Montessori Babies
Current research shows that the first couple years of life lay a developmental foundation for a lifetime! My name is Bianca from babytourguide.com and I help parents, educators, and caregivers optimize Baby and Toddler Development through a Montessori lens. Let's journey through the world of Montessori Babies!
Episodes
In Season 2 Episode 48 of our Montessori Babies Podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Savita Srivastava, a Yale-trained gastroenterologist. We talk all about the importance of your baby's gut microbiome!
We touched on ideas like:
- What is the gut microbiome and how does it develop in infancy?
- How do the gut and the brain relate?
- Practical steps new parents can take to build baby's gut garden
- How baby's gut garden affects li...
In Season 2 Episode 47 of our Montessori Babies Podcast, we talk all about supporting your baby's brain!
We touched on ideas like:
- Brain development in infancy
- Steps to take everyday to support their brain development
- How to make your life simpler while supporting their brain
- and more!
Montessori Babies Resources:
👉FREE Montessori At Home Guide: Birth - 2 Years!
👉 [FREE MONTESSORI WORKSHOP] How to Fostering Independence ...
In Season 2 Episode 46 of our Montessori Babies Podcast, we talk all about supporting your baby's development through Montessori as you find your flow as a new parent!
We touched on ideas like:
- What you actually need to start Montessori in a modern world
- How Montessori supports your unique journey as a parent
- How to set up your environment
- 3 steps to get started supporting your baby's development through Montessori today
- and more!
In Season 2 Episode 45 of our Montessori Babies Podcast, we are talking all about finding a flow that works for you and supports your sweet baby's development in 2026.
We touched on ideas like:
- Why new moms feel overwhelmed in 2026 and how to shift it into a calm rhythm
- The Montessori idea of "The Prepared Adult" and how it supports your nervous system
- Limiting toys and toy rotation
- 7 practical shifts you can make this week to start...
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!
We touched on ideas like:
- What is "the pause" in Montessori and child development
- How to implement "the pause" in different scenarios
- Benefits to baby's development
- Benefits to you as their parent
- and more!
Montessori Babies Resources:
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!
We touched on ideas like:
- What is a "yes space"?
- Benefits to both you and baby
- How to safely set up "yes spaces"
- Suggested rooms for "yes spaces"
- and more!
Montessori Babies Resources:
👉FREE Montessori At Home Guide: Birth - 2 Years!
👉 [FREE MONTESSORI WORKSHOP] How to Fostering Independenc...
In Season 2 Episode 42 of our Montessori Babies Podcast, we dove into some common approaches to early childhood education!
We touched on ideas like:
- Montessori
- Reggio Emilia
- Waldorf
- What each of these means
- How to decide what's right for your child
- and more!
Montessori Babies Resources:
👉FREE Montessori At Home Guide: Birth - 2 Years!
👉 [FREE MONTESSORI WORKSHOP] How to Fostering Independence from Infancy to Toddlerhood - ...
In Season 2 Episode 41 of our Montessori Babies Podcast, we dove into some of the ways we can embrace reality of new parenthood as a Montessori parent.
We touched on ideas like:
- Preparing yourself
- Letting go of romanticized ideas
- Embracing the actual magic of childhood
- and more!
Montessori Babies Resources:
👉FREE Montessori At Home Guide: Birth - 2 Years!
👉 [FREE MONTESSORI WORKSHOP] How to Fostering Independence f...
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 guide.
Lily's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thevermontessorian/
A...
In 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 homeschool
- Socialization
- Your role as their prepar...
In 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 traveling
- What to bring
- Plane tips for babies
- Packing tips for babies
- And more!
Marisa's Resources: ...
In 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 sleep
- What happens while baby sleeps
- Helping baby connect sleep cycles
- Montessori floor bed
- And more!
Katie's Resources and Programs:&n...
In 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...
In 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:
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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.&nb...
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 years
- brain development beyond childhood
- tangible tools to boost brain development everyday
- how to support your own brain as a new Mama
- And ...
In 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 baby
- Setting up your home to allow for inner child work
- Creative ways to address your inner child while parenting
- Giving yourself grace and courtesy
- And more!
In 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!
In 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 motherhood
- The realities of self care in new motherhood
- Seeking external support
- Checking in with your partner
- And more!
You can find Ingrid's resources below...
In 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 motherhood
- What you actually need for baby
- How to do Montessori in a smaller home
- Home vs. Classroom environments
- And more!
You can find Becky's resources below!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/...
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