Feb 2020
S1 E2 - All about Montessori as a working parent, how to respectfully say goodbye to our child, and lots of ideas for Montessori art
Simone has a fascinating conversation with Trina from DIY Corporate Mom from The Philippines about how she embraces the Montessori philosophy as a way of parenting as a working parent. We cover so many questions like:if it's possible to do Montessori at home if you workwhat about ... Show More
1h 17m
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
Mar 2024
The Montessori Child with Simone Davies & Junnifa Uzodike
Join Rachel and Jamie as they sit down with the incredible authors behind to book, The Montessori Child. They discuss the four planes of development, the inspiration behind this book, and how parents can use this book as a guide to implement Montessori in the home. Get your copy ... Show More
43m 48s
Feb 2020
S1 E5 - All about anti-bias education, Montessori at different ages, and life as a Montessori child, teacher and parent
Today's episode is a positive and heartwarming conversation with Andy Lulka, a Montessori teacher, parent and child. As someone who has spent their whole life around Montessori, you'll hear about:growing up in a Montessori schoolwhat a middle school Montessori program looks likeh ... Show More
1h 12m
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
Jan 2024
Exploring Revere Montessori School in Dubai with Mafalda Coelho
In this enlightening episode of "The Secret of Childhood" podcast, we delve into the profound concept of education as a help to life, exploring the visionary ideas of Maria Montessori. The episode passionately underscores Montessori's belief in an education for life, contrasting ... Show More
30m 24s
Feb 2019
Montessori Lingo
<p id="yui_3_17_2_1_1551111890909_23933">What do all these strange Montessori terms, like "Practical Life," "Prepared Environment," and "work," actually mean?</p> <p>Today, with the Montessori teacher Marissa Poole, we discuss some of the lingo that can confuse parents and teache ... Show More
36m 12s
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
Sep 2023
The Three-Year Cycle of Montessori Teaching
<p><strong>In this episode, we discuss the three-year cycle of Montessori teaching, which is a framework for understanding how children develop and learn. </strong>We talk about the different stages of the cycle, the importance of mixed-age classrooms, and how teachers can suppor ... Show More
48m 33s
In 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 ... Show More
<p>In Season 2 Episode 44 of our Montessori Babies Podcast, we talk all about "the pause" and applying it to support both you and baby!</p><p>We touched on ideas like:</p><ul><li>What is "the pause" in Montessori and child development</li><li>How to implement ... Show More
<p>In Season 2 Episode 43 of our Montessori Babies Podcast, we talk all about creating "yes spaces" that can work for you and your baby!</p><p>We touched on ideas like:</p><ul><li>What is a "yes space"?</li><li>Benefits to both you and baby</li><li>How to safe ... Show More