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Montessori Dad with J.D. Murgolo — 83 episodes

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Dear Future Self | Season 3 Finale — A Letter on Fatherhood, Growth & Letting Go

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The Hands That Hold, and Let Go | Raising Independent Kids Through Montessori

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The Slow Season: How Slowing Down as a Dad Creates Space for Real Connection

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When Your Kid Says No (And What It's Really Telling You)

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Freedom Within Limits

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The Exhaustion of the "Good Parent": Honesty, Emotional Labor, and the Prepared Adult

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What Happens When We Stop Rushing Our Children?

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The Game We Didn’t Finish

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The Space Between Us

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While We Are Still Their World

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Season 3 — The Montessori Dad

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Growing Through the Quiet Storm - Entry #64

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Learning From Setbacks - Entry #63

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Leaning Into Discomfort - Entry #62

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Recognizing the Hidden Strengths - Entry #61

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Nurturing the Roots of Connection - Entry #60

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The Courage to Begin Again - Entry #59

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Planting Seeds of Patience - Entry #58

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Journal Entry #57 - Listening to the Quiet Within

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Journal Entry #56 - Finding Freedom Within Routine

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Journal Entry #55 - The Beauty of Practical Life Skills

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Journal Entry #54 - Grace, Courtesy, and the Kindness My Kids Are Watching For

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Journal Entry #53 - Movement Is Learning, Not Just Play

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Journal Entry #52 - The Way You Ask Questions Teaches Me Everything

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Journal Entry #51 - You Don’t Have to Be Happy All the Time

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Journal Entry #50 - Why Uninterrupted Work Is a Gift for All of Us

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Journal Entry #49 - I’m Learning to Trust Your Inner Guide

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Journal Entry #48 - Today I Watched You Build Patience

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Journal Entry #47 - Modeling, Not Managing: The Role of the Adult in a Child’s Emotional World

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Journal Entry #46 - The Quiet Power of Play: Letting Go of Over-Scheduling

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Journal Entry #45 - The Sock Situation: Life Skills, Tiny Shoes, and Big Lessons

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Journal Entry #44 - The Day of 27 Whys

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Interview: Let Them Pour the Milk - Ian Standard

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Journal Entry #43

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Journal Entry #42

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Journal Entry #41

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Interview: Mothering Without A Mother - Alyssa Carlene

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Journal Entry #40

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Journal Entry #39

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Journal Entry #38

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Interview: A State Of Being Whelmed - Rhalyn David

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Journal Entry #37

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Journal Entry #36

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Journal Entry #35

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Interview: The Value of Calm Parenting - Kirk Martin

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Journal Entry #34

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Interview: Dear Men (And All Ya'll) - Steph McFarland

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Journal Entry #33

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Season 2 Trailer

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Entry 32: Choosing Compassion and Grace - Sam Morris

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Entry 31: The Challenges of Co-Parenting - Anonymous

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Entry 30: What Does Staying Fit As A Parent Really Mean? - Patricia Siegel

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Entry 29: Crafting Loves Legacy - Matthew Wilson

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Entry #28: The Stigma of Lost Pregnancies - Lindsey Paulson

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Entry 27: Unraveling Generational Ties - Jennifer McGinley

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Entry 26: Why "Why" Matters - Rachael Choate

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Entry #25: Helping Children Learn to Regulate Their Emotions - Rée

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Entry #24: From A Child's Perspective - Jenna Van Eps

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Entry #23: Children Learn to Feel What They're Allowed - Diane Garzon

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Entry #22: Small Victories, Big Impact - Carrie Lingenfelter

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Entry 21: From First To Last - Brooke Outlaw

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Entry #20: Sleep Is A Skill - Kerry Secker

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Entry #19: Words Are Important - Stacey Simms

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Entry 18: Father's Day Fog - Peter Marusca

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Entry 17: The Public Eyes of Private Children - Morgan Geyer

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Entry #16: Amplified Version Of The World - Sarah Moore

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Entry #15: You’re A Bad Guy - Johnny Bowman

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Entry #14: Why Yelling Doesn't Work (and What Does) - Simone Davies

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Entry #13: How Wonderful This All Is - Dolores Murgolo

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Trailer

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Entry #12 - Let's Pause and Be Grateful

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Entry #11 - Why We Shouldn't Cancel the Big Guy in Red

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Entry #10 - Nurturing Childhood Through Family Traditions

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Entry #9 - Juggling Flaming Torches While Riding A Unicycle

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Entry #8 - Why Interacting with Your Kids Matters

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Entry #7 - The Changing Face of Fatherhood

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Entry #6 - Follow the Child

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Entry #5 - What's This Montessori Thing All About?

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Entry #4 - Why Changing a Diaper is Gross, but Still the Gentleman Thing to Do

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Entry #3 - From Fear to Joy: The First Week of Fatherhood

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Entry #2 - Avoiding Analysis Paralysis When You're Expecting

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Entry #1 - What They Don’t Tell You About Being A Stay At Home Dad