Montessori Babies

10 Things You Need To Know About Your Baby's Brain

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 11:00:00 -0700

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 from Infancy to Toddlerhood - Join here FOR FREE!

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Xoxo,
Bianca A. Solorzano, M.Ed.
Baby Development & Montessori Consultant
And Your Baby Tour Guide

How To Start Montessori With Your Baby

Sat, 02 May 2026 16:00:00 -0700

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!

🤗 Join our Montessori Mama Circle Waitlist! Click here for details on our 8 week virtual Montessori Mama group launching this Summer (2026)!

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Montessori Babies Resources:

Xoxo,
Bianca A. Solorzano, M.Ed.
Baby Development & Montessori Consultant
And Your Baby Tour Guide

How To Find Your Flow as a New Montessori Mom in 2026

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 22:00:00 -0800

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 on your 2026 flow
and more!

Montessori Babies Resources:

👉FREE Montessori At Home Guide: Birth - 2 Years!

👉 [FREE MONTESSORI WORKSHOP] How to Fostering Independence from Infancy to Toddlerhood - Join here FOR FREE!

Click here to learn about the Montessori Floor Bed in Season 2 Episode 37 of Montessori Babies!

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Xoxo,
Bianca A. Solorzano, M.Ed.
Baby Development & Montessori Consultant
And Your Baby Tour Guide

Using "the pause" to boost your baby's development

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 14:00:00 -0800

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:

Xoxo,
Bianca A. Solorzano, M.Ed.
Baby Development & Montessori Consultant
And Your Baby Tour Guide

Setting Up "Yes Spaces" for Your Baby

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 17:00:00 -0800

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:

Xoxo,
Bianca A. Solorzano, M.Ed.
Baby Development & Montessori Consultant
And Your Baby Tour Guide

Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Waldorf... What's the difference?

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 13:00:00 -0700

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:

Xoxo,
Bianca A. Solorzano, M.Ed.
Baby Development & Montessori Consultant
And Your Baby Tour Guide

The Reality of Being A New Montessori Parent

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 14:00:00 -0700

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:

Xoxo,
Bianca A. Solorzano, M.Ed.
Baby Development & Montessori Consultant
And Your Baby Tour Guide

Spiritual Preparation of the Montessori Adult with Lily Enchin

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 13:00:00 -0700

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/

Any other resources or programs you’d like me to share:

Postpartum Pals: A mom and parent support group held on the first and last Wednesday of every month on Zoom for parents and primary caregivers to share and find support with other parents. Email lilyenchin@gmail.com for more information!

Montessori Babies Resources:

Xoxo,
Bianca A. Solorzano, M.Ed.
Baby Development & Montessori Consultant
And Your Baby Tour Guide

Making the Decision to Montessori Homeschool with Lynda Apostol

Tue, 27 May 2025 01:00:00 -0700

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 prepared adult
Learning spaces
And more!

Lynda's Resources:

Website: www.themontessoriteacher.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themontessoriteacher/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themontessoriteacher/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lyndaapostol

Any other resources or programs you’d like me to share:

The Montessori Homeschool Academy https://www.themontessoriteacher.com/courses/montessorihomeschoolacademy

Clarity Before Curriculum - A Masterclass for Montessori Homeschool Beginners

https://www.themontessoriteacher.com/courses/Clarity

Montessori Babies Resources:

Xoxo,
Bianca A. Solorzano, M.Ed.
Baby Development & Montessori Consultant
And Your Baby Tour Guide

Traveling with your Montessori Baby with Marisa Rodriguez

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 02:00:00 -0700

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:

Website: https://www.luxebabycare.com/

Instagram: @luxebabycare

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Luxebabycare/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mnewborncare/

Work with Marisa: https://www.luxebabycare.com/your-baby-hotline

Montessori Babies Resources:

Xoxo,
Bianca A. Solorzano, M.Ed.
Baby Development & Montessori Consultant
And Your Baby Tour Guide

Infant Sleep + Montessori with Katie, Parenting Doula

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 17:00:00 -0700

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:

Website: https://www.parentingdoula.com/

Instagram: @parentingdoula

https://www.parentingdoula.com/store/workshops

Xoxo,
Bianca A. Solorzano, M.Ed.
Baby Development & Montessori Consultant
And Your Baby Tour Guide

How To Organize Your Baby's Montessori Experience

Sun, 02 Feb 2025 18:00:00 -0800

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!

Xoxo,
Bianca A. Solorzano, M.Ed.
Baby Development & Montessori Consultant
And Your Baby Tour Guide

5 Things To Do Infancy to Support Toddlerhood

Sun, 22 Dec 2024 18:00:00 -0800

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!

Xoxo,
Bianca A. Solorzano, M.Ed.
Baby Development & Montessori Consultant
And Your Baby Tour Guide

Reframing Terrible Twos with Blanca (Whole Child Home)

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0700

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.

This week we discussed:

What makes "terrible 2's" and "threenagers"?
How do we work with our toddlers to support their development during this phase
Tricky situations we may find ourselves in....
How to support your own parental growth during this phase
And more!

