In 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 d ... Show More
Sep 2024
Preparing your child for preschool using play
Send us Fan MailIn this conversation, I chat with Connie about the critical aspects of preschool education, emphasizing the importance of play in child development. We explore the challenges children face in adapting to open-ended play, the significance of emotional regulation, a ... Show More
57m 47s
Sep 2025
Is Daycare Really Helping Your Child? What Parents Need To Know Ep 121
Should you homeschool through kindergarten or send your child to preschool? You’ll discover the truth about “socialization,” what’s actually happening in many early childhood programs, and how to confidently decide what’s right for your family — without guilt, pressure, or fear o ... Show More
33m 51s
Apr 2020
S1 E10 All about how to build trust in your children, understand them, and enjoy it as well
This week I have a beautiful conversation with Junnifa all the way over in Nigeria. You may know Junnifa from her blog, Nduoma or instagram or her school, Fruitful Orchard Montessori. You'll leave this episode feeling inspired to either parent in a more Montessori way, maybe take ... Show More
1h 20m
Jul 2025
RE-RELEASE Kindergarten Readiness - 3 Skills Teachers Really Want to See with Zeba McGibbon
Worried if your toddler is ready for preschool?I welcome Zeba McGibbons, teacher, curriculum creator, and children’s book author. In this episode, we discuss kindergarten readiness, and it's not actually about academic readiness like parents think, but rather social-emotional ski ... Show More
40m 36s
Sep 2025
Why Your Toddler’s Brain Needs THIS: The First Years Explained Ep 119
Your child’s brain isn’t finished at birth — it’s built day by day, through you.Whether you have a baby or a toddler, this episode will help you understand the “why” behind sleep struggles, sensitivities, and attention challenges — and remind you that brains are built through res ... Show More
24m 48s
May 2020
Motor milestones in babies 0-12 months
Send us Fan MailIn today’s episode, we are talking about motor milestones in babies! Why is tummy time important? Why is it important for a baby not to skip crawling? What are some head-shape abnormalities? When should a baby start turning, crawling, or walking? What is W-sitting ... Show More
1h 2m
Sep 2023
Summer Catch Up : Tales from our Crazy Lives
<p><strong>In this episode, we take a deep dive into the exciting and eventful lives of our hosts as they share their experiences and milestones from the past few months.</strong></p>
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<p>First up, we have Rachel, who embarked on a new journey towards homeschooling. Sh ... Show More
39m 6s
<p><strong>Daycare, childcare, or early education for young toddlers? What does it all mean and what should you be looking for when looking for child care providers?</strong></p>
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<p>In this episode I sit down with Dr. Dan Wuori to discuss his new book <em><strong>Th ... Show More
