Parenting With Emotional Intelligence and Love
by Shawn Edwards
Learn to recognize the need behind your child’s behavior, and how to meet the need rather than reacting to the behavior. Understand the behaviors that you actually invite from children, and others in your life. Support the development of strong perceptions and skills in your child and learn the magic of language semantics! Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-edwards1/support
Episodes
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From Rescuing to Resilience: Building Emotional Intelligence in a Changing World
What happens when we stop rescuing and start empowering? In this insightful conversation, I sit down with Coach Monique to explore the powerful intersection of emotional intelligence, brain science, leadership, parenting, and personal transformation. I share my journey from more than three…
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Learning and Confidence, Built Using the Game of Chess!
Kevin Cripe, a former teacher, shares his journey of using chess to empower students from impoverished schools. He started a chess program at Shackleford School in South Modesto, California, where 90% of students were English language learners. Over 200 tournaments and 14 national championships...
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Neurodivergent coaching for elementary children, teens and young adults
Norrine Russell, founder of Russell Coaching, discusses her organization's focus on supporting neurodivergent children, particularly those with ADHD and autism. With 24 coaches serving 150 students weekly, Russell Coaching emphasizes self-regulation and executive functioning skills that help…
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Math Fact Lab with Mike Kenny
Parents and Educators! Today I interviewed Mike Kenny (Burlington, VT; former 19-year 5th-grade teacher; now runs MathFacts Lab full time with ~10 staff). He describes a strategy-based, visual, digital platform that avoids rote memorization, using concrete/pictorial/abstract models (dice, number...
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Doing the Work of Equity Leadership for Justice and Systems Change
In this episode of "Parenting, Leading, and Teaching with Emotional Intelligence and Love," host Shawn Edwards welcomes Dr. Ann Ishimaru and Dr. Decoteau Irby to discuss their groundbreaking work on equity leadership in education. Drawing from their book "Doing the Work of Equity Leadership for...
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Miki says reduce and regenerate...even with diapers!
Miki Agrawal, an entrepreneur focused on reducing and regenerating, discusses her company Hiro Technologies and its products, including Hiro Diapers. Hiro Diapers are unbleached, non-toxic, and biodegradable, using fungi to break down plastic. They offer a monthly subscription for $99, including...
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The Society of Child Entrepreneurs
Meet Leah Ellis...the founder of the Society of Child Entrepreneurs, a nonprofit organization that teaches entrepreneurial skills to children aged 6-17. Leah emphasizes hands-on learning and child-led businesses, aligning with Montessori principles. Her program includes week-long camps, monthly...
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The Anchored Teen
Kevin Spicer, a high school teacher on Vancouver Island, discusses his book "Anchored Teens." Kevin emphasizes the importance of helping teens develop an internal locus of control, resilience, and grit. He notes a decline in teens' self-reliance and confidence, exacerbated by over-scheduling and...
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Me Power! Lean into your personal power
Dr. LaNysha Adams discusses her journey to Santa Fe, New Mexico, where she now directs the Student Wellness Center at a community college. She emphasizes the importance of "me power," a framework she developed that focuses on self-awareness and practical principles like embracing barriers and...
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Human Needs and Tendencies: Honoring Them in Education
Do you know what the universal human tendencies and needs are? Do you know what specific ones apply to different planes of development? Maria Montessori taught us about these...enjoy this episode of my podcast!
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Dream, Love, Think and....LIVE big!
Shawn Edwards and Kathryn Kronenberg discuss the importance of social and emotional learning (SEL) for children and families. Kathryn, an award-winning author and founder of the "Live Big" series, shares her journey of writing children's books that promote self-belief and resilience. Her books,...
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Parents on a Mission with Richard Ramos
Enjoy this episode with Richard Ramos as he discusses his background and work in parenting and community leadership. Richard Ramos, with a Master's in Science Education and Counseling, founded Parents on a Mission and Youth on a Mission, focusing on empowering parents and youth. He emphasizes the...
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Kidology...A Multidisciplinary Therapy Center
Luba Kidology, a speech-language pathologist, discussed her journey from journalism to founding Kidology, a multidisciplinary therapy center in Pennsylvania, with plans to expand. She highlighted her new online course, "The Confident IEP Parent," launching in October, aimed at preparing parents…
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Introverts and Extroverts Love Elephants!
Meet Christine Devane, author of Elephant Beach! As an educator and mother of three, Christine is passionate about connection and understanding. This story celebrates a shy, introverted child who unexpectedly is surrounded by lively elephants on a beach and how the experience becomes a win-win…
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The Ten Permissions...Give Yourself Permission to Live Your Life!
