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Montessori BabiesSpiritual Preparation of the Montessori Adult with Lily EnchinIn Season 2 Episode 40 of our Montessori Babies Podcast, I had the pleasure of chatting with Lily Enchin, a Montessori Infant/Toddler Director, Guide, and Mama, all about making the Spiritual Preparation of the Montessori Adult! In this episode, we dove into a wide variety of ideas to consider when preparing yourself for your work as a Montessori parent and guide.Lily's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thevermontessorian/Any other resources or programs you’d like me to share: Postpartum Pals: A mom and parent support group held on t...2025-07-2229 minMontessori BabiesMaking the Decision to Montessori Homeschool with Lynda ApostolIn Season 2 Episode 39 of our Montessori Babies Podcast, I had the pleasure of chatting with Lynda Apostol, known for her work as @themontessoriteacher, all about making the decision to Montessori Homeschool! In this episode, we dove into a wide variety of ideas to consider when choosing schooling options for your child. We discussed:Why more and more parents are choosing to homeschoolSocializationYour role as their prepared adultLearning spacesAnd more!Lynda's Resources: Website: www.themontessoriteacher.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/themontessoriteacher/Facebook: ...2025-05-2739 minMontessori BabiesTraveling with your Montessori Baby with Marisa RodriguezIn Season 2 Episode 38 of our Montessori Babies Podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing Marisa Rodriguez from Luxe Baby Care all about practical infant travel! In this episode, we dove into how to support your baby's development through Montessori while you're on the go. We discussed:How to stick to Montessori while travelingWhat to bringPlane tips for babiesPacking tips for babiesAnd more!Marisa's Resources: Website: https://www.luxebabycare.com/Instagram: @luxebabycareFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Luxe...2025-04-1029 minMontessori BabiesInfant Sleep + Montessori with Katie, Parenting DoulaIn Season 2 Episode 37 of our Montessori Babies Podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing Katie @parentingdoula all about Montessori and infant sleep! In this episode, we dove how to support your baby's sleep development through Montessori principles. This week we discussed:Types of baby sleepWhat happens while baby sleepsHelping baby connect sleep cyclesMontessori floor bedAnd more!Katie's Resources and Programs: Website: https://www.parentingdoula.com/Instagram: @parentingdoulaSign up for Katie's Sleep Workshops below and use code BABYTOURGUIDE at che...2025-03-1438 minMontessori BabiesHow To Organize Your Baby's Montessori ExperienceIn Season 2 Episode 36 of our Montessori Babies Podcast, I speak all about how to plan out and organize your baby's Montessori educational foundation in a way that works for you and your unique baby. I offer tons of seasoned Montessori pro-tips that are sure to make Montessori with your little one easier!👉FREE Montessori At Home Guide: Birth - 2 Years!👉 [FREE MONTESSORI WORKSHOP] How to Fostering Independence from Infancy to Toddlerhood - Join here FOR FREE!Shop for your Montessori Baby:Head on over to EZP...2025-02-0324 minMontessori Babies5 Things To Do Infancy to Support ToddlerhoodIn Season 2 Episode 35 of our Montessori Babies Podcast, I dove into 5 main points to focus on with your baby to make everyone's transition into toddlerhood all the easier!👉FREE Montessori At Home Guide: Birth - 2 Years!👉 [FREE MONTESSORI WORKSHOP] How to Fostering Independence from Infancy to Toddlerhood - Join here FOR FREE!Shop for your Montessori Baby:Head on over to EZPZfun.com to discover their beautiful baby feeding products that were specially formulated by mothers and experts to cater to your baby's age and st...2024-12-2326 minMontessori BabiesReframing Terrible Twos with Blanca (Whole Child Home)In Season 2 Episode 34 of our Montessori Babies Podcast, I had the pleasure of chatting with Blanca from @wholechildhome all about reframing toddlerhood to make both your experience and your toddler's experience easier and more peaceful! She is a psychotherapist and internationally certified positive discipline educator who specializes in supporting socioemotional development in early childhood through evidence-based approaches. This week we discussed:What makes "terrible 2's" and "threenagers"?How do we work with our toddlers to support their development during this phaseTricky situations we may find ourselves in....How to support your own parental growth during this p...2024-10-1348 minMontessori BabiesBrain Boosting in Early Development with Dr. LirazIn Season 2 Episode 33 of our Montessori Babies Podcast, I had the pleasure of chatting with Dr. Liraz all about boosting brain development in the early years! She is a neuroscientist and Mama who has a love for all things Montessori.This week we discussed:brain boosting from birth - 6 yearsbrain development beyond childhoodtangible tools to boost brain development everydayhow to support your own brain as a new MamaAnd more!Dr. Liraz's website: https://littleneurons.com2nd Live International Montessori SeminarSeptember 7, 2024 - 9:00 AM - Noon CDT - Live on...2024-07-1455 minMontessori BabiesHealing Your Inner Child While ParentingIn 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 babySetting up your home to allow for inner child workCreative ways to address your inner child while parentingGiving yourself grace and courtesyAnd more!