I had so much fun in this episode catching up with Heleen who used to come to my Montessori playgroup here in Amsterdam with her daughter Josie. We hear all about the Montessori principles they still use in their home now that Josie is 6 and even though Josie doesn't go to a Montessori school. We have a beautiful conversation covering:

Montessori at home
their Montessori spaces
conflict resolution between children
the grey cloud of early motherhood for Heleen and how she got through it
involving Josie in daily life - her favourite, folding laundry!
heading outdoors in the city
how they used a Montessori floor bed
keeping our own sense of self during parenthood
how Josie finds having two mamas
couch time - something we all need to do to stay connected if we have a partner
and more

I also loved talking about how I'm not a perfect Montessori teacher or parent. I'm making mistakes still, reflecting on them, seeing if I can do better, and just keep doing my best. And I answer another listener question.

For full show notes, click here: https://www.themontessorinotebook.com/montessori-at-home/

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The Montessori Notebook podcast is hosted by Simone Davies. Edited by Luke Davies of Filmprov Media. Podcast art by Hiyoko Imai.

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