Enjoy this engaging interview with Jillian Reilly. She has lived a life of listening to her inner voice and empowers others to do the same. In a rapidly changing world with AI infiltrating our lives and our work, it is more important than ever to embrace, or at least begin to develop our internal...
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Live Your Truth: The Body Synthesis
Meet Tavares A. Garrett, author of The Body Synthesis. He is passionate about helping people to obtain and maintain spectacular lives focusing on mind, body, spirit and nutrition. His inspiring life journey led him to this work and his zest for life is incredibly inspiring! Tavares A. Garrett...
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Everyone Gets Lice!
Educators and parents...many of you have dealt with the unfortunate reality of lice hosting themselves on your students, your children or maybe on your own heads! Treating lice and getting rid of lice can be an exhausting and traumatic. But, it doesn't have to be! Meet Amy Chinian...owner of My...
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Foster Care Training and More with Amy Vale
Amy Vale is the founder of For the Cubs, a company providing quality comfort essentials for people of all ages, while giving back to the foster care system. Motivated by her experience as a foster parent, Amy transitioned from a successful marketing career with brands like Spotify and…
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Raising a Chronically Ill Child - and a Meaningful Entrepreneurial Journey!
Sarah Michelle Boes shares a remarkable story of her career path to nursing as well as some of the struggles along the way. These struggles inspired her multi-million dollar entrepreneurial journey. And, all of this (medicine and education) prepared her to raise a beautiful daughter born with...
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The Autism Voyage with Michael Michael Pereira
Families are raising children with Autism and other challenges. Have you set up financial systems to support your family's short and long term needs? What should you have in place? Enjoy this episode with Michael Pereira who walks us through his personal journey raising an autistic child and how…
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Thomas Knoll: Empowering Leadership Through Coaching
Thomas Knoll's journey to coaching has been just that...a journey. Join me for this fun and engaging discuss with Thomas where he discusses his coaching practices and strategies. It starts with the mindset that everyone is already their best self...sometimes that best self just needs to be...
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Making College Happen
Howard Freedman is a Financial expert. He holds a bachelors degree in business management as well as an MBA. He has vast financial experience ranging from fortune 500 management to working with and managing FAFSA accounts. Howard loves to help people and ultimately wrote a book to do just that:...
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Learning With Kelsey...Toddler - K Themed Kits!
Kelsey is an educator and a mother of four children! She started a business of creating themed kits for families with young children (toddler - Kindergarten) during the Covid 19 lockdown. This led to her now thriving business where thousands of subscribers receive monthly learning kits for their...
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Reschooling With Amy Anderson
Amy Anderson has spent her adult life working for children to have equity in education. Her unique perspective, that learning is everywhere, focuses on equity in education and the funding needed for some families to provide their children an optimal education - in and outside of the classroom!
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The Bonus Family with Dr. Jann Blackstone
This Tuesday Tool brings parents some wisdom and perspective from Dr. Jann Blackstone, a Behavioral Scientist who has written many books on parenting - the last one a culmination of her previous work and new perspectives rolled into a handbook: The Bonus Family. Co-parenting can be a positive...
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"How Schools Make Race"
Join me for this engaging episode where Dr. Laura Chavez-Moreno, who teachers at the University of California in the departments of Chicana/o and Central American Studies and Education, leads us in a conversation about racialization and her recent book: "How Schools Make Race." This episode is...
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The Six Pillars of Effective Leadership
Join me and Jim Carlough for an engaging conversation about effective leadership; leadership that is effective in organizations, schools and even your home! Buy his book at Amazon, Barnes and Nobles, or on his website: https://www.jimcarlough.com/. Contact him via email or phone here: Email:...
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Preparation of the Environment - What Does it Mean
Join me for this episode of my podcast to understand "preparation of the environment" as it pertains to child development.
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The T.I.M.E. Leadership Model
Whether leading a school or another organization, there are four important aspects to consider: teaming, influencing, managing and empowering. Join me for this episode to learn more about effective and joyful leadership using this approach!
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Educational Materials and Enhancing Early Childhood Learning
Montessori educators who have been in the business as long as I have are aware that the use of technology in the classrooms and at home has been a controversial point of conversation. Technology, even for young children, is here and is not going away. As we navigate our child's relationship with...
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The Empathy Set: Building Emotional Intelligence and Conflict Resolution Skills!
