Educating the Human Potential: The American Montessori Society Podcast

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When Calm Becomes Contagious: The Emotional Blueprint We Give Children

When Calm Becomes Contagious: The Emotional Blueprint We Give Children15 Jun31 min

What happens when children borrow not just our words, but our emotions? In this thoughtful conversation, Biff and Nicole explore how children learn emotional regulation by watching the adults around them. Drawing from Montessori principles, psychology, and real-life parenting experiences, they discuss why our reactions matter, how children absorb the emotional climate around them, and what we can do when we inevitably lose our cool. Together, they discuss: • Why children learn emotional regul...