Courtney and Michael Adamo are joined by author and mother Elizabeth Antonia for an inspiring conversation about the power of family rituals.

Drawing from her own family life and her beautiful book Early Riser Companion, Elizabeth shares how small, repeated actions can bring rhythm, connection and meaning to our days. Together, we explore the role of rituals in deepening family bonds, slowing down in a fast-paced world and finding joy in the everyday. We reflect on how these themes appear in The Family Home, and the quiet power of creating intentional spaces and rhythms that support family life.

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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.

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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 & Michael

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