A moving conversation with poet and parent educator Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer on the practice of self-compassion—why it’s vital for parents, how it shapes our children’s growth, and what the latest research reveals about its profound emotional and physical benefits.
A growing body of research highlights executive function as one of the strongest predictors of student success. More than just academic content, schools that prioritize self-direction, goal-setting, and metacognitive growth are giving students the tools they need to thrive—in college, in careers, and in life.
Long road trips with kids don’t have to mean endless screen time. Discover how one family turned long drives into meaningful, tech-free connection—and how you can too.
In a world where young people are constantly targeted by algorithms, surrounded by misinformation, and often dismissed as passive consumers, learning to be a critical, confident creator isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s essential.
Over three years, dozens of teens built a tiny home for a young person in need. What they gained in return can’t be measured in square feet.
At a time when adolescence is often framed in terms of anxiety and risk, what happens when young people are invited to explore this critical stage of life with curiosity and compassion?
What if summer wasn’t just time off—but time well used? In this episode of Grounded and Soaring, Marin Montessori Head of School Sam Shapiro talks with Dr. Christina Carroll, an Elementary Guide and educational researcher, about how families can rethink the summer months as a powerful opportunity for curiosity-driven learning.
What if homework isn’t helping? In an era of burnout, anxiety, and endless after-school worksheets, many families are asking a crucial question: Does more homework actually lead to deeper learning—or just more stress?
What can a Netflix drama teach us about the teenage years? In this conversation, we explore what Adolescence reveals—and what schools and parents can do better to support teens.
What’s really happening inside the adolescent brain? Leading expert Laurence Steinberg joins Sam Shapiro, Head of Marin Montessori, to explore the science behind teenage risk-taking, learning, and resilience. Discover how Montessori education aligns with what research tells us about helping teens thrive.
