Barbara Isaacs, President of Montessori Europe and Montessori grandparent, and Ferne van Zyl, a Montessori teacher and grandparent, share their wealth of knowledge on embracing independence in children. They discuss the joys and challenges of being a Montessori grandparent, practical life skills, and the vital role of empathy and communication in family dynamics. The duo also addresses modern parenting challenges, such as navigating peer influences and technological impacts, emphasizing the importance of maintaining strong family bonds while fostering children's growth.