👉FREE Montessori At Home Guide: Birth - 2 Years!👉 [FREE MONTESSORI WORKSHOP] How to Fostering Independence from Infancy to Toddlerhood - Join here FOR FREE!I'm speaking at an International Montes...2024-06-2123 minMontessori BabiesUnderstanding the Montessori Philosophy with Sandra CoppingIn 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 Miss Sandra Facebook Page---------👉 BRAND NEW FREE Montessori At Home Guide: Birth - 2 Years!👉 [FREE MONTESSORI WORKSHOP] How to Fostering Independence from Infancy to Toddlerhood - Join here FOR FREE!2024-05-1335 minMontessori BabiesEmbracing New Montessori Motherhood with Ingrid RhodesIn 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 motherhoodThe realities of self care in new motherhoodSeeking external supportChecking in with your partnerAnd more!You can find Ingrid's resources below!Website: https://www.vita-education.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vitaeducation/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/infovitaeducation/ ...2024-04-1534 minMontessori BabiesFinding Your New Mom Confidence with Becky Myers-PollockIn 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 motherhoodWhat you actually need for babyHow to do Montessori in a smaller homeHome vs. Classroom environmentsAnd more!You can find Becky's resources below!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bec_montessori Montessori At Home Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/montessoriactivities/---------👉 Essentials for Mon...2024-03-3142 minMontessori BabiesMontessori From The Beginning with Pamela GreenIn 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 lifeWays to prepare for birthWriting your own storyTips for the newborn phaseand much more!You can find Pamela's resources below!Website: https://www.anandamontessori.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pamelagreent30/?hl=enLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamela-green-81bb5375/Facebook: https://www.facebook.co...2024-02-261h 00Montessori BabiesMontessori, Hygiene, and Lice Prevention with Ilene SteinbergIn 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 parentsand more!You can find Ilene's resources below!Website: https://www.centerforlicecontrol.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/centerforlicecontrolsalon/Shop/Contact: Ilene's Amazon Store Contact her salon---------👉 [FREE MONTESSO...2024-01-2449 minMontessori BabiesWhat Art Teaches Us with Katherine CespedesIn 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 childrenWhat we can do to best support their artistic journeysResearch on art and child developmentMontessori and art principle comparisonsand much more!You can find the resources that Katherine wanted to share below! https://www.ellenwinner.com/https://www.apa.org/about/division/div10https://w...2024-01-0247 minMontessori BabiesGoing From 1 to 2 Montessori Babies with Sarah TsoIn 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 bornHow to encourage a relationshipFamily dynamic changesPrepared Montessori Home for 2 childrenand much more!You can find Sarah's resources below!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reallifemontimama---------👉 Enroll in The Montessori Babies Course with Montessori Mama Life Promo Code! Transform your parenthood and...2023-12-1144 minMontessori BabiesFrom Public School to Montessori with Gloria LaneIn 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 schoolDiscovering Montessori at homeHomeschooling Montessori style LOTS of Montessori tips for the homeand much more!You can find Gloria's resources below!Website: https://montessorimamalife.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/montessorimamalife---------👉 Enroll in The Montessori Babies Course with Montessori Mama Life Promo Code! Transform your parenthood and support your baby...2023-11-2050 minMontessori BabiesMontessori and Twins with Emma, The Montessori Twin MamaIn 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 babiesHow Montessori can support your journeyThe uniqueness of each childFloor beds with twinsand more!You can find Emma aka The Montessori Twin Mama's resources below!Website: https://themontessoritwinmama.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themontessoritwinmama/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGco6QTBX_m2a4ZhxLXwEgw---------2023-11-0532 minMontessori BabiesNon-Montessori Things I Do With My BabyIn 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 person3 Non-Montessori things I do with my sonEmpowering you as your child's advocatePromos and gifts coming upand more!👉 [FREE MONTESSORI PARENTING WORKSHOP] How to Fostering Independence from Infancy to Toddlerhood - Join here FOR FREE!Shop for your Montessori Baby:Head on over to EZPZfun.com to discover their beautiful baby feeding products that were spe...2023-10-1314 min
Multilingual Montessori47. Bianca Solorzano on Montessori with BabiesBianca 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 Instagram account, @babytourguide.
