Children thrive when the important adults in their lives share an understanding of how they grow, learn, and become themselves. When parents know what their child needs at each stage, and the thinking behind what happens in the classroom, they feel more confident at home and more connected to school. Drawing on child development, Montessori philosophy and real-life examples, these gatherings offer guidance parents can use right away.
Why struggle helps children grow
Meaningful challenge is one of the greatest gifts we can give a child. How to recognize a worthy challenge, hold back from rescuing, and let children build the earned confidence that comes from doing hard things themselves.
Two hours to a full day · In person or virtual
Raising children from what matters most
When families know their values, everyday decisions get clearer. How to name what matters most in your family, let it guide routines, limits and conversations, and raise children who carry those values with them.
Two hours to a full day · In person or virtual
Raising independent, capable and resilient children
Why doing for children what they can already do for themselves quietly gets in the way, and simple ways to set up family life so children can take care of themselves, contribute, and bounce back when things are hard.
Two hours to a full day · In person or virtual
Empowering and engaging children from six to twelve
The elementary years bring a hunger for big questions, fairness and friendship. How families can nurture that curiosity, grow real responsibility, and stay connected as children reach toward the wider world.
Two hours to a full day · In person or virtual
Supporting families with technology at home
Practical, judgment-free guidance on devices, games and social media: what children need at each age, how to set limits that hold, and how to protect the connection, play and rest that screens can crowd out.
Two hours to a full day · In person or virtual
Calm, connected guidance that teaches
Discipline means to teach. How to set clear, loving limits, respond to big feelings without losing your own footing, and help children learn from mistakes while knowing they are always worthy.
Two hours to a full day · In person or virtual
Wonder, awe and meaning at home and at school
Every child has an inner life. How families can make room for quiet, wonder and connection in busy days, notice what lights their child up, and partner with school to nurture the whole child. Spiritual, not religious, and welcoming to every family's beliefs.
Two hours to a full day · In person or virtual
Every child is worthy. In this short clip, Tamara shares the idea at the heart of her work with families and schools: worth is inherent, and capability is built.
Every session can run as a full day or be shortened to two hours, and each is tailored to your school and your families: a parent evening, a weekend workshop, a series across the year, or virtual sessions that make it easy for every family to join.
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