How To Nurture a Positive Self-Image From the Start

Young children are innately curious about their own bodies and the people around them—and how we answer their questions matters. According to research, children start developing ideas about their bodies as early as age 3, making our early conversations especially important. As parents and educators, we have a responsibility to create a space where body talk is honest, kind, and rooted in appreciation.

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Growing Slowly: The Value of Extending Childhood

In the latest episode of ‘Grounded and Soaring,’ host Terry Dubow invites Marin Montessori School’s Eluna Antle and Carla Rummo to explore the acceleration of adolescence that we see everywhere in our culture and describe how extending childhood with an additional year in a Montessori Elementary class nurtures resilient, curious, and emotionally intelligent young individuals.

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