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…

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!…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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! …

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…

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…

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…

In Season 2 Episode 19 of our Montessori Babies podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing Gabrielle Kotkov of Multilingual Montessori! This week we discussed: Benefits of multilingualism Different approaches of supporting multilingualism in children Different language games and activities to play and more! Dive into Gabrielle's Multilingual Monte…

In Season 2 Episode 18 of our Montessori Babies podcast, we are venturing into the great outdoors to dive into the benefits that nature has for our babies! This week we discussed: Current research in relation to young children and nature Developmental benefits Benefits for the entire family Earthing as an ancient practice and more! Head on over to …

In Season 2 Episode 17 of our Montessori Babies podcast, we are diving into whether or not the Montessori approach in infancy and toddlerhood can support emotional development! This week we discussed: Attachment vs emotional development Tools in Montessori preparation to support emotional development Environment approaches to support emotional deve…

In Season 2 Episode 16 of our Montessori Babies podcast, I had the honor of chatting with Lynda Apostol, but you probably know her as The Montessori Teacher! She shared all about what Montessori homeschooling looks like beyond toddlerhood. This week we discussed: What is Montessori homeschooling in Primary? What is Montessori homeschooling in Eleme…

In Season 2 Episode 15 of our Montessori Babies podcast, I had the opportunity to chat with Katie Ferraro of the Baby Led Wean Team all about Baby-Led Weaning and it's relationship to Montessori! This week we discussed: What is baby-led weaning? Benefits to baby-led weaning Common mistakes made when starting solids Montessori and BLW and more! You …

In Season 2 Episode 14 of our Montessori Babies podcast, we are diving in to common hesitations that people have when introduced to Montessori in infancy! This week we discussed: Montessori Independence in Infancy Conflicting cultural views the initial work that goes into Montessori At Home the rigidity of Montessori and more! Head on over to EZPZf…

In Season 2 Episode 13 of our Montessori Babies podcast, I had the honor of having Rachel, Megan, and Laura from the Montessori Moms in the Wild Podcast! This week we discussed: Our role as parents versus Montessori guides in the classroom Expectations between school and home environments Expectations for the children in the different environments …

In Season 2 Episode 12 of our Montessori Babies podcast, we are talking all about an transition cues and how to use them in infancy and simultaneously make their transition into toddlerhood easier! This week we discussed: What are transition cues? Transition cue examples How to use transition cues with babies Benefits of transition cues and more! H…

In Season 2 Episode 11 of our Montessori Babies podcast, we are talking all about an element of being a Prepared Adult as a Montessori parent via self-care! This week we discussed: Why we need to fill our own cup as a Montessori Parent How our own self care has an impact on baby Simple yet effective tips that take minimal time for the sleepy, busy …

In Season 2 Episode 10 of our Montessori Babies podcast, we are talking all about talking to friends, family, and caregivers about doing Montessori with your baby! This week we discussed: Why these types of conversations can be so hard What to expect in these types of convos How to describe Montessori in infancy to someone who has never heard of it…

In Season 2 Episode 9 of our Montessori Babies podcast, we are talking all about supporting baby through a big transition: moving houses! This week we discussed: Feeding babies the Montessori way Following the Child during meals What it looks like in reality Progressing to feeding independence And more! Head on over to EZPZfun.com to discover their…

In Season 2 Episode 8 of our Montessori Babies podcast, we are talking all about supporting baby through a big transition: moving houses! This week we discussed: Prepping baby for the move Moving day tips for baby What to expect during this transition Baby's first encounter with the home And more! Head on over to EZPZfun.com to discover their beaut…

In Season 2 Episode 7 of our Montessori Babies podcast, we are talking all about how using the Montessori Floor Bed with Infants! This week we discussed: What the Montessori Floor bed is When to begin Benefits of using the floor bed The role of movement in learning And more! Head on over to EZPZfun.com to discover their beautiful baby feeding produ…

