Revisiting Fantasy: Navigating a 19th Century Philosophy in a 21st Century World

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Montessori Moms in the Wild

89 episodes

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We are three trained Montessori guides and new moms. We are NOT here to be your guide, per se, but simply to share, commiserate and maybe even inspire each other on this wild journey. Our hopes are that together we can remind ourselves of what is important to us as Montessorians and as mothers in a way that might help other parents - or at least entertain them!

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Revisiting Fantasy: Navigating a 19th Century Philosophy in a 21st Century World

Montessori Moms in the Wild

54 minutes 11 seconds

3 months ago

Revisiting Fantasy: Navigating a 19th Century Philosophy in a 21st Century World

In this episode, Rachel and Laura discuss balancing the elements of fantasy and reality in parenting from a Montessori perspective. They talk about how they handle popular culture, such as Disney characters and holiday figures like Santa Claus, while maintaining a realistic understanding for their children. They also touch on the influence of consumerism on children's characters and how this differs from when Montessori principles were first developed. Drawing from personal experiences, they offer insights into managing screen time, addressing the confusion that modern animation can create, and the importance of intentional and involved parenting. 00:00 Introduction and Hosts01:12 Unscripted Episode Format01:53 Listener Comments and Feedback02:31 Montessori and Modern Fantasy04:02 Navigating Fiction with Kids04:09 Disney and Fictional Characters12:40 Screen Time and Its Impact23:14 Holiday Characters and Traditions30:33 Navigating Beliefs with Children32:34 The Tooth Fairy Dilemma33:29 Balancing Magic and Reality37:34 Confessions of a Type A Mom48:52 Type C Parenting Realizations51:54 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts