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Montessori Dad: Patience, Presence & Parenting

J.D. Murgolo | Fragile Moments

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Montessori Dad is a journal-style podcast for fathers navigating the transition to a more intentional, presence-based way of life. Hosted by J.D. Murgolo, each episode is a reflection on Montessori parenting, emotional growth, and the quiet lessons our children teach us when we slow down.Moving beyond the "prepared environment," we explore the inner work of fatherhood, nervous system regulation, and how to find patience in the daily rhythms of family life. Join us as we grow alongside our childr...

Episodes (151)

The Exhaustion of the "Good Parent": Honesty, Emotional Labor, and the Prepared...

Montessori Dad: Patience, Presence & Parenting

Mar 30, 202614:17failed

What Happens When We Stop Rushing Our Children?

Montessori Dad: Patience, Presence & Parenting

Mar 16, 202613:24failed

How to Build Resilience: The Lesson of the Unfinished Game

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Mar 2, 202613:02pending

Parenting Through Grief: Honoring a Child's Pace

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Feb 16, 20269:31pending

How to Stay Close Without Clinging

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Feb 2, 202610:03pending

Season 3 — The Montessori Dad

Montessori Dad: Patience, Presence & Parenting

Jan 12, 20260:29pending

Growing Through the Quiet Storm - Entry #64

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Oct 20, 202518:45pending

Learning From Setbacks - Entry #63

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Oct 13, 202517:07pending

Leaning Into Discomfort - Entry #62

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Oct 6, 202516:24pending

Recognizing the Hidden Strengths - Entry #61

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Sep 29, 202513:33pending

Nurturing the Roots of Connection - Entry #60

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Sep 22, 202513:56pending

The Courage to Begin Again - Entry #59

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Sep 15, 202511:21pending

Planting Seeds of Patience - Entry #58

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Sep 8, 20257:58pending

Journal Entry #57 - Listening to the Quiet Within

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Journal Entry #56 - Finding Freedom Within Routine

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Aug 25, 20256:33pending

Journal Entry #55 - The Beauty of Practical Life Skills

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Aug 18, 20256:34pending

Journal Entry #54 - Grace, Courtesy, and the Kindness My Kids Are Watching For

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Aug 11, 20254:30pending

Journal Entry #53 - Movement Is Learning, Not Just Play

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Aug 4, 20254:47pending

Journal Entry #52 - The Way You Ask Questions Teaches Me Everything

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Jul 28, 20257:41pending

Journal Entry #51 - You Don’t Have to Be Happy All the Time

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Jul 21, 20257:04pending

Journal Entry #50 - Why Uninterrupted Work Is a Gift for All of Us

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Journal Entry #49 - I’m Learning to Trust Your Inner Guide

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Journal Entry #48 - Today I Watched You Build Patience

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Jun 30, 20254:50pending

Journal Entry #47 - Modeling, Not Managing: The Role of the Adult in a Child’s E...

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Jun 23, 20254:23pending

Journal Entry #46 - The Quiet Power of Play: Letting Go of Over-Scheduling

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Jun 16, 20255:56pending

Journal Entry #45 - The Sock Situation: Life Skills, Tiny Shoes, and Big Lessons

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Jun 9, 20256:35pending

Journal Entry #44 - The Day of 27 Whys

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Jun 2, 20259:25pending

Interview: Let Them Pour the Milk - Ian Standard

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May 26, 202540:00pending

Journal Entry #43

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May 19, 20251:07:07pending

Journal Entry #42

Montessori Dad: Patience, Presence & Parenting

May 12, 20251:07:07pending

Journal Entry #41

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May 5, 20258:13pending

Interview: Mothering Without A Mother - Alyssa Carlene

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Apr 28, 202538:56pending

Journal Entry #40

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Journal Entry #39

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Apr 14, 202510:01pending

Journal Entry #38

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Apr 7, 20257:15pending

Interview: A State Of Being Whelmed - Rhalyn David

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Mar 31, 202553:46pending

Journal Entry #37

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Journal Entry #36

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Mar 17, 202510:58pending

Journal Entry #35

Montessori Dad: Patience, Presence & Parenting

Mar 10, 202514:27pending

Interview: The Value of Calm Parenting - Kirk Martin

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Mar 3, 202554:10pending

Journal Entry #34

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Feb 17, 20258:11pending

Interview: Dear Men (And All Ya'll) - Steph McFarland

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Feb 3, 202535:39pending

Journal Entry #33

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Feb 3, 202515:32pending

Season 2 Trailer

Montessori Dad: Patience, Presence & Parenting

Jan 23, 20257:35pending

Entry 32: Choosing Compassion and Grace - Sam Morris

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Dec 30, 202448:31pending

Entry 31: The Challenges of Co-Parenting - Anonymous

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Dec 16, 202449:26pending

Entry 30: What Does Staying Fit As A Parent Really Mean? - Patricia Siegel

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Dec 2, 202445:46pending

Entry 29: Crafting Loves Legacy - Matthew Wilson

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Nov 18, 202436:02pending

Entry #28: The Stigma of Lost Pregnancies - Lindsey Paulson

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Nov 4, 202446:50pending

Entry 27: Unraveling Generational Ties - Jennifer McGinley

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Oct 21, 202443:55pending