Welcome Back - Season 2 Episode 1

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Welcome Back - Season 2 Episode 1

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Oct 17, 2021

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Shelf Help season 2 is here! Nicole and Amy are back with new episodes of Shelf Help to share more about their journey as Montessori parents. In this week's episode, we're reintroducing ourselves and catching up from the summer off. Show Notes: https://www.thekavanaughreport.com/2021/10/shelf-help-season-2-ep-1-welcome-back.html

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Oct 17, 2021

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Parenting is tough these days; it can feel even harder when you're doing it alone. That's why we're here - this is Shelf Help, where Montessori and parenting meet. Join Nicole Kavanaugh, Amy Dorsch, and friends to chat about Montessori, kids, mom life, and all the joy in between.

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