Best Montessori Babies Podcasts (2024)

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Healing Your Inner Child While Parenting 28:21

7d ago28:21

28:21

In Season 2 Episode 32 of our Montessori Babies Podcast, I dove into some ideas to nurture your inner child while parenting your sweet baby! This week we discussed: Montessori principles that can support both you and baby Setting up your home to allow for inner child work Creative ways to address your inner child while parenting Giving yourself gra…

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Understanding the Montessori Philosophy with Sandra Copping 35:06

2M ago35:06

35:06

In Season 2 Episode 31 of our Montessori Babies Podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing Sandra Copping, a seasoned Montessorian from the UK! This week we discussed understanding the Montessori philosophy and what that looks like when you apply it both inside and outside of the home! You can find Sandra's Facebook page below! Montessori with Mis…

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57. Montessori Toddlers with Nichole Holtvluwer 1:17:24

2M ago1:17:24

1:17:24

Nichole Holtvluwer is a mom and Montessorian with over two decades of experience working with young children. Nichole currently lives and works as a Montessori Toddler Guide at Hala Kahiki Montessori School on the island of Lāna’i, part of the Hawaiian archipelago, with her husband and their 3yo daughter and 7yo dog. You may know Nichole as Radicle…

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56. Bilingualism at 15 months: Italy with a Baby 37:13

2M ago37:13

37:13

Today’s episode is the second in a series of check-ins with my good friend and new bilingual mom, Samantha! In our first conversation, I introduced you to Samantha and her one-year-old daughter, who is learning both English and Italian at home. We talkd about the joys and challenges Samantha was experiencing with her daughter’s bilingualism, and wh…

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Embracing New Montessori Motherhood with Ingrid Rhodes 34:52

2M ago34:52

34:52

In Season 2 Episode 30 of our Montessori Babies Podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing Ingrid Rhodes, a certified Educational Psychologist, Montessorian, Positive Discipline Educator, Author, and fellow new Mama! This week we discussed: Social media insights and motherhood The realities of self care in new motherhood Seeking external support C…

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Arts and Crafts | Parents discuss being creative when you have a toddler 44:42

3M ago44:42

44:42

In this bonus episode, Emma and Elliot chat about the crafts they've done during series 2 and about the creative activities they do with their 2-year-old daughter. Are you a creative parent, do you enjoy arts or crafts? What activities do you do with your baby or toddler? Do you have any suggestions for future crafts you'd like to see on 'Don't wak…

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Finding Your New Mom Confidence with Becky Myers-Pollock 42:14

3M ago42:14

42:14

In Season 2 Episode 29 of our Montessori Babies Podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing an AMI trained Montessori Guide and new Mama, Becky Myers-Pollock! This week we discussed: How the Montessori approach can support new motherhood What you actually need for baby How to do Montessori in a smaller home Home vs. Classroom environments And more!…

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Tangents | Extra parenting stories and outtakes from series two (Bonus) 1:00:00

4M ago1:00:00

1:00:00

More baby and toddler stories and experiences - Join us in the editing room of the PodCraft for a bonus, mega-episode, full of all the bits and bobs that got cut out during series two. Plus interesting tangents and conversation from Emma, Elliot and some of our special guests that we couldn't fit into the main episodes. And all the silly humour and…

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Cloth Nappies | Parents discuss being environmentally conscious (with special guest Fran) 49:58

4M ago49:58

49:58

How to be more eco-friendly when you have babies or toddlers? This is the one where Emma chats with special guest Fran (eco enthusiast and mum of three) about sustainability and trying to be environmentally conscious as a parent. With lots of great tips for reducing our carbon footprint, but also an encouragement not to feel guilty - you're probabl…

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Montessori From The Beginning with Pamela Green 1:00:11

4M ago1:00:11

1:00:11

In Season 2 Episode 28 of our Montessori Babies Podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing Pamela Green from Ananda Montessori! This week we discussed: The prenatal life Ways to prepare for birth Writing your own story Tips for the newborn phase and much more! You can find Pamela's resources below! Website: https://www.anandamontessori.com/ Instag…

