Connection into the robust platform it is today. She now lives in Winter Garden, Florida, where she enjoys spending time in her garden—her personal escape and creative inspiration.    About Doug Ewald:   Doug Ewald, a graduate of Indiana University with a Bachelor of Arts in studio arts and art history, spent nearly a decade in retail business management within the popular media arts industry. A lifelong enthusiast of computers and digital media, Doug recognized early on the internet's potential to transform how information and resources could be accessed and shared. In 1999, he built the first iteration of the Activity Connection website. Since then, Doug has served as CEO, leading the company's growth into a trusted, widely used digital platform that now benefits more than 1.5 million seniors each month. He lives in the Pacific Northwest with his wife and two children.   About Bob Ewald:   Bob Ewald joined Activity Connection part-time in 2003. After retiring a few years later from the corporate world, he stepped into the role of full-time chief financial officer. A graduate of Indiana University with a degree in accounting (Bob, Doug and Nancy are all proud Hoosier alumni), Bob worked as a certified public accountant in the insurance industry for 36 years.    He welcomed the shift from large corporations to small business life, knowing his work was making a direct difference. Bob is an avid history buff and enjoys chasing his grandchildren around the playground.   About Activity Connection:   Activity Connection is a trusted leader in life enrichment programming, serving nearly 20,000 senior living communities. Each month, the platform delivers over 400 original, high-quality resources across nearly 40 categories—including themed activities, crafts, games, trivia, reminiscence programs, Montessori-based engagement, lifelong learning, virtual travel experiences, holiday celebrations, and more. While many programs are designed for broad community engagement, versions of select activities are specially created for those in memory care. These thoughtfully developed resources help promote connection and purpose for residents at varying ability levels.   Many also encourage intergenerational engagement, providing meaningful opportunities for families and volunteers to participate. All content aligns with person-centered care standards and complies with state regulations—empowering activity professionals and caregivers with tools that are not only engaging, but deeply enriching for our aging loved ones.   Connect with Activity Connection: Official Website:  https://activityconnection.com

“A tranquil mind gives life to the body” Proverbs 14:30a NAB    Submit a Podcast Listener Question HERE!    Sister Maria Teresita and Claire Paglia join us back on the podcast to continue to explore tools to help us in the atrium and in our lives establish freedom and discipline.  We explore the Montessori concept of Normalization so that we can be further equip to have true freedom and responsibility with children.   Sister Maria Teresita is a Dominican Sister of St. Cecilia. She currently serves as an upper-elementary guide at St. Philip Learning Center, a Catholic Montessori homeschool enrichment program in Franklin, TN, a catechist for Levels 2 and 3 in a parish setting, and a formation leader for CGS Levels 1 and 2. Sister holds an AMI diploma at the Elementary level, a B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies (Aquinas College, Nashville), and a M.A. in Montessori Education (Loyola University, Maryland). She has enjoyed nearly 20 years serving children as a classroom teacher in both conventional and Montessori settings and 14 years as a catechist of the Good Shepherd in all three atria levels. Sister began her Montessori journey as a child in a Montessori school where she developed a deep love for learning. She is a convert to the Catholic faith and delights in every opportunity to “listen to God with children.”    Claire Paglia is a child of the atrium. As an adult, she is an AMI-trained guide who has been in the primary environment for 12 years. She holds a bachelor's degree in elementary education and a master's degree in education with a concentration in Montessori from Loyola University, Maryland. She worked for a year as a course assistant for the primary training center. In 2012, she received her Level I formation and has been a catechist at her church in varying capacities since then. She enjoys spending time with her family and particularly enjoys preparing Montessori-friendly spaces at home for her three children.    Episodes to help you further explore Freedom and Discipline:  Episode 4 – Normalization with Gabriela Perez  Episode 30 – Freedom and Discipline with Claire Paglia  Episode 133 – Freedom and Responsibility with Sr Mary Teresita  Episode 134 – Freedom and Responsibility for the First Plane Child  Episode 135 – Freedom and Responsibility for the Second Plane Child        BECOME AN ORGANIZATION MEMBER!  Organization Members are any entity (church/parish, school, regional group, diocese, etc.) that either offers CGS and/or supports those who serve the children as catechists, aides, or formation leaders) Organization Members also receive the following each month:  Bulletin Items - 4 bulletin articles for each month. We have a library of 4 years of bulletin items available on the CGSUSA Website.  Catechist In-Services to download TODAY and offer your catechists. We have six in-services available on the website.  Assistant Formation - prayer service, agenda, talking points, and handouts.  Seed Planting Workshop - prayer service, agenda, and talking points.  Family Events: downloadable, 1/2 day events for Advent, Christmas/Epiphany, and Lent.  Catechist Prayers and prayer services  and so much more!  Click Here to create your Organizational Membership!      AUDIOBOOK:    Audiobook – Now Available on Audible  CGSUSA is excited to offer you the audio version of The Religious Potential of the Child – 3rd Edition by Sofia Cavalletti, read by Rebekah Rojcewicz!  The Religious Potential of the Child is not a “how-to” book, complete with lesson plans and material ideas. Instead it offers a glimpse into the religious life of the atrium, a specially prepared place for children to live out their silent request: “Help me come closer to God by myself.” Here we can see the child's spiritual capabilities and perhaps even find in our own souls the child long burdened with religious information. This book serves as a companion to the second volume, The Religious Potential of the Child 6 to 12 Years Old. The desire to have this essential text available in audio has been a long-held goal for many. The work of many hands has combined to bring this release to life as an audiobook.    Find out more about CGS:       Learn more about the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd     Follow us on Social Media-  Facebook at “The United States Association of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd”  Instagram-  cgsusa  Twitter- @cgsusa  Pinterest- Natl Assoc of Catechesis of the Good Shepherd USA  YouTube- catechesisofthegoodshepherd 

In this special minisode, Cat honors National Teacher Appreciation Day and Mother's Day by sharing heartfelt reflections on the impact teachers and students have on our personal growth.

Subscriber-only episodeSend us a textIn this members-only deep cut, Aaron and Trent pull no punches (and no show prep) as they ramble, rant, and roast their way through moving mishaps, military stupidity, and the myth of “cool deployments.” If you thought Ones Ready was structured… buckle up. This episode is pure stream-of-consciousness chaos, blending gym talk, Air Force drama, and political hot takes that'll make the Pentagon's PR team sweat.Aaron goes full “crunchy dad” about unvaccinated kids and Montessori beds (seriously), Trent breaks down how moving wrecks your soul, and together they demolish the fantasy of operator life. Spoiler: it's mostly paperwork, puke, and pretending to like mandatory fun runs.Also: freefall sounds awesome until you realize it's 12 hours of hurry-up-and-wait for 30 seconds of “cool.” And yes, they absolutely clown on commanders too fat to meet their own fitness standards. If you've ever wondered what the Ones Ready crew really talks about when the cameras are off… this is it.

“Remember that every day is a new day, and we can start again. Whatever you didn't like from the day before just change it the following day.” Gaby Velazquez Gaby is a longtime mom, AMI Montessori trainer for ages 0-3, and the guest on our latest episode of The Montessori Education Podcast. A few of the topics/questions covered: ~“I just don't have time — what do I do?” ~“Is my child behind language wise, and how do I aid him?” ~“Montessori at home — what's that like?” ~”How do I help my child become a great eater?” “Did Maria Montessori herself have anything to say about early eating, e.g. baby-led weening?”