Educating the Human Potential: The American Montessori Society Podcast
American Montessori Society (AMS)
21 episodes
1 week ago
What if your greatest limitation became your most powerful creative force? In this episode, Phil Hansen, internationally recognized multimedia artist and TED speaker, joins hosts Biff Maier and Nicole Coman to share how a hand tremor reshaped his art, his mindset, and his life. From painting with worms and karate chops to creating art he deliberately destroys, Phil’s story is a masterclass in resilience, curiosity, and reinvention. Together, they explore: How embracing constraints can spark i...
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What if your greatest limitation became your most powerful creative force? In this episode, Phil Hansen, internationally recognized multimedia artist and TED speaker, joins hosts Biff Maier and Nicole Coman to share how a hand tremor reshaped his art, his mindset, and his life. From painting with worms and karate chops to creating art he deliberately destroys, Phil’s story is a masterclass in resilience, curiosity, and reinvention. Together, they explore: How embracing constraints can spark i...
Why Rules Fail: The Montessori Approach to Raising Disciplined Children
Educating the Human Potential: The American Montessori Society Podcast
38 minutes
8 months ago
Why Rules Fail: The Montessori Approach to Raising Disciplined Children
Send us a text Are traditional discipline methods setting children up for failure? In this episode, hosts Nicole Coleman and Biff Maier challenge the outdated, top-down approach to rules and discipline, revealing how Montessori principles cultivate true self-regulation, accountability, and independence—without authoritarian control. They explore: Why rules often backfire and what works insteadThe power of natural consequences over punishmentsHow to build a culture of respect where kids take r...
Educating the Human Potential: The American Montessori Society Podcast
What if your greatest limitation became your most powerful creative force? In this episode, Phil Hansen, internationally recognized multimedia artist and TED speaker, joins hosts Biff Maier and Nicole Coman to share how a hand tremor reshaped his art, his mindset, and his life. From painting with worms and karate chops to creating art he deliberately destroys, Phil’s story is a masterclass in resilience, curiosity, and reinvention. Together, they explore: How embracing constraints can spark i...
