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On lit pour vousLes inégalités climatiquesDans cet épisode de On lit pour vous, nous vous offrons une sélection de textes tirés des médias suivants : Le Devoir et Les Libraires. Au programme:
Les inégalités climatiques, un texte de Gérard Bérubé, paru le 31 mai 2025 dans Le Devoir. (0:02)
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Déficit commercial record en avril 2025 au Canada avec les droits de douane sur l’automobile, un texte de Craig Wong, paru le 05 juin 2025 dans Le Devoir. (14:03)
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Multilingual Montessori58. The Three Trimesters of Language DevelopmentMariana Bissonnette (she/her) is an internationally recognized speaker, author, AMI 0-6 trained Montessorian and AMI 3-6 Trainer-in-Training working with parents, teachers, trainees, and school leaders in implementing Montessori on either side of the classroom doors. She is also the founder of The PEACE Program (Parent Education and Child Empowerment) where she supports families, Montessori educators, and Montessori schools. Mariana’s work centers on the depth of the Montessori method in service of the child’s liberation from oppressive systems that constrain their ability to develop as they are trying to.
Our conversation today focu...2024-09-051h 06
PEACEful ParentingHuman TendenciesJoin us for a conversation with Debora Guimaraes de Araujo, a Montessori educator, parent coach, and infant Montessori teacher! Debora joined The PEACE Program as a facilitator in 2022 and works with families internationally through our Masterclass.In This Episode:Debora and Mariana discuss the Human Tendencies. These are characteristic tendencies for humans that include things like work, repetition, exploration, communication, exactness, and more. We talk about how these impact our work as Montessori educators and how families can use these at home!Connect with both Mariana and Debora in the Montessori Masterclass2023-03-3025 min
PEACEful ParentingChildren at SchoolJoin us for a conversation with Katalin Lovassy, a Montessori educator, parent coach, and Montessori mother! Katalin joined The PEACE Program as a facilitator in 2022 and works with families internationally through our Masterclass. In this episode, Katalin and Mariana discuss the child’s experience at a Montessori School. We chat about the prepared adult, the prepared environment, and the long periods of uninterrupted time the child has to construct themselves. As Montessori teachers, they both discuss their own work in Montessori and how understanding and centering the child’s experience can help us understand our parenting today.Conn...2023-03-2132 min
PEACEful ParentingThe 10-2-5-Connect MethodJoin us for a conversation with Virginia Stone Rogers, a Montessori educator, parent coach, and Montessori mom! In this episode, Virginia and Mariana talk about how to prioritize the parts of your parenting day that matter with the 10-2-5-Connect Method! In this method, you can prioritize first 10 minutes of self-care, then only 2 minutes pursuing developmental information, finding 5 minutes to observe your child, and having a trustworthy and affirming space to connect! As Montessori teachers and parents of young children, they both discuss why self-care is so important, where they seek developmental information, how they find time to...2023-02-2329 min
PEACEful ParentingSensitive Period of MovementJoin us for a conversation with Debora Guimaraes de Araujo, a Montessori educator, parent coach, and infant Montessori teacher! Debora joined The PEACE Program as a facilitator in 2022 and works with families internationally through our Masterclass. In this episode, Debora and Mariana talk about the Sensitive Period of Movement! Understand more about the concept of Montessori’s theory of the Sensitive Periods and in particular, about movement’s role in the child’s development, as well as how the Sensitive Period aids the child in their developmental pursuits. As Montessori teachers, they both discuss what it means to them and ho...2023-02-1627 min
PEACEful ParentingThe Fourth Plane of DevelopmentJoin us for a conversation with Virginia Stone Rogers, a Montessori educator, parent coach, and Montessori mom! Virginia joined The PEACE Program as a Facilitator in 2022 and works with families internationally through our Masterclass. In this episode, Virginia and Mariana talk about the Fourth Plane of Development! Understand more about the concept of Montessori’s theory of the Four Planes and in particular, about the final stage toward maturity. As Montessori teachers and parents of young children, they both discuss how they use the developmental understanding of where their children are headed to inform what they do today as pa...2023-02-091h 05