In Season 2 Episode 6 of our Montessori Babies show, we are talking all about how some things that are surprising as a Montessori parent! This week we discussed: How often babies change Keeping an open mind and growth mindset How to change with your baby Addressing yourself in this new role Staying inspired And more! Head on over to EZPZfun.com to …

In Season 2 Episode 5 of our Montessori Babies show, we are talking all about how to find baby's interest! This week we discussed: Why baby's interest is important in Montessori How to use their interest to guide what you offer What an interested baby looks like Knowing when interest shifts Re-offering previously interested materials And more! Head…

In Season 2 Episode 4 of our Montessori Babies show, we are hopping on that fun trend of sharing 5 things that I would never do as a Montessori Babies Expert! This week we discussed: Talking about baby in front of baby How to entertain a Montessori Baby Comparing baby to other baby's development Expecting perfection Judging other parents Montessori…

In Season 2 Episode 3 our Montessori Babies show, we are talking all about some of the things that I make sure to do with my baby everyday as a Baby Development expert and Montessorian! This week we discussed: Various purposeful ways to talk to baby Development of respect of self Slowing down the Montessori way Getting outside in nature And more! H…

In Season 2 Episode 2 our Montessori Babies show, we are talking all about preparing our sweet babies for the Montessori Feeding experience! This week we discussed: Montessori feedings Food exposure before solid food intro The family meal Empowering our babies through mindset and interactions And more! Check out the Tripp-Trapp Chair + Newborn Atta…

Welcome to Season 2 of our Montessori Babies podcast! In this first episode of the second season of our show, we are talking all about Montessori during the hour of birth! This week we discussed: The realities of birth What Montessori actually looks like at birthing hour My Montessori birth story "Following the Child" from womb to world What to exp…

In Episode 36 of our Montessori Babies Podcast, we spoke about some amazing ways that we can support our babies on their journey through infancy into toddlerhood! This week we discussed: What the transition from infancy to toddlerhood looks like How following the child in infancy sets them up for toddlerhood Addressing our mindset General timeline …

In Episode 35 of our Montessori Babies show, we dive into some ways that we can prepare for our Montessori Experience during pregnancy! This week we discussed: Practicing Slowing Down The child's first prepared environment Tiny moments of love for our body Mentally preparing for this journey And more! Head on over to EZPZfun.com to discover their b…

In episode 33 of our Montessori Babies show, we dive into implementing Montessori Principles and Ideas during the diapering process! This week we discussed: Opportunities for involvement within diapering Reducing Diapering struggles Developing respect of body Directed Choices within the process Stand-Up Diapering And more! Study about conversation …

In episode 32, I had EZPZ's amazing Pediatric Feeding Specialist and Speech and Language Pathologist back on our show. She was kind enough to share all about straw cup milestones with our babies! This week we discussed: Precursors to drinking from a straw cup Medical Benefits of Straw Cup Speech Benefits of Straw Cup What to put in the straw cup Ho…

In episode 31 of our Montessori Babies show, we dive into whether Attachment Theory (forming a secure attachment) and Montessori's idea of Fostering Independence conflict. This week we discussed: What Attachment Theory is Forming a secure attachment Attachment Theory vs Attachment Parenting What does Fostering Independence mean? Do Fostering Indepe…

In honor of our 30th Episode, we dive into what a Montessori Education looks like for our sweet babies! This week we discussed: The Education of the Baby How and When Babies Learn About Their World Similarities Between Child Development World & Montessori World And we have some giant announcements toward the end of the show! Thank you so much to Es…

In Episode 29, I had the honor of interviewing the amazing Lea Shell, COO of one of my favorite Montessori Baby Material shops, Essential Montessori! We discussed: What are Montessori Baby Grasping Materials? Montessori Materials vs. Other Materials on Market Benefits of Wooden Montessori Materials How to Care for Wooden Montessori Materials And mo…