Blanca's Resources and Programs:

Website: www.wholechildhome.com

Instagram: @whole.child.home

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com › velazquez-martinb

Prep your Toddler for School course: how you support your toddler’s transition to school can be more than making “ a quick drop off”. This is a course designed specifically to help you support your young child’s transition into school between the ages of 18 months and 3 years. https://wholechildhome.thinkific.com/courses/ToddlerSchoolPrep

Blog Post: “Why the ‘terrible twos’ are actually terribly important’”

Parenting consultations with Blanca: Get research-informed and Montessori-aligned support to welcome the big emotions, sudden shifts in your child’s behavior, tricky feeding or toilet learning stretches, or simply to learn how to nurture healthy emotional development at home. Let’s take all the social media and book content you’re flooded with and transform it into strategies that fit your child, your family, and the stage you’re in.

https://www.wholechildhome.com/consults

Head on over to EZPZfun.com to discover their beautiful baby feeding products that were specially formulated by mothers and experts to cater to your baby's age and stage of development. Use the code MontessoriBabies10 at checkout for 10% off your order!

Interested in Montessori Homeschooling from Toddlerhood through Adolescence? Check outThe Montessori Homeschool Academyand use code MONTESSORIBABIES350 for a discount on Lynda Apostol - aka @themontessoriteacher's amazing program!

Check out My Monte Home Montessori Materials for your baby. Feel free to use code MONTESSORIBABIES for 10% off your order!

Xoxo,
Bianca A. Solorzano, M.Ed.
Baby Development & Montessori Consultant
And Your Baby Tour Guide

Brain Boosting in Early Development with Dr. Liraz

Sun, 14 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700

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 more!

Dr. Liraz's website: https://littleneurons.com

2nd Live International Montessori Seminar

September 7, 2024 - 9:00 AM - Noon CDT - Live on Zoom

Don't miss this upcoming high quality, hands-on International Montessori seminar! The amazing panel of speakers are ready to help you and your child take Montessori education to the next level. Come learn from the experts, win FREE Montessori prizes, and make new friends!

Learn and earn $1000 worth of prizes in our raffle, including personalized coaching, educational books, innovative toys, and so much more!

Connect with like-minded educators and parents passionate about Montessori education during our breakout sessions.

**EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: **Enter LVLUP20 for a 20% discount at checkout.

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REGISTER NOW and receive a FREE GIFT here: 👉 https://connect.leadkid.academy/c/2nd-international-montessori-at-home-seminar_281

Xoxo,
Bianca A. Solorzano, M.Ed.
Baby Development & Montessori Consultant
And Your Baby Tour Guide

Healing Your Inner Child While Parenting

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 15:00:00 -0700

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!

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👉 [FREE MONTESSORI WORKSHOP] How to Fostering Independence from Infancy to Toddlerhood - Join here FOR FREE!

I'm speaking at an International Montessori Seminar! Join me for the 2nd International Montessori Seminar on September 7, 2024, from 9-12 noon CDT, live on Zoom! Register here

This action-packed seminar is filled with new networking opportunities and $1000 worth of raffle prizes for all attendees! We're thrilled to feature a lineup of amazing Montessori speakers, including the world-renowned positive discipline master, Dr. Jane Nelsen. For a limited time, receive 20% off registration with code LVLUP20 at checkout. Plus, the first 20 to register will receive a FREE gift valued at $24.92 and FREE access to Upschool's innovative course "Assessment and Observation - Understanding the Whole Child." Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to enhance your Montessori journey. Click here to register!

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Bianca A. Solorzano, M.Ed.
Baby Development & Montessori Consultant
And Your Baby Tour Guide

Understanding the Montessori Philosophy with Sandra Copping

Sun, 12 May 2024 20:00:00 -0700

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!

Montessori with Miss Sandra Facebook Page

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Bianca A. Solorzano, M.Ed.
Baby Development & Montessori Consultant
And Your Baby Tour Guide

Embracing New Montessori Motherhood with Ingrid Rhodes

Sun, 14 Apr 2024 17:00:00 -0700

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!

Website: https://www.vita-education.co.uk/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vitaeducation/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/infovitaeducation/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ingrid-rhodes-60387223b/

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Xoxo,
Bianca A. Solorzano, M.Ed.
Baby Development & Montessori Consultant
And Your Baby Tour Guide

Finding Your New Mom Confidence with Becky Myers-Pollock

Sun, 31 Mar 2024 12:00:00 -0700

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/bec_montessori

Montessori At Home Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/montessoriactivities/

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Bianca A. Solorzano, M.Ed.
Baby Development & Montessori Consultant
And Your Baby Tour Guide

Montessori From The Beginning with Pamela Green

Sun, 25 Feb 2024 17:00:00 -0800

In Season 2 Episode 28 of our Montessori Babies Podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing Pamela Green from Ananda Montessori!

This week we discussed:

The prenatal life
Ways to prepare for birth
Writing your own story
Tips for the newborn phase
and much more!

You can find Pamela's resources below!

