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Preparing the Bedroom

March 20, 2022March 20, 2022Leave a comment

(0.00) Intro to Series: Room by Room How does the set up of the spaces within your home support your child’s growth toward functional independence and allow them to participate in the care of these environments? How can the spaces be a reflection of your family’s values and meet the needs of everyone who shares … Continue reading Preparing the Bedroom

Preparing the Bathroom

February 23, 2022February 23, 2022Leave a comment

Raising Reciprocity's 9th episode is part of our Preparing Your Home series. Join Megan and Kate as they share strategies for how to prepare your bathroom to support the independence and development of your child. (0.00) Intro to Series: Room by Room How does the set up of the spaces within your home support your … Continue reading Preparing the Bathroom

Preparing the Family Room

February 5, 2022February 23, 2022Leave a comment

Raising Reciprocity's 8th episode is part of our Preparing the Home series! Join Megan and Kate as they share strategies to preparing your home's family room so that it meets the needs of everyone in your household! (0.00) Intro to Series: Room by Room How does the set up of the spaces within your home … Continue reading Preparing the Family Room

Handling the Holidays

December 23, 2021December 23, 2021Leave a comment

Wishing you all a happy winter break! Check out Raising Reciprocity's episode #7 - Handling the Holidays for tips on how to have an easeful holiday season with your little ones. (0.03) The Holiday Season is Fully Upon Us The Holidays are experienced and many with layers of emotions, yours and your child’s. How are … Continue reading Handling the Holidays

Learning to Wait

November 27, 2021November 27, 2021Leave a comment

Raising Reciprocity's 6th episode focuses on strategies to help children learn to wait and the benefits associated with this skill.

Supporting Emotions

November 20, 2021November 27, 2021Leave a comment

Raising Reciprocity's Episode #5 - Supporting Emotions. Megan and Kate discuss two key strategies to help your child (and yourself) manage big emotions.

Preparing the Entryway

October 1, 2021November 27, 2021Leave a comment

Megan and Kate share practical tips for preparing the entryways at home and school that support smooth transitions when coming and going.

Isn’t It Wonderful?

September 17, 2021November 27, 2021Leave a comment

Raising Reciprocity Podcast Episode #3 Megan Eskander and Kate Mullican are educators, parents, activists that have been operating a Montessori preschool in Portland, Oregon for the last decade. In this episode they share a go-to phrase that each has used in their own parenting and educating that opened a door for learning many wonderful ways … Continue reading Isn’t It Wonderful?

Back to School!

September 1, 2021November 27, 2021Leave a comment

We are excited to be starting our 13th school year on September 7th! Our founding director, Megan Eskander, and lead toddler guide, Kate Mullican, have started a new podcast, Raising Reciprocity! This week our episode focuses on strategies to ease the transition of going back to school! Have a listen and follow Raising Reciprocity on … Continue reading Back to School!

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