Courtney and Michael Adamo are joined by author and Montessori educator Simone Davies for a conversation about how our homes can nurture independence in children.Simone shares her insights on fostering autonomy and responsibility from a young age, and offers simple, practical ideas—like installing low hooks for brooms, using baskets for toys and involving children in everyday tasks. She also touches on the power of visual calendars and how to make chores feel fun and engaging.Together we explore how encouraging independence at home not only builds confidence and executive functioning, but also supports long-term family harmony and personal growth.Order The Family HomeLearn about Montessori philosophy with Simone Davies
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Series Introduction
Welcome to our first episode of The Family Home podcast—created to accompany our new book of the same name, launching in September 2025.The book, featuring 24 homes across three continents, focuses on the themes that create joy, connection and meaning in a family home. In this introductory episode, we share the story behind the book, what to expect from the podcast series and the kinds of thoughtful conversations and guests you’ll hear in the weeks ahead.Thanks so much for listening!x Courtney & MichaelYou can order a copy of The Family Home here.
This special podcast miniseries celebrates the launch of our new book, The Family Home. Over the eight episodes we'll be diving into the themes of the book and talking about how to create a home filled with intention, warmth, joy and connection. We'll be sharing our own experiences, chatting with inspiring guests, and exploring everything from family rituals to home organisation tips. Our book, The Family Home, published by Hardie Grant is available to order at https://courtneyadamo.com/books
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