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Childbirth | Parents share their story of induction and C-section 1:07:37

4M ago1:07:37

1:07:37

Emma's experience of being induced, labour, and having an emergency cesarean. This is the one where Emma and Elliot finally chat about the birth story of their firstborn - their naive assumptions, frustrations with the NHS, the dad-to-be perspective, and how they found giving birth during a pandemic. This is a special extended episode that's longer…

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Potty Training for Babies | Parents discuss Elimination Communication 54:04

5M ago54:04

54:04

Toilet Training at six months? Out of nappies by one? This is the one where Emma and Elliot chat about their journey and the challenges with Elimination Communication - how it differs from potty training toddlers and their encouragement to give it a go at any age! This isn't to show off, but to share a different parenting experience. We'd love to h…

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55. The Montessori Child with Simone Davies and Junnifa Uzodike 53:31

5M ago53:31

53:31

My guests for this episode are Simone Davies and Junnifa Uzodike, the authors of the upcoming book, The Montessori Child. They are both accomplished Montessorians and authors, and just generally lovely people. We had a great conversation about their work and their upcoming book, and I know you’re going to enjoy it. Simone Davies is the author of “T…

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All the Fandoms | Parents discuss introducing kids to our interests 46:49

5M ago46:49

46:49

What geeky interests have you introduced to your children? Films, TV shows, books, video games, board games, theatre or musicals? This is the one where Emma and Elliot chat about Star Wars, Harry Potter, Anime, Pixar, Disney, Lord of the Rings, Pokemon, and so much more! What are you looking forward to doing with your toddler? Or send us a photo if…

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Creative Play | Parents discuss Montessori and Waldorf 49:08

5M ago49:08

49:08

Is Montessori more than having wooden toys? What is Waldorf? And how do they apply to babies and toddlers? This is the one where Emma and Elliot chat about: education styles, imagination, sensory trays, being inspired by Bluey, avoiding plastic toys and electronics, how nurseries have changed, and our childhood experiences (and hopes) of school and…

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Montessori, Hygiene, and Lice Prevention with Ilene Steinberg 49:31

5M ago49:31

49:31

In Season 2 Episode 27 of our Montessori Babies podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing Ilene Steinberg from ! This week we discussed: Montessori and Hygiene Including baby in hygiene Lice prevention tips for parents and more! You can find Ilene's resources below! Website: https://www.centerforlicecontrol.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.c…

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Leaving the house | Parenting milestones (with special guest Anna) 44:25

5M ago44:25

44:25

Being honest about parenting challenges. This is the one where Emma and Elliot, along with the amazing Anna, discuss parenting milestones with babies and toddlers. What moments have been the most meaningful for you as a parent? Leaving the house for the first time. Having a day or night away from your baby for the first time. Returning to work. Suc…

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Embodied Parenting Weekend Retreats in the UAE 15:25

6M ago15:25

15:25

Launching Embodied Parenting Weekend Retreats in Ajman on February 2nd.Join us for the UAE's first Embodied Parenting Pretreat for Mothers. This incredible weekend retreat will be hosted at the sensational @zoyawellbeing and includes full board 5 star accommodation for 2 nights, yoga, meditation, sound healing, breathwork, a nutrition consultation …

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Consumerism | Parents discuss the pressure to buy 46:29

6M ago46:29

46:29

Does society exploit parents? Push us to buy unnecessary stuff? What do you find frustrating about materialism with a toddler or baby... This is the one where Emma and Elliot discuss being guilted to buy new and expensive items for your child, the scam of baby products, buying presents at birthdays and Christmas, and all the useless things that are…

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54. Inside a Dual Language Public Montessori Charter School 34:03

6M ago34:03

34:03

Alexandra Torres Guerrero is the Interim Principal at Latin American Montessori Bilingual Public Charter School in Washington DC, where students learn in both English and Spanish. Alex was born in Bogotá, Colombia and has lived in the DC area since 2007. She is AMI-trained at the 0-3 and 3-6 levels, and is currently doing her AMI Administrators Cer…