In our conversation, we talk about what Bianca loves about working with babies and their parents, and what it has been like raising her own son in their bilingual English-Spanish household. We also discuss how parents can support...2023-10-0438 minMontessori BabiesMontessori Autumn Ideas and ControversiesIn 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 activitiesThe uniqueness of Fall sensoryThe Halloween Controversy DIY Art Ideasand more!👉 [FREE MONTESSORI PARENTING WORKSHOP] How to Fostering Independence from Infancy to Toddlerhood - Join here FOR FREE!Shop for your Montessori Baby:Head on over to EZPZfun.com to discover their beautiful baby feeding products that were specially formulated by mothers and experts to cater to your...2023-09-2422 minMontessori BabiesMontessori Ideas To Bring Peace to ParentingIn 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 mindsetThe uniqueness of each childThe in-home Montessori ExperienceMaking Montessori work for youand more!👉 [Join Waitlist for August Promotion Weekend here] Grab the entire Montessori Babies Course and transform your parenting experience with everything you need to implement Montessori and support baby's development from birth - toddlerhood. You can e...2023-08-0618 minMontessori BabiesSupporting Multilingual Development with Gabrielle KotkovIn 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 multilingualismDifferent approaches of supporting multilingualism in childrenDifferent language games and activities to playand more!Dive into Gabrielle's Multilingual Montessori Resources below.💖Website: https://multilingualmontessori.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/multilingual.montessori/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/multilingual-montessori/Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3hEdD2gDwQ50DGX...2023-07-1040 minMontessori BabiesExploring Natures Benefits in Infancy and ToddlerhoodIn 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 natureDevelopmental benefitsBenefits for the entire familyEarthing as an ancient practiceand more!Head on over to EZPZfun.com to discover their beautiful baby feeding products that were specially formulated by mothers and experts to cater to your baby's age and stage of development. Use the code MontessoriBabies10 at checkout for 10% off your order!Interested...2023-06-1817 minMontessori BabiesHow Does Montessori Parenting Support Emotional DevelopmentIn 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 developmentTools in Montessori preparation to support emotional developmentEnvironment approaches to support emotional developmentand more!👉 [FREE MONTESSORI PARENTING WORKSHOP] How to Fostering Independence from Infancy to Toddlerhood - Join here FOR FREE!✨Head on over to EZPZfun.com to discover their beautiful baby feeding products that were specially formulated by mothers and experts to cater to your baby's age and stage of de...2023-06-0414 minMontessori BabiesMontessori Homeschooling Beyond Toddlerhood with Lynda ApostolIn 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 Elementary?What does Montessori look like in the home beyond toddlerhoodWhat is world schooling?Benefits of homeschoolingand more!You can find all of Lynda's amazing programs and resources here:Lynda's Instagram: @themontessoriteacherLynda's Website: 2023-05-1449 minMontessori BabiesBaby-Led Weaning and Montessori Feeding with Katie FerraroIn 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 weaningCommon mistakes made when starting solidsMontessori and BLWand more!You can find all of Katie's amazing Baby-Led Weaning resources here:Katie's Instagram: @babyledweanteam Free 1-hour video workshop “BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS” ..grab your copy of Katie’s 100 FIRST FOODS list on this free workshop; sign up for thi...2023-04-1747 minMontessori Babies6 Common Hesitations About Montessori for BabiesIn 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 viewsthe initial work that goes into Montessori At Homethe rigidity of Montessoriand more!Head on over to EZPZfun.com to discover their beautiful baby feeding products that were specially formulated by mothers and experts to cater to your baby's age and stage of development. Use the code MontessoriBabies10 at checkout for 10% off your order!