Montessori Babies

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 How to know your child has mastered the Straw C...

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 Independence and forming a secure attachment confl...

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 Essential Montessori for partnering with our sh...

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 more! Thank you so much to Essential Montessori for...

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 mothers and experts to cater to your baby's age...

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 discover their beautiful products that were spe...

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 to discover their beautiful products that we...

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 EZPZfun.com to discover their beautiful products...

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 own Montessori Topponcino that was created with the...

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 beautiful products that were specially formulated by m...

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 Drinking And more! I had so much fun re...

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 Montessori Babies Podcast! If you enjoyed and thi...

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 Movement Dance It Out And more! I had so much fun r...

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 Episode 19 of our show! If you can, I would abso...

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 Montessori Babies Podcast Patreon ! 👉 [FREE MO...

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 Concentration We lightly talk about TV/Screen time Pro Tips...

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 the article that discusses the research on...

In Episode 15, we talk all about offering language lessons to babies! In this episode you will discover... What are Montessori Language Lessons? Types of Montessori Language lessons for infants When to offer language lessons to babies How to offer language lessons to babies And more! I loved recording Episode 15 of the Montessori Babies Podcast! If you enjoyed and think it may be helpful to someon...

In Episode 14, we talk all about HOW to use music daily with your baby + WHY  music and singing are beneficial for both baby and you! We discuss things like... Ways to Use Music With Babies Daily Studies that show music as a benefit to development Song/Music Suggestions for you to sing with baby Tricks to Keeping Baby's Attention And more! If you're interested in learning more about how...

In Episode 13, we talk all about Dr. Montessori's idea of the Prepared Adult! This episode is an interview and conversation with the amazing author and Montessorian, Junnifa Uzodike. This weeks episode is for Montessori beginners and experts alike! Junnifa and I have an amazing conversation on... Her and Simone Davies' highly anticipated book: The Montessori Baby What Montessori's i...

In Episode 12, we talk all about the developmentally beneficial approaches to "praise" within our Montessori Practice!  Episode 12 is an interview and conversation with the amazing Dr. Natasha Beck, otherwise known as Dr. Organic Mommy. This weeks episode is for Montessori beginners and experts alike! Dr. Beck and I have a wonderful conversation on... What is Praise? How our approach to...

In Episode 11, we have a wonderful guest named Jodie Bato who graciously talks all about what we learn in the Birth - 3 AMI Montessori Training! This weeks episode is for Montessori parents, educators, and caregivers alike! We touch on... The AMI Montessori Training The Parent-Teacher Relationship Living Child's World Teaching During the Pandemic  And more! There are a couple different ways t...

In Episode 10, we talk all about Positive redirection and all the amazing things that it can offer our Montessori Practice with our babies and toddlers. We discuss things like... What is Positive Redirection? How To Use Positive Redirection/Positive Discipline Benefits to Positive Redirection You May Not have Thought Of And more! I had so much fun recording Episode 10 of the Montessori Babies Podc...

In Episode 9, we jump into the who, what, where, when, and why behind Montessori Observation! In this episode, we touch on... What is Montessori Observation? How To Do Montessori Observation Tips to Evolve Your Montessori Observation Skills What You Can Discover Through Montessori Observation And more! 👉 [FREE PARENTING WORKSHOP] Fostering Independence from Infancy to Toddlerhood - Join here! 👉...

In Episode 7, we talk about the realities of Montessori from birth to three months!  Episode 7 is an interview and conversation with an amazing Montessori Mother & Teacher, Stacey Dee. This weeks episode is for Montessori beginners and experts alike! We touch on... How Montessori can help guide both parent & baby Offering Yourself Grace  The Prepared Adult in the first 3 Months after birth...