In Episode 28, I began discussing the Montessori idea of Freedom of Movement and how it applies to infancy! We discussed: What is Freedom of Movement? Prepared Environment Importance of Movement to Infancy Containers Montessori Floor Bed And more! Head on over to EZPZfun.com to discover their beautiful products that were specially formulated by mot…

In Episode 27, I spoke all about laying foundations for teaching our sweet babies to clean...the Montessori Way! We discussed: Montessori Approach to Cleaning "Help Me Help Myself" - Montessori Finding Moments to include baby Making cleaning part of the Montessori lesson Modeling pride in environment And more! Head on over to EZPZfun.com to discove…

In Episode 26, I spoke to EZPZ's amazing Pediatric Feeding Specialist, Ms. Dawn Winkelmann, all about the benefits of using a bowl during mealtime! We discussed: Basic Developmental benefits of using a bowl Pro Tips to Using a bowl Safety benefits of using a bowl Crossing the midline How to reduce food throwing And more! Head on over to EZPZfun.com…

In Episode 25, we dive into the link between the developmental milestone of object permanence and separation anxiety! We discussed: Jean Piaget What is object permanence? When does object permanence typically emerge? What is separation anxiety? Ways to support baby during this time Ways to support yourself during this time And more! Head on over to…

In Episode 24 I had an amazing interview with the Topponcino Co. co-owner, Amber Vick to talk all about the Montessori Topponcino! We discussed: What is the Montessori Topponcino? How to use the Topponcino When to start the Topponcino How she got started making the Topponcino Benefits to the Baby Benefits to the Adult And more! To grab your very ow…

In Episode 23, we jump into being present with babies! We discussed: How being present affects baby development How to be physically, mentally, and spiritually present with baby How to prepare your space to allow this type of presence Optimal times during the day for this type of presence And more! Head on over to EZPZfun.com to discover their beau…

In Episode 22, we have the EZPZ's Speech & Language Pathologist & Pediatric Feeding Specialist to discuss teaching babies to drink from an open up! We discussed: When to start drinking from an open cup Medical Benefits to Open Cup Drinking Baby Mouth Milestones You May Not Know Getting Prepared For Open Cup Drinking Language Benefits to Open Cup Dr…

In Episode 21, we talk all about the benefits of offering directed choices to babies and toddlers! We discuss things like... What are directed choices? Benefits of Directed Choices Using Directed Choices to Empower your child Using Directed Choices as a tool for toddlerhood In-directed choices And more! I had so much fun recording Episode 21 of the…

In Episode 20, I offer my best tips on how to be your best prepared adult by how we handle those more stressful situations when working with babies! We discuss things like... Various situations that can occur The Prepared Adult Co-Regulation & Modeling Various Studies on Immediate Stress Relief Using Breath to Calm Yourself and Baby Music and Movem…

In Episode 19, we begin to dive into understanding infant and toddler behaviors, such as hitting, biting, hair pulling, and more.! We touch on... The Developmental Significance Behind Behaviors Behaviors in Infancy Behaviors in Toddlerhood How to Handle Behaviors from 0-3 Positive Redirection & Reinforcement And more! I had so much fun creating Epi…

In Episode 18, I talk all about why I love helping people like you optimize baby development through a Montessori Lens, by journeying through the importance of infancy! This weeks episode is also an announcement episode! We touch on... The Importance of the first couple years How the perspective on infancy has evolved The Infant Mind Announcing the…

In Episode 17, we talk all about the Child Development and Montessori perspectives of supporting the Development of Concentration in our sweet Babies! We discuss things like... How Babies Learn to Concentrate Setting Up Their Environment To Support Development of Concentration Types of Toys/Materials That Optimally Support Development of Concentrat…

In Episode 16, we talk all about the Child Development and Montessori perspectives of teaching manners to our sweet babies! We discuss things like... The 2 Main Views on Teaching Babies Manners Montessori Approach to Manners Grace & Courtesy The #1 Way Babies Will Learn Manners Pro Tip to Modeling Manners And more! If you're interested in reading t…