Denise

Crescent Moon Kids

Kids EN ↓ 40 episodes

Offering guidance, support, wisdom, research and ideas for folks who are navigating the non-linear role of parenting, hence “curved like a crescent”. Philosophy and techniques are inspired by a Montessori background but the information is for parents of ALL persuasions, backgrounds and beliefs.

Author

Denise

Category

Kids

Latest episode

Jul 13, 2025

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Episodes

Independence Day 21.12.2021

Allowing for and helping your children establish “independence” is an essential part of growing up. This episode helps you understand the why and how to do it.

The Best Gift You Can Give Your Kids 29.10.2021

While we may want to share gifts in many different ways, this episode emphasizes the most meaningful gift you will ever give to your children: You!

The Balance of Family Power 13.09.2021

This episode will help parents see who has the “power” within the family. They will learn about their parenting style and will be guided toward ways to create a balance of power for all family members.

Replacing "Good Job" 21.07.2021

This episode guides you in expanding your vocabulary beyond the iconic, "good job" to a more enriched and meaningful way to acknowledge your childrens' accomplishments and success.

The Need for Nature 27.04.2021

This episode will guide you toward some simple ideas for connecting your kids to their natural environment and hopefully entice you to GO (get outside).

Things Your Child’s Teacher Would Like You To Know 11.03.2021

In a conversation with a dear friend and colleague, we explore ways you can foster more connection and a better relationship with your child.

The Helicopter and the Lawnmower 31.01.2021

All parents want their kids to be happy, independent and successful.  This episode guides you through the process of parenting in ways that nurture the path toward independence while normalizing the bumps along the way, avoiding the detrimental effects of "helicoptering" and  the "lawn mower."

Movement and Cognition 07.11.2020

This episode details how children of all ages learn through movement and gives you a few ideas on ways to help facilitate their cognitive development.

The Words We Choose 04.10.2020

This episode will help you learn ways of communicating with your kids that are positive and that will elicit cooperation and appropriate behavior.

The Importance of Practical Skills 13.09.2020

Offering many ways for your children to engage in practical living skills will help them develop order, coordination, concentration and independence.

You Get What You Expect and Model 29.08.2020

Learn how to interact with your child to help elicit more positive and socially acceptable behavior while preserving everyone’s self worth.

Follow the Child 11.08.2020

This episode offers us ways to observe kids so we understand how they learn. From this information, we can implement best practices for child-led education that truly engages the whole child.

Choice, Independence and Emotional Awareness in Childhood 02.08.2020

Learning how to set up a healthy framework for your kids and then allowing and encouraging choice-making within that structure is critical to the healthy development of your child’s emotional intelligence, growth and independence.

Boundaries with Children 21.07.2020

Why children need consistency and how to set clear boundaries.

Children and Technology 15.07.2020

We know technology is here to stay! In this podcast I share ways to create a healthy learning environment for your child as well as how the overuse of screens can pose a hazard to their development.

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