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New Year Bonus Content | Parenting podcast outtakes, stories and extras 37:31

6M ago37:31

37:31

Join us in the editing room of the Podcraft for a mid-series special, extra, bonus, mega-episode, full of all the bits and bobs that got cut out. "Don't wake the baby!" bloopers, outtakes and even more parenting stories and interesting tangents that we physically couldn't fit in the first half of series 2. Looking forward to loads of new content in…

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What Art Teaches Us with Katherine Cespedes 47:16

6M ago47:16

47:16

In Season 2 Episode 26 of our Montessori Babies podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing a fellow Montessori Mama, Katherine Cespedes! She had an amazing presentation on what art teaches young children and parents alike! This week we discussed: What art can teach young children What we can do to best support their artistic journeys Research on a…

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Christmas Special | Parents discuss babies and toddlers (with guest Vicki) 47:01

6M ago47:01

47:01

What are the challenges at Christmas with a baby or toddler? This is the one where Emma and Elliot are joined by special guest Vicki to discuss everything from presents, Elf on the Shelf, Father Christmas, traditions, Church and more. How did you find your first Christmas with a baby? (or what are you concerned about?) What are the biggest challeng…

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Illness Central | Parents discuss nursery and childcare 50:33

7M ago50:33

50:33

Do you have the grandparents help with childcare? Do you have a nanny, childminder, babysitter or au pair? Sickness, colds, starting nursery and childcare emergencies! This is the one where Emma and Elliot discuss how they manage and share their experience of nursery and illness. Apologies for the change in audio quality halfway through. Watch alon…

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53. Indigenous Montessori Education with Trisha Moquino 47:18

7M ago47:18

47:18

Trisha Moquino is a member of the Cochiti, Kewa, and Ohkay Ohwingeh Tribal Nations. She is the Co-Founder, Education Director and Elementary Keres Speaking Guide at Keres Children's Learning Center, an Indigenous Language Immersion Montessori school in Cochiti Pueblo, NM. Trisha also helps in the continued development of KCLC’s Indigenous Montessor…

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Going From 1 to 2 Montessori Babies with Sarah Tso 44:48

7M ago44:48

44:48

In Season 2 Episode 25 of our Montessori Babies podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing Sarah Tso from Real Life Monti Mama on what it was like going from 1 to 2 Montessori children! This week we discussed: Ways to prep for 2 children before 2nd baby is born How to encourage a relationship Family dynamic changes Prepared Montessori Home for 2 c…

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Sweet Potato | Parents discuss baby-led weaning 41:19

7M ago41:19

41:19

What was your child's first food? Did you do baby food, spoon feeding or baby-led weaning? This is the one where Emma and Elliot discuss all about first foods, the mess, the experience of weaning and much more. Send us your Parenting Stories or comments to feature! www.instagram.com/dontwakethebaby_podcast/ Connect and discuss with other parents ov…

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Stretch Marks | Parents discuss first pregnancy 50:44

7M ago50:44

50:44

Did you glow during your pregnancy? How did you find your first pregnancy? Join Emma and Elliot for the first episode of series two! As usual, we had too much to fit in! - but it's the one where we discuss everything from multivitamins, finding out you're pregnant, to being a dad-to-be, names, genders and more. Join in the conversation. You don't h…

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52. Literacy Learning with Zil Jaeger 50:58

7M ago50:58

50:58

Zil Jaeger (they/them) is a Montessori educator, consultant and coach, with a passion for literacy and a commitment to anti-bias, antiracist education. They are Montessori trained at the 3-6 and 6-12 levels, with multiple literacy certifications. They believe that classrooms should be spaces of joy, critical engagement, and community-minded learnin…

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Enriching Environments on Afternoons with Helen Farmer 15:22

7M ago15:22

15:22

Beating parenting overwhelm, Mum guilt and not feeling good enough, this is a terrific interview from November 2023 when I was lucky enough to be invited on to speak with Helen Farmer on Dubai Eye. An essential 15 minute pick-me-up for parents with children of all ages!