👉 [FREE MONTESSORI PARENTING WORK...2023-04-0524 minMontessori BabiesMontessori Expectations At Home vs. At School with Montessori Moms in the WildIn 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 classroomExpectations between school and home environments Expectations for the children in the different environmentsand much more!You can find Rachel, Megan, and Laura's Montessori Moms in the Wild podcast here!Or check out their instagram @montessorimomsinthewild Head on over to EZPZfun.com to discover their beautiful baby feeding products that were specially formulated by...2023-03-1350 minMontessori BabiesHow To Use Transition Cues In Infancy (And Make Toddlerhood Easier)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 examplesHow to use transition cues with babiesBenefits of transition cuesand more!Head on over to EZPZfun.com to discover their beautiful baby feeding products that were specially formulated by mothers and experts to cater to your baby's age and stage of development. Use the code MontessoriBabies10 at checkout for 10% off your order!2023-02-0919 minMontessori BabiesSelf Care Tips for the New Montessori ParentIn 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 ParentHow our own self care has an impact on babySimple yet effective tips that take minimal time for the sleepy, busy parentand more!Links from today's show:Benefits of JournalingBenefits of ReadingDiagram for how to hold baby with good postureNOTE: P...2023-01-1522 minMontessori BabiesHow To Talk To Family + Caregivers About Doing Montessori With Your BabyIn 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 hardWhat to expect in these types of convosHow to describe Montessori in infancy to someone who has never heard of itTactics to inspiring someone with Montessori infoand more!Head on over to EZPZfun.com to discover their beautiful baby feeding products that were specially formulated by mothers and experts to cater to your baby's age and stage of d...2022-12-1519 min
Montessori Moms in the WildA Conversation with Montessori Baby Expert, Bianca SolorzanoIn this episode we are thrilled to introduce our guest, Bianca Solorzano. Bianca is an infant development & Montessori consultant, blogger for Baby Tour Guide Inc., and podcast host of the Montessori Babies Podcast. She has a Master's Degree in Montessori Education, a Bachelor's in Child Development, and her Montessori training in Assistants to Infancy from the Montessori Institute of San Diego. Bianca is also a new Montessori Mom in the Wild with her first baby now just a few months old, and she comes on to discuss her own journey in finding the Montessori method, and now implementing it...2022-11-2158 minMontessori BabiesTips for Feeding Babies the Montessori WayIn 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 wayFollowing the Child during mealsWhat it looks like in realityProgressing to feeding independenceAnd more!Head on over to EZPZfun.com to discover their beautiful baby feeding products that were specially formulated by mothers and experts to cater to your baby's age and stage of development. Use the code MontessoriBabies10 at checkout for 10% off your order!👉 [FREE MONTESSORI PARENTING WORKSHOP] How to Fostering Inde...2022-11-2121 minMontessori BabiesMoving Houses with a BabyIn 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 moveMoving day tips for babyWhat to expect during this transitionBaby's first encounter with the homeAnd more!Head on over to EZPZfun.com to discover their beautiful baby feeding products that were specially formulated by mothers and experts to cater to your baby's age and stage of development. Use the code MontessoriBabies10 at checkout for 10% off your order!👉 [FREE MONTESSORI PARENTING WORKSHOP] How to F...2022-11-0313 min