PEACEful ParentingThe Absorbent MindJoin us for a conversation with Becca McSweeney, a Montessori educator, parent coach, and toddler classroom teacher! Becca joined The PEACE Program as a Facilitator in 2022 and works with families internationally through our Masterclass. In this episode, Becca and Mariana talk about the Absorbent Mind! What is it and how does it work? What observations can be made of the child while they have this incredible ability to effortlessly learn? And so much more! As fellow Montessori teachers who’ve lived and breathed this age group in Montessori schools, they both discuss their experiences, insights and more to help you...2023-02-0229 min
PEACEful ParentingMontessori & Medical SchoolJoin us for a conversation with Katalin Lovassy, a Montessori educator, parent coach, and Montessori mother! Katalin joined The PEACE Program as a facilitator in 2022 and works with families internationally through our Masterclass.Listen on Spotify | Apple | Zencastr | GoogleIn This Episode:Katalin and Mariana discuss Maria Montessori’s time in medical school. Maria Montessori was one of the first female doctors in Italy and we take a look back in history to understand a little about her experience pursing this career and her later application of what she had learned in the fi...2023-01-2622 min
PEACEful ParentingSensitive Period for LanguageJoin us for a conversation with Rynae Lindsey, a Montessori educator, parent coach, and Montessori mama! Rynae joined The PEACE Program first as a Scholar in 2020 and is now one of our Facilitators. In this episode, Rynae and Mariana discuss the Sensitive Period of Language, what is is, how it works, and how we can use our understanding of it to help children reach their potential. As Montessori teachers and parents of young children, they both discuss how they use the Sensitive Periods in everyday parenting, and how you can at home as well!Connect with both...2023-01-1932 min
PEACEful ParentingObservation Part. 1Join us for a conversation with Debora Guimaraes de Araujo, a Montessori educator, parent coach, and infant Montessori teacher! Debora joined The PEACE Program as a facilitator in 2022 and works with families internationally through our Masterclass.In This Episode:Debora and Mariana discuss the essential role of observation, what we meant by “objective” observation, and why it is so fundamental to the Montessori Method. This is a foundational theory toward understanding The Montessori Method. As Montessori teachers, they both discuss what th means to them and how they use it in everyday work with children, and...2023-01-1229 min
PEACEful ParentingThe First 3 Years of DevelopmentJoin us for a conversation with Maria Bautista, a Montessori educator, parent coach, holistic sleep coach, and mother of two! Maria joined The PEACE Program as a Facilitator in 2022 and works with families internationally through our Masterclass.In This Episode:Maria and Mariana discuss the importance of the first 3 years, what is going on in this stage of development, and how these years form a foundation for all later stages. As Montessori teachers and parents of young children, they both discuss what the First Three Years of Development are, how they use them in everyday p...2023-01-0529 min
PEACEful ParentingOverview of the Sensitive PeriodsJoin us for a conversation with Becca McSweeney, a Montessori educator, parent coach, and toddler classroom teacher! Becca joined The PEACE Program as a Facilitator in 2022 and works with families internationally through our Masterclass.In This Episode:Becca and Mariana take on Sensitive Periods! What are they? How do they work? What observations can be made of the child in a specific Sensitive Period? And so much more! As fellow Montessori teachers who’ve lived and breathed this age group in Montessori schools, they both discuss their experiences, insights and more to help you start to...2022-12-1530 min
PEACEful ParentingThe Adults at a Montessori SchoolJoin us for a conversation with Virginia Stone Rogers, a Montessori educator, parent coach, and Montessori mom! In this episode, Virginia and Mariana chat about Montessori schools and the various adults that support children at school. From the differences between the roles of the trained / lead teacher and the assistants to the roles of the other adults in the school-wide prepared environment. As Montessori teachers and parents of young children, they both discuss their experiences in Montessori schools and recommendations for families as they consider Montessori for their children.Connect with both Mariana and Virginia in the...2022-12-0831 min
PEACEful ParentingSelf-Care & ParenthoodJoin us for a conversation with Maria Bautista, a Montessori educator, parent coach, holistic sleep coach, and mother of two! Maria joined The PEACE Program as a Facilitator in 2022 and works with families internationally through our Masterclass.In This Episode:Maria and Mariana take a closer look at the role of self-care in the life of a parent: why is it important, how to foster it in your life, and what it means to for the care and development of the child. As Montessori teachers and parents of young children, they both discuss what Self-Care...2022-12-0131 min
