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Montessori Dad — Respectful Parenting & Fatherhood

J.D. Murgolo | Story House Studio

Montessori Dad is a space for fathers moving from reactive parenting to intentional fatherhood. Hosted by J.D. Murgolo, we explore how to integrate Montessori at home while navigating the beautiful, often messy reality of raising young children. This isn"t about perfectly curated shelves; it’s about presence, preparation, and the long-term work of building a family culture that breathes. Join us for unhurried conversations on how to lead with curiosity and craft a life that feels aligned for both

kids & family parenting

All Episodes

5:14

Journal Entry #50 - Why Uninterrupted Work Is a Gift...

Montessori Dad — Respectful Parenting & Fatherhood ·

2025/07/14

I write a letter to my kids about a moment I almost interrupted…them lost in a world of Legos. It wasn’t just play; it was deep focus, flow, and creativity unfolding quietly in front of me.This letter explores Montessori’s idea of uninterrupted work, the importance of protecting those moments when children dive deep, so their concentration can build and blossom. It’s also a reflection on how often we adults break our own flow, and what it might look like to protect that sacred space for ourselves,

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5:01

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

Montessori Dad — Respectful Parenting & Fatherhood ·

2025/07/07

In this weeks journal entry, I write a letter to my kids about something I almost missed: the quiet confidence with which they moved through their day, trying, failing, trying again. No ask for help. No need for guidance. Just deep trust in their own process.This is about learning to step back. To observe instead of direct. To listen instead of fix. And to trust that our children are led by something strong and sure, an inner guide that doesn’t need constant correction.As parents, especially

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4:50

Journal Entry #48 - Today I Watched You Build Patience

Montessori Dad — Respectful Parenting & Fatherhood ·

2025/06/30

This weeks journal entry, I reflect on a quiet, ordinary moment — watching my children stack wooden blocks with calm and care. It’s in these small, slow spaces that I’m reminded of what Montessori teaches us: to respect our children’s process, to trust their timing, and to meet them where they are — not where we wish they were.Patience isn’t just something we give to our kids. It’s something we grow inside ourselves, over and over again. And in that practice, there’s a softness — one that feels more

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4:23

Journal Entry #47 - Modeling, Not Managing: The Role...

Montessori Dad — Respectful Parenting & Fatherhood ·

2025/06/23

In this weeks entry, we’re looking at the emotional world of children—not through the lens of control, but through the lens of connection.So often, we think our job is to manage our kids’ emotions: to fix the crying, calm the tantrums, or talk them out of being upset. But what if our real role is to model emotional regulation, not micromanage their experience?This is about what it means to be real, not perfect. It’s about being witnessed as a feeling person in front of your children and letting them

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5:56

Journal Entry #46 - The Quiet Power of Play: Letting...

Montessori Dad — Respectful Parenting & Fatherhood ·

2025/06/16

In this journal-style reflection, I explore what it means to truly trust in play—not as a break from learning, but as the learning itself.So often, we find ourselves packing every minute of our kids’ days with structured activities, worried they’ll fall behind or miss out. But what if the very thing we’re skipping—the unscheduled, open-ended, magical nothing time—is actually where the most important development happens?This episode is a letter to my kids, and to any parent who needs the reminder

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6:35

Journal Entry #45 - The Sock Situation: Life Skills,...

Montessori Dad — Respectful Parenting & Fatherhood ·

2025/06/09

In this episode, I share a moment that started with a simple sock and turned into something much deeper—a lesson in patience, trust, and what it really means to raise capable kids.When our children try to do something hard—like get dressed, make their own breakfast, or zip up their coat—we often rush in. Not because we don’t believe in them, but because we’re tired, running late, or worried they’ll get upset.But what if those “inconvenient” moments are actually the ones that matter most?This

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9:25

Journal Entry #44 - The Day of 27 Whys

Montessori Dad — Respectful Parenting & Fatherhood ·

2025/06/02

What do birds sitting on wires, squirrels without hats, and early-morning curiosity have in common?They all showed up before 9am.In this episode, I reflect on a real-life, journal-style morning where my child asked 27 “why” questions before breakfast—and how I nearly missed the moment by trying to survive it instead of engaging with it.This isn’t just a story about being a tired parent (though, yes, there’s plenty of that). It’s a story about the beauty and brilliance of a child’s mind in full

