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 changeKeeping an open mind and growth mindsetHow to change with your babyAddressing yourself in this new roleStaying inspiredAnd more!The week of September 19 - 23, 2022 I am hosting a GIVEAWAY offering 3 FULL SCHOLARSHIPS to The Montessori Babies Course! How to enter via form: Fill out this form (linked...

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 MontessoriHow to use their interest to guide what you offerWhat an interested baby looks likeKnowing when interest shiftsRe-offering previously interested materialsAnd more!Grab my FREE Mini Course: Essentials To Beginning Montessori with Babies here! Enroll in my FREE course instantly! Head on over to EZPZfun.com to discover...

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 babyHow to entertain a Montessori BabyComparing baby to other baby's developmentExpecting perfection Judging other parents Montessori - nessAnd more!Grab my FREE Mini Course: Essentials To Beginning Montessori with Babies here! Enroll in my FREE course instantly! Head on over to...

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 selfSlowing down the Montessori wayGetting outside in natureAnd more!Grab my FREE Mini Course: Essentials To Beginning Montessori with Babies here! Enroll in my FREE course instantly! Head on over to EZPZfun.com to...

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 feedingsFood exposure before solid food introThe family mealEmpowering our babies through mindset and interactions And more!Grab my FREE Mini Course: Essentials To Beginning Montessori with Babies here! Enroll in my FREE course instantly! Check out the Tripp-Trapp Chair + Newborn Attachment linked here. Head on over...

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 birthWhat Montessori actually looks like at birthing hourMy Montessori birth story"Following the Child" from womb to worldWhat to expect from Season 2!And more!Grab my FREE Mini Course: Essentials To Beginning Montessori with Babies here! Enroll in my FREE course instantly! I had...

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 likeHow following the child in infancy sets them up for toddlerhood Addressing our mindsetGeneral timeline for when babies are considered "toddlers"And more!Grab my FREE Mini Course: Essentials To Beginning Montessori with Babies here! Enroll in my FREE...

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 DownThe child's first prepared environmentTiny moments of love for our bodyMentally preparing for this journeyAnd more!Grab my FREE Mini Course: Essentials To Beginning Montessori with Babies here! Enroll in my FREE course instantly! ✨Interested in creating your own Montessori Baby Experience through a step-by-step...

In episode 34 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 diaperingReducing Diapering strugglesDeveloping respect of bodyDirected Choices within the processStand-Up DiaperingAnd more!✨Interested in creating your own Montessori Baby Experience through a step-by-step guide to understanding Baby Development + Montessori in Infancy PLUS learning how to...

In episode 33, 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 cupMedical Benefits of Straw CupSpeech Benefits of Straw CupWhat to put in the straw cupHow to know your child has mastered the Straw CupAnd more!A huge thank you to one of our amazing sponsors, EZPZ! Head on over to EZPZfun.com to discover...

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 isForming a secure attachmentAttachment Theory vs Attachment ParentingWhat does Fostering Independence mean?Do Fostering Independence and forming a secure attachment conflict?And more!I am so happy to announce that this Spring I will be teaching the Montessori Babies Online...

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 BabyHow and When Babies Learn About Their WorldSimilarities Between Child Development World & Montessori WorldAnd we have some giant announcements toward the end of the show!(Spoiler alerts below... ;) ) I am so happy to announce that this Spring I will be teaching the Montessori Babies Online Course! Click here to check out the...

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 MarketBenefits of Wooden Montessori MaterialsHow to Care for Wooden Montessori MaterialsAnd more!I had so much fun recording Episode 29 of the Montessori Babies Podcast! If you enjoyed and think it may be helpful to someone you know, I would...

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 EnvironmentImportance of Movement to InfancyContainersMontessori Floor BedAnd more!I had so much fun recording Episode 28 of the Montessori Babies Podcast! If you enjoyed and think it may be helpful to someone you know, I would love it if you would leave a review and share with your friends and family! Check out our Montessori Baby...

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" - MontessoriFinding Moments to include babyMaking cleaning part of the Montessori lessonModeling pride in environmentAnd more!I had so much fun recording Episode 27 of the Montessori Babies Podcast! If you enjoyed and think it may be helpful to someone you know, I would love it if you would leave a review and share...

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 bowlPro Tips to Using a bowlSafety benefits of using a bowlCrossing the midlineHow to reduce food throwingAnd more!I had so much fun recording Episode 26 of the Montessori Babies Podcast! If you enjoyed and think it may be helpful to someone you know, I would love it if you would leave a review...

In Episode 25, we dive into the link between the developmental milestone of object permanence and separation anxiety! We discussed: Jean PiagetWhat is object permanence?When does object permanence typically emerge?What is separation anxiety?Ways to support baby during this timeWays to support yourself during this timeAnd more!I had so much fun recording Episode 25 of the Montessori Babies Podcast! If you enjoyed and think it may be helpful to someone you know, I would love it if you would...

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 TopponcinoWhen to start the TopponcinoHow she got started making the TopponcinoBenefits to the BabyBenefits to the AdultAnd more!To grab your very own Montessori Topponcino that was created with the research, safety, and love that Amber Vick and her team brought to their design, check out...

In Episode 23, we jump into being present with babies! We discussed: How being present affects baby developmentHow to be physically, mentally, and spiritually present with babyHow to prepare your space to allow this type of presenceOptimal times during the day for this type of presenceAnd more!Head on over to EZPZfun.com to discover their beautiful products that were specially formulated by mothers and experts to cater to your baby's age and stage of development. Use the code...

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 cupMedical Benefits to Open Cup DrinkingBaby Mouth Milestones You May Not KnowGetting Prepared For Open Cup DrinkingLanguage Benefits to Open Cup DrinkingAnd more!Head on over to EZPZfun.com to discover their beautiful products that were specially formulated by mothers and experts to cater...

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 ChoicesUsing Directed Choices to Empower your childUsing Directed Choices as a tool for toddlerhoodIn-directed choicesAnd more!I had so much fun recording Episode 21 of the Montessori Babies Podcast! If you enjoyed and think it may be helpful to someone you know, I would love it if you would leave a review and share with...

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 occurThe Prepared AdultCo-Regulation & ModelingVarious Studies on Immediate Stress ReliefUsing Breath to Calm Yourself and BabyMusic and MovementDance It OutAnd more!I had so much fun recording Episode 20 of the Montessori Babies Podcast! If you enjoyed and think it may be helpful to...

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 BehaviorsBehaviors in InfancyBehaviors in ToddlerhoodHow to Handle Behaviors from 0-3Positive Redirection & ReinforcementAnd more!I had so much fun creating Episode 19 of our show! If you can, I would absolutely love it if you would leave a review to help other amazing parents, educators, and caregivers...

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 evolvedThe Infant MindAnnouncing the Montessori Babies Podcast Patreon!Become a Patron of our Montessori Babies Podcast show for as little as $5 per month! And explore all membership...

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 ConcentrateSetting Up Their Environment To Support Development of ConcentrationTypes of Toys/Materials That Optimally Support Development of ConcentrationWe lightly talk about TV/Screen timePro Tips to Honing In on Moments of Focus with BabiesAnd more!For more info on the current research on TV and...