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Series two trailer | New series of Don't wake the baby! 2:52

7M ago2:52

2:52

A brand new series of our PodCraft for parents will start next week (1st December) with new weekly episodes... We can't wait to share it with you all! x Unwind with us on sleepless nights to a wholesome mix of parenting, humour, and crafting. We’re not here to provide answers but to share our experiences, explore how parenting has changed, and buil…

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From Public School to Montessori with Gloria Lane 50:32

7M ago50:32

50:32

In Season 2 Episode 24 of our Montessori Babies podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing Gloria Lane from Montessori Mama Life! This week we discussed: Teaching 1st grade at public school Discovering Montessori at home Homeschooling Montessori style LOTS of Montessori tips for the home and much more! You can find Gloria's resources below! Websit…

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51. Equity in Public Montessori with Jasmine Williams 53:04

8M ago53:04

53:04

Jasmine Williams is the Race and Equity Specialist at the National Center for Montessori in the Public Sector. Jazz provides race and equity guidance and education, and delivers Montessori theory and practice instruction for the NCMPS Montessori Teacher Residency. Jazz has worked in bilingual Montessori programs for 12 years, including 8 years in a…

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Montessori and Twins with Emma, The Montessori Twin Mama 32:59

8M ago32:59

32:59

In Season 2 Episode 23 of our Montessori Babies podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing Emma, The Montessori Twin Mama! This week we discussed: The reality of raising twin babies How Montessori can support your journey The uniqueness of each child Floor beds with twins and more! You can find Emma aka The Montessori Twin Mama's resources below! …

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50. Bilingualism at 12 months: Meet Samantha 37:22

8M ago37:22

37:22

Today we’re doing something a little different! This is the first episode of what will become a series of check-ins with my good friend and new bilingual mom, Samantha. In this first conversation, I’ll introduce you to Samantha and her one-year-old daughter, who is learning both English and Italian at home. We’ll talk about the current joys and cha…

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BEST OF SERIES ONE | New series of "Don't wake the baby" coming soon! 3:19

8M ago3:19

3:19

A little trailer just to remind you that we're still here! Emma and Elliot will be back soon for the second series of "Don't wake the baby!" Join in the conversation and contribute to series two... Watch or comment on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dontwakethebaby_podcast Share your Parenting Stories to feature: www.instagram.com/dontwakethebaby…

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49. Multilingual Homeschooling with Elizabeth M. Castillo 44:33

8M ago44:33

44:33

Elizabeth M. Castillo is a multilingual poet, writer, teacher, and parent. Her childhood was split between the Congo and England, and she spent her adolescent years on the tiny, tropical island of Mauritius. She now lives in Paris with her family and two cats. Elizabeth homeschools her two daughters, and writes a variety of different things, in a v…

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Non-Montessori Things I Do With My Baby 14:31

9M ago14:31

14:31

In Season 2 Episode 22 of our Montessori Babies podcast, I we are talking all about some of the non-Montessori things I do with my baby. This week we discussed: The unique Montessori journey of each person 3 Non-Montessori things I do with my son Empowering you as your child's advocate Promos and gifts coming up and more! 👉 [FREE MONTESSORI PARENTI…

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48. What if my child switches between languages? 14:22

9M ago14:22

14:22

Today's Frequently Asked Question is from a listener: What if my child switches between langauges? I'm back with another Frequently Asked Questions episode - a quick, bite-sized episode focusing on one frequently asked question about language acquisition, Montessori language development principles, or multilingualism. I alternate these episodes wit…

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47. Bianca Solorzano on Montessori with Babies 38:01

9M ago38:01

38:01

Bianca Solorzano is a Montessori guide and consultant for Baby Tour Guide. In the past Bianca has run her own Montessori Infant Classroom, otherwise known as a Nido, and has also held roles in Admissions and School Administration. She now supports parents and educators through her Montessori Babies Podcast, the Montessori Babies Course, and on her …

