Montessori Dad — Respectful Parenting & Fatherhood

By J.D. Murgolo | Story House Studio

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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 parent and child.

Episode Date
Freedom Within Limits
Apr 13, 2026
The Exhaustion of the "Good Parent": Honesty, Emotional Labor, and the Prepared Adult
Mar 30, 2026
What Happens When We Stop Rushing Our Children?
Mar 16, 2026
The Game We Didn’t Finish
Mar 02, 2026
The Space Between Us
Feb 16, 2026
While We Are Still Their World
Feb 02, 2026
Season 3 — The Montessori Dad
Jan 12, 2026
Growing Through the Quiet Storm - Entry #64
Oct 20, 2025
Learning From Setbacks - Entry #63
Oct 13, 2025
Leaning Into Discomfort - Entry #62
Oct 06, 2025
Recognizing the Hidden Strengths - Entry #61
Sep 29, 2025
Nurturing the Roots of Connection - Entry #60
Sep 22, 2025
The Courage to Begin Again - Entry #59
Sep 15, 2025
Planting Seeds of Patience - Entry #58
Sep 08, 2025
Journal Entry #57 - Listening to the Quiet Within
Sep 01, 2025
Journal Entry #56 - Finding Freedom Within Routine
Aug 25, 2025
Journal Entry #55 - The Beauty of Practical Life Skills
Aug 18, 2025
Journal Entry #54 - Grace, Courtesy, and the Kindness My Kids Are Watching For
Aug 11, 2025
Journal Entry #53 - Movement Is Learning, Not Just Play
Aug 04, 2025
Journal Entry #52 - The Way You Ask Questions Teaches Me Everything
Jul 28, 2025
Journal Entry #51 - You Don’t Have to Be Happy All the Time
Jul 21, 2025
Journal Entry #50 - Why Uninterrupted Work Is a Gift for All of Us
Jul 14, 2025
Journal Entry #49 - I’m Learning to Trust Your Inner Guide
Jul 07, 2025
Journal Entry #48 - Today I Watched You Build Patience
Jun 30, 2025
Journal Entry #47 - Modeling, Not Managing: The Role of the Adult in a Child’s Emotional World
Jun 23, 2025
Journal Entry #46 - The Quiet Power of Play: Letting Go of Over-Scheduling
Jun 16, 2025
Journal Entry #45 - The Sock Situation: Life Skills, Tiny Shoes, and Big Lessons
Jun 09, 2025
Journal Entry #44 - The Day of 27 Whys
Jun 02, 2025
Interview: Let Them Pour the Milk - Ian Standard
May 26, 2025
Journal Entry #43
May 19, 2025
Journal Entry #42
May 12, 2025
Journal Entry #41
May 05, 2025
Interview: Mothering Without A Mother - Alyssa Carlene
Apr 28, 2025
Journal Entry #40
Apr 21, 2025
Journal Entry #39
Apr 14, 2025
Journal Entry #38
Apr 07, 2025
Interview: A State Of Being Whelmed - Rhalyn David
Mar 31, 2025
Journal Entry #37
Mar 24, 2025
Journal Entry #36
Mar 17, 2025
Journal Entry #35
Mar 10, 2025
Interview: The Value of Calm Parenting - Kirk Martin
Mar 03, 2025
Journal Entry #34
Feb 17, 2025
Interview: Dear Men (And All Ya'll) - Steph McFarland
Feb 03, 2025
Journal Entry #33
Feb 03, 2025
Season 2 Trailer
Jan 23, 2025
Entry 32: Choosing Compassion and Grace - Sam Morris
Dec 30, 2024
Entry 31: The Challenges of Co-Parenting - Anonymous
Dec 16, 2024
Entry 30: What Does Staying Fit As A Parent Really Mean? - Patricia Siegel
Dec 02, 2024
Entry 29: Crafting Loves Legacy - Matthew Wilson
Nov 18, 2024
Entry #28: The Stigma of Lost Pregnancies - Lindsey Paulson
Nov 04, 2024
Entry 27: Unraveling Generational Ties - Jennifer McGinley
Oct 21, 2024
Entry 26: Why "Why" Matters - Rachael Choate
Oct 07, 2024
Entry #25: Helping Children Learn to Regulate Their Emotions - Rée
Sep 23, 2024
Entry #24: From A Child's Perspective - Jenna Van Eps
Sep 09, 2024
Entry #23: Children Learn to Feel What They're Allowed - Diane Garzon
Aug 25, 2024
Entry #22: Small Victories, Big Impact - Carrie Lingenfelter
Aug 11, 2024
Entry 21: From First To Last - Brooke Outlaw
Jul 28, 2024
Entry #20: Sleep Is A Skill - Kerry Secker
Jul 14, 2024
Entry #19: Words Are Important - Stacey Simms
Jun 29, 2024
Entry 18: Father's Day Fog - Peter Marusca
Jun 16, 2024
Entry 17: The Public Eyes of Private Children - Morgan Geyer
Jun 02, 2024
Entry #16: Amplified Version Of The World - Sarah Moore
May 19, 2024
Entry #15: You’re A Bad Guy - Johnny Bowman
May 05, 2024
Entry #14: Why Yelling Doesn't Work (and What Does) - Simone Davies
Apr 25, 2024
Entry #13: How Wonderful This All Is - Dolores Murgolo
Apr 07, 2024
Trailer
Feb 16, 2024
Entry #12 - Let's Pause and Be Grateful
Dec 22, 2023
Entry #11 - Why We Shouldn't Cancel the Big Guy in Red
Dec 15, 2023
Entry #10 - Nurturing Childhood Through Family Traditions
Dec 08, 2023
Entry #9 - Juggling Flaming Torches While Riding A Unicycle
Dec 01, 2023
Entry #8 - Why Interacting with Your Kids Matters
Nov 24, 2023
Entry #7 - The Changing Face of Fatherhood
Nov 17, 2023
Entry #6 - Follow the Child
Oct 20, 2023
Entry #5 - What's This Montessori Thing All About?
Sep 15, 2023
Entry #4 - Why Changing a Diaper is Gross, but Still the Gentleman Thing to Do
Aug 25, 2023
Entry #3 - From Fear to Joy: The First Week of Fatherhood
Aug 04, 2023
Entry #2 - Avoiding Analysis Paralysis When You're Expecting
Jul 14, 2023
Entry #1 - What They Don’t Tell You About Being A Stay At Home Dad
May 25, 2023