PEACEful ParentingMario MontessoriJoin us for a conversation with Katalin Lovassy, a Montessori educator, parent coach, and Montessori mother! Katalin joined The PEACE Program as a facilitator in 2022 and works with families internationally through our Masterclass.In This Episode:Katalin and Mariana discuss Mario Montessori, Maria Montessori son and only child. They take a look back in time to understand Montessori’s life at the time she was expecting Mario and their travels together, as well as Mario’s enduring impact on the Montessori movement and legacy. As Montessori teachers, they both discuss what Mario’s work in Montes...2022-11-2325 min
PEACEful ParentingThe Montessori TriadJoin us for a conversation with Debora Guimaraes de Araujo, a Montessori educator, parent coach, and infant Montessori teacher! Debora joined The PEACE Program as a facilitator in 2022 and works with families internationally through our Masterclass.In This Episode:Debora and Mariana discuss the essential roles of the child’s development, the prepared environment, and the adult in what Montessori called “the triad”. This is a foundational theory toward understanding The Montessori Method. As Montessori teachers, they both discuss what the triad means to them and how they use it in everyday work with children, and ho...2022-11-1733 min
PEACEful ParentingMindfulness & MontessoriJoin us for a conversation with Rynae Lindsey, a Montessori educator, parent coach, and Montessori mama! Rynae joined The PEACE Program first as a Scholar in 2020 and is now one of our Facilitators. Rynae works with families internationally through our Masterclass.In This Episode:Rynae and Mariana discuss the importance of mindfulness in the role of the adult: how to practice it, what difference it can make in parenting, and how it can support the child’s development. As Montessori teachers and parents of young children, they both discuss what Mindfulness means to them and how...2022-11-1028 min
PEACEful ParentingMontessori 0-3 School ProgramsJoin us for a conversation with Becca McSweeney, a Montessori educator, parent coach, and toddler classroom teacher! Becca joined The PEACE Program as a Facilitator in 2022 and works with families internationally through our Masterclass.In This Episode:Becca and Mariana take on Montessori programs at the 0-3 level! What program options are common in Montessori schools at that age? What do those programs look and feel like? How does the school experience differ from the home experience and so much more! As fellow Montessori teachers who’ve lived and breathed this age group in Montessori sc...2022-11-0331 min
PEACEful ParentingTesting Montessori's TheoryJoin us for a conversation with Virginia Stone Rogers, a Montessori educator, parent coach, and Montessori mom! Virginia joined The PEACE Program as a Facilitator in 2022 and works with families internationally through our Masterclass.In This Episode:Virginia and Mariana take a stroll into Montessori history at a pivotal moment for the path of Montessori education. Just after the success of Montessori’s first “casa dei bambini,” Dr. Montessori, the scientist, was keen on testing there educational theories in classrooms around the world. As Montessori teachers and parents of young children, they both discuss why histor...2022-10-2732 min
PEACEful ParentingThe Four Planes of DevelopmentJoin us for a conversation with Maria Bautista, a Montessori educator, parent coach, holistic sleep coach, and mother of two! In this episode, Maria and Mariana take a birds-eye view of development from birth to maturity with a conversation about The Four Planes of Development. As Montessori teachers and parents of young children, they both discuss what the Four Planes of Development are, how they use them in everyday parenting, and how you can at home as well!Learn more from Mariana and Maria in the Montessori Masterclass: www.thepeaceprogram.org/masterclassMore about Maria:2022-10-2030 min
The Art of Parenting69: A floor bed instead of a crib!? With Mariana BissonnetteHave you considered using a floor bed instead of a crib? Listen in as my guest explains why this is beneficial for the entire family. What We Talked About: Her personal discovery of Montessori education Why using a floor bed rather than a crib makes a lot of sense Understanding that we are often at odds with the child Helping children do tasks by themselves Conventional Education vs. Traditional Education Things to Remember: “The conflict is not with the child. The conflict is in the development that I’m misunderstanding.” “What m...2022-09-2246 min
Montessori in Action PodcastSeason 2 Ep. 1: Summer ReadsWelcome back to another year with Montessori in Action Podcast, celebrating authors as they release books in our Montessori community.
Mariana Bissonnette has written Babies Build Toddlers, a special parenting book that makes child development information both accessible and actionable for everyday readers. It explores the unfolding of the child during the first part of the first plane of development. A beautiful book, with a variety of illustrations that capture the lives of different families, it is the ideal gift for all caregivers of young children.
Erica Moretti’s book The Best Weapon for Peace: Ma...2021-07-0139 min