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Mar 2025
14m 57s

Coffee Talk: Floor Beds with Rachel

Montessori Moms in the Wild
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In this short but sweet Coffee Talk, Rachel covers the widespread image of Montessori floor beds. She discusses what their purpose is, as well as what her personal approach has been as a trained infant/toddler guide and mom of three. This one is a great reminder that you don't have to do it ALL to be a successful Montessori home!


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