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December 19, 2025 33 mins

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Welcome to another episode of Q&A with Melissa! I’m Melissa Rohan, Head of Waterfront Academy, a Catholic bilingual Montessori school. In this episode, we tackle your thoughtful questions about supporting children’s development and fostering kindness through the Montessori approach. 🌟

✨ Topics Covered in This Episode:
1️⃣ Meaningful Holiday Gifts for Guides – Thoughtful ideas to show appreciation for your child’s Montessori guides.
2️⃣ Encouraging Kindness in Upper Elementary – Simple ways to foster empathy and teamwork among students.
3️⃣ Managing a Toddler’s Interest in Cabinets and Cooking – How to support and redirect your little explorer’s curiosity.
4️⃣ Regulating Drawing Behavior – Tips for teaching children where to express their creativity responsibly.
5️⃣ Encouraging Independent Dressing – Strategies to support your 3.5-year-old in dressing without tantrums.

Each tip is rooted in Montessori principles, empowering you to guide your child with love, respect, and patience. 💕

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🌐 Connect with Waterfront Academy:
👉 Website: https://www.waterfrontacademy.org/
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👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waterfrontacademy/?hl=en
👉 Pinterest: https://ph.pinterest.com/waterfrontacademymontessori/

Thank you for watching, and let’s continue nurturing young minds together! 💙

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