In this episode, I covered an array of things. Parenting styles, why I align with Maria Montessori's way of teaching children, what each of the parenting styles I cover look like, why they even matter.. Here in the show notes I've included detail times of each specific topic. Hopefully this makes it easier for you to find what you're looking for in this longer than usual episode. I've also included some resources that may be helpful if this content aligned with you. Thank you for being here!

2:30 - personal perspective of Public School and how I got interested in Maria Montessori's teaching style

12:45 - Authoritative, Respectful and Authoritarian Parenting Styles

17:25 - how do these parenting styles look? I give examples and insight to each style

29:20 - why do parenting styles matter to children?

31:25 - I share an example of how respectful parenting has impacted my child's life 

45:00 - why I believe controlling our children doesn't work long term

46:10 - "how do you deal with things that trigger your inner child?"

49:25 - "do you have any tips and tricks on how to break up the day with toddlers?"

Resources To Consider -

Books: 

Hunt, Gather Parent by Michaeleen Doucleff 

A Theory of Objectivist Parenting by Roslyn Ross 

The Body Keeps Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk

Parenting/Wellness/Montessori Instagram Accounts I Follow:

@themellowmama

@biglittlefeelings

@mentalwellnessformamas

@theycallmemamabennett

@thatmontessorilife

@monti.by.the.sea

Courses:

@biglittlefeelings - "Winning the Toddler Course"

@themellowmama - "Conscious Parenting and Re-Parenting Guide"