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Birthday Celebrations and Gifts - Episode 22 Aug 17, 2020

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Birthdays are a wonderful way to celebrate your child but can come with some stress over gifts. In this week's episode, Nicole and Amy discuss how they approach birthdays in their Montessori families. This episode includes a discussion on how we approach gift giving with friends and extended families. Show Notes are here: http://www.thekavanaughreport.com/2020/08/shelf-help-ep-22-birthday-celebrations.html

A Montessori Library - Episode 21 Jul 27, 2020

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Montessori parents often take a different approach to the books that we choose for our homes. In this week's episode, Nicole and Amy look at the qualities of Montessori friendly books and how they approach reading to their children at different ages. We dive into why we delay fantasy, including a brief discussion on Santa.

Show Notes here: http://www.thekavanaughreport.com/2020/07/shelf-help-ep-21-montessori-library.html

What's Going To Happen in The Fall? - Episode 20 Jul 20, 2020

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Parents all around the world are trying to figure out how Covid-19 will effect their lives as school starts this fall. In this week's episode, Nicole and Amy discuss their plans for school and life this fall as their schools decide whether or not to open. We share our feelings, our plans, and some tips for homeschooling.

Find show notes here: http://www.thekavanaughreport.com/2020/07/shelf-help-ep-20-whats-going-to-happen.html

Building Sibling Relationships - Episode 19 Jul 13, 2020

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Let's talk about siblings! From welcoming a new baby to managing conflict, having multiple children can be a challenge. This week, Amy and Nicole talk about their experiences with sibling relationships. We share our experiences with welcoming new babies, dealing with biting and conflict, and nurturing relationships between siblings in a Montessori home.

Find show notes here: http://www.thekavanaughreport.com/2020/07/shelf-help-ep-19-building-sibling.html

Getting Organized - Episode 18 Jun 29, 2020

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Let's talk storage solutions — behind many Montessori spaces is a well organized storage system! From books and toys to art supplies and clothing, Nicole and Amy are sharing their favorite storage and rotation solutions. Here are some tips on what has worked and what hasn't in their Montessori homes. Show Notes can be found here: http://www.thekavanaughreport.com/2020/06/shelf-help-ep-18-getting-organized.html Shelf Help will return July 13 after a quick break.

Montessori Baby Joy! - Episode 17 Jun 22, 2020

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Amy has a huge surprise! In today's episode, Nicole and Amy talk about pregnancy and preparing for a baby in a Montessori home. From movement areas, to baby essentials and the importance of floor time, we discuss getting started with Montessori from birth.

*find show notes on TheKavanaughReport.com*

Losing Your Cool As a Montessori Parent - Episode 16 Jun 15, 2020

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As a Montessori parent we might feel a lot of pressure to be perfect all of the time. In today's episode, Nicole and Amy break down this myth and talk about the times where they struggle to keep calm and respond with grace. We talk about strategies we use with our children, with our environment, and with ourselves to find calm. Plus, a look at what to do after you lose your cool.

Losing Your Cool As a Montessori Parent - Episode 16 Jun 15, 2020

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Black Lives Matter - Episode 15 Jun 08, 2020

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Black lives matter. In this episode, Nicole and Amy address the recent murder of George Floyd and subsequent protests. As Montessori parents we strive to be anti-racist and we share and answer some questions that parents can use for themselves to get started on that journey.

Summer Outdoor Play - Episode 14 Jun 01, 2020

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The outdoor prepared environment is just as important as being important as being indoors. There are abundant opportunities to follow your child and learn a variety of skills. With a summer of play right around the corner Nicole and Amy discuss outdoor play with their Montessori families. From pools to nature, to bikes, gardening, and loose parts, in this episode we talk about how we are keeping busy outside this summer.

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