57: Parenting Peacefully + the Montessori Method with Simone Davies

57: Parenting Peacefully + the Montessori Method with Simone Davies

Author: Kate Saffle and Melissa Risenhoover February 25, 2019 Duration: 33:18
Interested in a more peaceful way of parenting and a simpler home experience for your children? In episode 57 of the Cohesive Home Podcast, Kate interviews Simone Davies, the Montessori teacher and blogger behind the popular website The Montessori Notebook, which helps families bring the Montessori Method into their daily life. She's also about to release her new book The Montessori Toddler, a positive parenting guide to raising little people. If you're scratching your head and asking, what's Montessori? You will learn so much from this episode. Even if you're familiar with the method, Simone shares so much wisdom and practical advice for implementing it in your home.
 
 
In this episode:
  • What is the Montessori method?
  • Simone's story and how she got started with it
  • What inspired Simone to write The Montessori Toddler
  • How parents can incorporate Montessori into their home and parenting
  • The benefits of the Montessori method, and how you can get them at home, even if you don't send your kids to one of the schools
  • Simone's own take on living simply and her new interest in wabi-sabi
 
Where to find Simone:
Instagram: @themontessorinotebook

The Cohesive Home Podcast is a conversation with friends who get it. Hosts Kate Saffle and Melissa Risenhoover are two moms who’ve found that a simpler, more intentional approach to family life creates space for what truly matters-less stress and more adventure. Each episode feels like grabbing a coffee with your most grounded, yet hilarious, friends. They dive into the real stuff: what family minimalism actually looks like when toys are everywhere, how to plan getaways with kids without losing your mind, and finding that elusive balance between personal ambitions and being present at home. This isn’t about perfect systems or picture-perfect lives; it’s about practical ideas and shared laughs over the beautiful chaos. The podcast moves at a relaxed pace, offering genuine takeaways in the span of a morning brew. You’ll hear their own stories, the mistakes and the wins, all focused on building a home that feels cohesive and light. It’s for anyone who wants to cut through the noise of modern parenting and cultivate a family culture filled with purpose and, most importantly, fun. Tune in for a dose of camaraderie and actionable inspiration for your own journey toward intentional living.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 50

Cohesive Home Podcast : Minimalism | Families | Adventure | Intentional Living
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