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40:00

Interview: Let Them Pour the Milk - Ian Standard

Montessori Dad — Respectful Parenting & Fatherhood ·

2025/05/26

Ian Standard, a new dad and someone who really understands the emotional intelligence side of life skills and why those small moments of independence aren’t just about tasks, but about trust, resilience, and building a strong inner voice in our kids.My guest this month is: Ian StandardSay hello on ⁠Instagram.⁠Sign up for our occasional newsletter HEREStart your own journal HEREComment on this episode HERESupport the show by signing up for the Fragile Moments Community. ⁠Learn more and sign up

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67:07

Journal Entry #43

Montessori Dad — Respectful Parenting & Fatherhood ·

2025/05/19

This week we’re talking about daily routines like pouring milk, folding towels, loading the dishwasher, and why those small, often frustrating moments are actually where emotional development and confidence get built. And yeah, we'll talk about how to hand over control without the whole house burning down in the process.Say hello on ⁠Instagram.⁠Sign up for our occasional newsletter HEREStart your own journal HEREComment on this episode HERESupport the show by signing up for the Fragile Moments

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67:07

Journal Entry #42

Montessori Dad — Respectful Parenting & Fatherhood ·

2025/05/12

This weeks journal entry is a bit of a pause button. We’re talking about what it really means to slow down—not just for our kids’ sake, but for our own. And what might happen if we stop dragging them through our timelines, and start walking with them at theirs.Say hello on ⁠Instagram.⁠Sign up for our occasional newsletter HEREStart your own journal HERELeave a comment about the episode on Substack HERESupport the show by signing up for the Fragile Moments Community to join a supportive group of

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8:13

Journal Entry #41

Montessori Dad — Respectful Parenting & Fatherhood ·

2025/05/05

Regulating emotions can be a challenge. Have you ever seen what it looks like when someone tries to though? I did, and it was my 4yo son.Say hello on ⁠Instagram.⁠Sign up for our occasional newsletter HEREStart your own journal HERELeave a comment about the episode on Substack HERESupport the show by signing up for the Fragile Moments Community to join a supportive group of listeners and more. ⁠Learn more and sign up here.⁠We also make ⁠What's Your Story?⁠ and ⁠Come Back To Earth.⁠ This is a public

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38:56

Interview: Mothering Without A Mother - Alyssa Carlene

Montessori Dad — Respectful Parenting & Fatherhood ·

2025/04/28

Alyssa Carlene chose the path of healing. Not for a neat ending, but for a beginning. She became the mother she never had piece by piece, breath by breath. My guest this month is: Alyssa CarleneSay hello on ⁠Instagram.⁠Sign up for our occasional newsletter, ⁠The Montessori Dad⁠Sign up for the Fragile Moments Community to join a supportive group of listeners and more. ⁠Learn more and sign up here.⁠We also make ⁠What's Your Story?⁠ and ⁠Come Back To Earth.⁠Episode transcripts are posted on ⁠our

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16:28

Journal Entry #40

Montessori Dad — Respectful Parenting & Fatherhood ·

2025/04/21

Little humans, big emotions. What does that look like when a 2yo breaks a 4yo’s heart by denying a before bedtime hug?Say hello on ⁠Instagram.⁠Sign up for our occasional newsletter HEREStart your own journal HERELeave a comment about the episode on Substack HERESupport the show by signing up for the Fragile Moments Community to join a supportive group of listeners and more. ⁠Learn more and sign up here.⁠We also make ⁠What's Your Story?⁠ and ⁠Come Back To Earth.⁠Episode transcripts are posted on ⁠our

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10:01

Journal Entry #39

Montessori Dad — Respectful Parenting & Fatherhood ·

2025/04/14

Experience the world through a child’s eye they say.Thanks for pushing play on another journal entry.Say hello on ⁠Instagram.⁠Sign up for our occasional newsletter HEREStart your own journal HERELeave a comment about the episode on Substack HERESupport the show by signing up for the Fragile Moments Community to join a supportive group of listeners and more. ⁠Learn more and sign up here.⁠We also make ⁠What's Your Story?⁠ and ⁠Come Back To Earth.⁠Episode transcripts are posted on ⁠our website.⁠ This