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What babies need! Episode 14 - Season 2 33:09

9M ago33:09

33:09

All about babies - in this episode we looked at how to follow our child's natural path of development joyfully.We dove into a huge shift in our perspective of babies - how we can move from a position of wanting to contain them, to respecting them, seeing how capable they are.All babies need is connection- movement and communication ❤️For in depth M…

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Montessori Autumn Ideas and Controversies 22:16

9M ago22:16

22:16

In Season 2 Episode 21 of our Montessori Babies podcast, I we are talking all about some fun Fall ideas and controversies when implementing Montessori at home! This week we discussed: Montessori Fall baby activities The uniqueness of Fall sensory The Halloween Controversy DIY Art Ideas and more! 👉 [FREE MONTESSORI PARENTING WORKSHOP] How to Fosteri…

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Bonus Episode: Advice from Past Guests 28:45

9M ago28:45

28:45

Today is a very special day: I started this podcast exactly two years ago, in September 2021! Since then, I’ve interviewed over 40 educators, parents, authors, researchers, professors and experts about Montessori and multilingualism. A few months after I first started the podcast, in December 2021, I put together this bonus episode with advice from…

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46. Jenna Clark Embrey, Dramaturg at Lincoln Center Theater 58:28

10M ago58:28

58:28

Jenna Clark Embrey is the Literary Manager and Dramaturg at Lincoln Center Theater in New York City. Jenna develops plays and supports playwrights alongside serving as the Executive Editor of the Lincoln Center Review. She received her MFA from the American Repertory Theater/Moscow Art Theater School for Advanced Theater Training at Harvard Univers…

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Bonus Content | Parenting podcast outtakes from series one 45:57

10M ago45:57

45:57

Bloopers, outtakes and more parenting stories - Join us in the editing room of the Podcraft for a special, extra, bonus, mega-episode, full of all the bits and bobs that got cut out. Plus interesting tangents that we physically couldn't fit into the main series. Thank you so much to all our listeners and those who've joined us during the pilot seri…

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Newborns | Parents discuss surviving the first week with a baby 45:19

10M ago45:19

45:19

Is the first week with a new baby the hardest? This is the one where Emma and Elliot ask: Can you survive on chocolate, or did you prep meals? What was the best gift you received? Should you allow guests in the first week? When's the best time to announce the birth? And how have things changed since the 90s when we were young? - a mega-packed and s…

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French Parenting | Parents discuss UK differences (with special guest Becky) 49:41

10M ago49:41

49:41

Is the system in France better for parents? In this exciting special episode, we are joined by Emma's sister Rebecca to discuss the differences between France and the UK - covering childbirth, gender roles, childcare, food, primary school, parenting and much more! France vs UK - what's your experience? Share your thoughts with us! Has anything surp…

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From the Archives: 5. Hannah Ewert-Krocker on Montessori with Adolescents 57:26

11M ago57:26

57:26

If you've ever wondered about Montessori at the adolescent level, this is the episode for you! In this episode, I speak with Hannah Ewert-Krocker, a former Montessori child who worked as the director of the farm school program at the Denver Montessori Junior/Senior High School for seven years. Hannah shares incredible insights about Montessori at t…

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Multi Births | Parents discuss being a quadruplet vs an only child 52:03

11M ago52:03

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What's it like growing up as an identical quadruplet? Do you have twins, triplets, or siblings? This is the one where Emma and Elliot discuss the differences in experience between being a quadruplet and being an only child - and how it affects our parenting today. Watch along with the craft on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@dontwakethebaby_podcast Send …

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Montessori Ideas To Bring Peace to Parenting 18:38

11M ago18:38

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In Season 2 Episode 20 of our Montessori Babies podcast, I dove into some Montessori ideas that are incredibly helpful to keep at the forefront of your mind as you go about your days with baby! This week we discussed: Montessori approach to mindset The uniqueness of each child The in-home Montessori Experience Making Montessori work for you and mor…

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