"How do I help my child build the inner compass for purpose and action?" "How do I get my child to be more independent and self-sufficient?" This week, I chat with Marion Geiger, the Head of School of Capucine Montessori, a French-English Bilingual Wildflower school. We discuss how to foster agency from autonomy in preschoolers to inspired independence in older students. We discuss: <ul> <li>Myth in the notion of agency in children</li> <li>How trust and boundaries promote agency.</li> <li>Benefits between long-term gain versus short-term convenience.</li> <li>Tips on how to "sit on your hands" and "be the railing of the bridge" for your children and students.</li> </ul>

015: Risk Taking: How to Get Outside of the Comfort Zone

Research-backed tips and hacks straight from parents, educators and neuroscientists on raising motivated, confident, and compassionate children. Hosted by Jenny Woo, Harvard educator, mom of three, and creator of the social and emotional skills game used in families, schools, and clinics in 20+ countries. Designed for busy parents: short episodes, knowledgeable guests, and packed insights.