Meet John Ford - an attorney who works with mediation, is passionate about the human condition and has created tools for children, teachers and adults to support the development of emotional intelligence and conflict resolution skills1
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A Deeper Look Into Your Authentic Self With Dr. Ron Stotts
In this episode, we explore leadership, whether it be parenting or professional, and how building yourself is key!
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Developing Your Entrepreneurial Self!
Montessori has proven to foster entrepreneurial spirits and mindsets. Jeff Bezos, Sergey Brin, Larry Page, Sean Combs, and the list goes on an on. Today's podcast is an interview with Gabriella Cacciotti a Professor of Entrepreneurial Studies at Baylor University in Waco, Texas. In addition to...
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The How, What and Who of Building a Montessori Adolescent Program
Wanting to start a Montessori Adolescent program? Perhaps you would like for your child to receive a holistic adolescent education. Join Von Niezgoda and myself for an overview of a course we just created detailing not only how and why to start a Montessori Adolescent program, but how to lead the...
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Starting a Montessori School (In Two Months!)
Montessori Monday with ToolHows! Join me and Kathleen Olinger as she shares her journey into the world of Montessori and...in two years...launching her own school! Kathleen decided in June of 2022 that starting her own school in Lynchburg Virginia was what she really wanted to do. She found a…
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Learning and Growing With ToolHows Tools
Leadership, Setting the Tone and Culture of Your School, and teaching children about behaviors and what they mean. Behaviors identify that which we yearn for and need in order to feel a sense of belonging and significance.
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What Montessori is and What it is Not!
Listen to some of the myths and truths about a Montessori education. As a Montessorian for 35 years, I know the myths and truths. Enjoy!
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There are 12 myths about the Montessori education model.
Know the truth about Montessori after the next four weeks!
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Walkabouts...Using Movement to Enhance Learning!
In this podcast, meet Julian Reed...auther of Activating the Modern Classroom and Active Education and the fouder of walkabouts...a platform that provides strategies for using movement to enhance learning in all subject areas. And...it complies will all state standards. Great for parents and...
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"Better Speech" for your 0 - 3 year old with Lenora Edwards!
Enjoy this Episode where Lenora Edwards and I discuss language development with children 0 - 3. What should it look like? How do you foster it? When might you be concerned? YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BetterSpeecWebsite: https://www.betterspeech.com/Start Now:...
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Supporting Your Child's Journey Through Toilet Learning
Don't miss this episode with infant/toddler expert and Montessorian - Jinny Gonzalez. In this episode she shares tips to support a healthy toilet learning experience for your child and yourself. A) prepare yourself B) prepare the environment C) know when to begin and how to facilitate the process
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Health, Sex, Substance Use and Abuse and Your Adolescent!
Guiding Adolescents starts with discerning their level of emotional intelligence and their internal locus of control. Who are they?
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Montessori Monday - Preparation of the Adult
Learn about the importance of preparing the adult in a way in which children can really thrive and love to learn. How do the adults prepare themselves to make that happen?
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Feeling Triggered or Challenged by Behavior?
This episode proivdes information on the effectiveness on Positive Discipline tools for parents, teachers and really...anyone!
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Montessori Monday: The Prepared Environment
Considering Montessori as a preschool education for your child? Understand the prepared environment!
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Montessori Monday - Freedom and Responsibility
Understanding Montessori's approach to discipline through the philosophy of freedom and responsibility
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Supporting Students and Schools Using the SIMPLE PLAN...Starting with the "S"....Strategic Planning!
Today, learn about the importance of strategy when it comes to supporting your school and students. A strategic plan looks at all aspects of schools (generally nine areas of school operations) in support of student success. Hiring a consultant to provide that perspective with emotional…
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Attracting, Hiring and RETAINING the Right Staff
Staffing is challenging across the globe - hear some of our strategies!
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Recruiting, Hiring and RETAINING Staff in Your Schools
As leaders in schools, we have all struggled with recruiting the right staff, hiring them and retaining them. Listen to our strategies and share yours!
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The Practical Life Curriculum in Montessori
The Montessori Practical Life Curriculum develops a child's skill and sense of capability. It also helps them develop concentration, control and coordinated movements. Self management and self regulation serve all of us! Late, practical life becomes the skill of time management, prioritization…
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About this show
Learn to recognize the need behind your child’s behavior, and how to meet the need rather than reacting to the behavior. Understand the behaviors that you actually invite from children, and others in your life. Support the development of strong perceptions and skills in your child and learn the magic of language semantics! Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-edwards1/support
Hosted by
Shawn Edwards