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7:15

Journal Entry #38

Montessori Dad — Respectful Parenting & Fatherhood ·

2025/04/07

Celebrating my birthday is different when you’re kiddo actually knows how to count.Thanks for pushing play on another journal entry.Say hello on ⁠Instagram.⁠Sign up for our occasional newsletter HEREStart your own journal HERELeave a comment about the episode on Substack HERESupport the show by signing up for the Fragile Moments Community to join a supportive group of listeners and more. ⁠Learn more and sign up here.⁠We also make ⁠What's Your Story?⁠ and ⁠Come Back To Earth.⁠Episode transcripts are

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53:46

Interview: A State Of Being Whelmed - Rhalyn David

Montessori Dad — Respectful Parenting & Fatherhood ·

2025/03/31

For much of my life, I was brought up in an environment where the phrase “follow the child” is the guiding principle.My guest this month is: Rhalyn DavidSay hello on ⁠Instagram.⁠Sign up for our occasional newsletter, ⁠The Montessori Dad⁠Follow the show and review us on Apple PodcastsSign up for the Fragile Moments Community to join a supportive group of listeners and more. ⁠Learn more and sign up here.⁠We also make ⁠What's Your Story?⁠ and ⁠Come Back To Earth.⁠Check out ⁠our online shop.⁠Episode

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12:32

Journal Entry #37

Montessori Dad — Respectful Parenting & Fatherhood ·

2025/03/24

This week I discuss the fear of losing connection with my children as they grow upThanks for pushing play on another journal entry.Say hello on ⁠Instagram.⁠Sign up for our occasional newsletter, HEREStart your own journal HEREFollow the show and review us on Apple PodcastsSign up for the Fragile Moments Community to join a supportive group of listeners and more. ⁠Learn more and sign up here.⁠We also make ⁠What's Your Story?⁠ and ⁠Come Back To Earth.⁠Check out ⁠our online shop.⁠Episode transcripts

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10:58

Journal Entry #36

Montessori Dad — Respectful Parenting & Fatherhood ·

2025/03/17

This week I explore the meaning of a parenting quote I stumbled across that hit me deep.Thanks for pushing play on another journal entry.Say hello on ⁠Instagram.⁠Sign up for our occasional newsletter, HEREStart your own journal HEREFollow the show and review us on Apple PodcastsSign up for the Fragile Moments Community to join a supportive group of listeners and more. ⁠Learn more and sign up here.⁠We also make ⁠What's Your Story?⁠ and ⁠Come Back To Earth.⁠Check out ⁠our online shop.⁠Episode

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14:27

Journal Entry #35

Montessori Dad — Respectful Parenting & Fatherhood ·

2025/03/10

My kids ask if they can keep me forever, if I can be their friend, and what my favorite character in Star Wars is.Thanks for pushing play on another journal entry.Say hello on ⁠Instagram.⁠Sign up for our occasional newsletter, ⁠The Montessori Dad⁠Follow the show and review us on Apple PodcastsSign up for the Fragile Moments Community to join a supportive group of listeners and more. ⁠Learn more and sign up here.⁠We also make ⁠What's Your Story?⁠ and ⁠Come Back To Earth.⁠Check out ⁠our online

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54:10

Interview: The Value of Calm Parenting - Kirk Martin

Montessori Dad — Respectful Parenting & Fatherhood ·

2025/03/03

Yelling doesn't teach; it creates a cycle of negativity.My guest this week is: Kirk MartinSay hello on ⁠Instagram.⁠Sign up for our occasional newsletter, ⁠The Montessori Dad⁠Follow the show and review us on Apple PodcastsSign up for the Fragile Moments Community to join a supportive group of listeners and more. ⁠Learn more and sign up here.⁠We also make ⁠What's Your Story?⁠ and ⁠Come Back To Earth.⁠Check out ⁠our online shop.⁠Episode transcripts are posted on ⁠our website.⁠Show Sponsors:*

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