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Journal Entry #51 - You Don’t Have to Be Happy All the Time
This episode explores a tender moment when a scraped knee became a doorway into a deeper lesson: you don’t have to be happy all the time.
Through Montessori eyes, we learn the power of sitting with discomfort, honoring big feelings, and resisting the urge to fix too fast.
More than just parenting advice, this episode joins a larger cultural conversation about how modern dads are redefining strength — moving from stoicism to softness, from silence to presence.
What You’ll Hear:
* An intimate journal entry witnessing a child’s small hurt
* A reflection on the emotional patience Montessori…
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