Why Wonder Matters
Wonder fuels curiosity and resilience. In this conversation, Terry Dubow and Tree Sturman explore why wonder matters in childhood and how parents can protect that spark at home and in school.
AI in Schools: Lessons from Choate on Keeping Education Human
What should schools teach when AI can do so much? Choate’s Jenny Elliott joins Sam Shapiro to share why friction, creativity, and human connection are more essential than ever.
The Dangers of a Frictionless Childhood
In a world optimized for ease, children risk missing the growth that comes from struggle. Discover how Montessori education at Marin Montessori School gives kids safe, meaningful challenges that build resilience, confidence, and purpose.
The AI Revolution & Education: 10 Crucial Transitions
Discover The AI Revolution & Education: 10 Crucial Transitions, a free guide for parents and educators on preparing students for an AI-driven future. Learn actionable strategies, expert insights, and real-world examples to help schools adapt and equip children with the skills they need to thrive.
The Poetry & Power of Self-Compassion As We Parent
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.
The Secret to Student Success? It Starts with Executive Function
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.
Road Trip Sanity: Montessori Tools to Keep Kids Engaged Without Screens
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.
Seen and Understood: What Happens When Teenagers Study Themselves
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?
Beyond the Backpack: Montessori Ideas for Summer
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.
The Great Homework Debate: Are We Helping or Hurting Our Kids?
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?
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