Website: https://www.anandamontessori.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pamelagreent30/?hl=en

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamela-green-81bb5375/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anandamontessorichildrenshouse

Xoxo,
Bianca A. Solorzano, M.Ed.
Baby Development & Montessori Consultant
And Your Baby Tour Guide

Montessori, Hygiene, and Lice Prevention with Ilene Steinberg

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 17:00:00 -0800

In Season 2 Episode 27 of our Montessori Babies podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing Ilene Steinberg from !

This week we discussed:

Montessori and Hygiene
Including baby in hygiene
Lice prevention tips for parents
and more!

You can find Ilene's resources below!

Website:

https://www.centerforlicecontrol.com/

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/centerforlicecontrolsalon/

Shop/Contact:

Ilene's Amazon Store

Contact her salon

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Bianca A. Solorzano, M.Ed.
Baby Development & Montessori Consultant
And Your Baby Tour Guide

What Art Teaches Us with Katherine Cespedes

Tue, 02 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0800

In Season 2 Episode 26 of our Montessori Babies podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing a fellow Montessori Mama, Katherine Cespedes! She had an amazing presentation on what art teaches young children and parents alike!

This week we discussed:

What art can teach young children
What we can do to best support their artistic journeys
Research on art and child development
Montessori and art principle comparisons
and much more!

You can find the resources that Katherine wanted to share below!

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Bianca A. Solorzano, M.Ed.
Baby Development & Montessori Consultant
And Your Baby Tour Guide

Going From 1 to 2 Montessori Babies with Sarah Tso

Sun, 10 Dec 2023 16:00:00 -0800

In Season 2 Episode 25 of our Montessori Babies podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing Sarah Tso from Real Life Monti Mama on what it was like going from 1 to 2 Montessori children!

This week we discussed:

Ways to prep for 2 children before 2nd baby is born
How to encourage a relationship
Family dynamic changes
Prepared Montessori Home for 2 children
and much more!

You can find Sarah's resources below!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reallifemontimama

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Shop for your Montessori Baby:

Head on over to EZPZfun.com to discover their beautiful baby feeding products that were specially formulated by mothers and experts to cater to your baby's age and stage of development. Use the code MontessoriBabies10 at checkout for 10% off your order!

Interested in Montessori Homeschooling from Toddlerhood through Adolescence? Check outThe Montessori Homeschool Academy and use code MONTESSORIBABIES350 for a discount on Lynda Apostol - aka @themontessoriteacher's amazing program!

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Xoxo,
Bianca A. Solorzano, M.Ed.
Baby Development & Montessori Consultant
And Your Baby Tour Guide

From Public School to Montessori with Gloria Lane

Sun, 19 Nov 2023 17:00:00 -0800

In Season 2 Episode 24 of our Montessori Babies podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing Gloria Lane from Montessori Mama Life!

This week we discussed:

Teaching 1st grade at public school
Discovering Montessori at home
Homeschooling Montessori style
LOTS of Montessori tips for the home
and much more!

You can find Gloria's resources below!

Website: https://montessorimamalife.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/montessorimamalife

Xoxo,
Bianca A. Solorzano, M.Ed.
Baby Development & Montessori Consultant
And Your Baby Tour Guide

Montessori and Twins with Emma, The Montessori Twin Mama

Sun, 05 Nov 2023 14:00:00 -0800

In Season 2 Episode 23 of our Montessori Babies podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing Emma, The Montessori Twin Mama!

This week we discussed:

The reality of raising twin babies
How Montessori can support your journey
The uniqueness of each child
Floor beds with twins
and more!

You can find Emma aka The Montessori Twin Mama's resources below!

Website: https://themontessoritwinmama.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themontessoritwinmama/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGco6QTBX_m2a4ZhxLXwEgw

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Shop for your Montessori Baby:

Head on over to EZPZfun.com to discover their beautiful baby feeding products that were specially formulated by mothers and experts to cater to your baby's age and stage of development. Use the code MontessoriBabies10 at checkout for 10% off your order!

Interested in Montessori Homeschooling from Toddlerhood through Adolescence? Check outThe Montessori Homeschool Academy and use code MONTESSORIBABIES350 for a discount on Lynda Apostol - aka @themontessoriteacher's amazing program!

Check out My Monte Home Montessori Materials for your baby. Feel free to use code MONTESSORIBABIES for 10% off your order!

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Xoxo,
Bianca A. Solorzano, M.Ed.
Baby Development & Montessori Consultant
And Your Baby Tour Guide

Non-Montessori Things I Do With My Baby

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0700

In Season 2 Episode 22 of our Montessori Babies podcast, I we are talking all about some of the non-Montessori things I do with my baby.

This week we discussed:

The unique Montessori journey of each person
3 Non-Montessori things I do with my son
Empowering you as your child's advocate
Promos and gifts coming up
and more!

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Shop for your Montessori Baby:

Head on over to EZPZfun.com to discover their beautiful baby feeding products that were specially formulated by mothers and experts to cater to your baby's age and stage of development. Use the code MontessoriBabies10 at checkout for 10% off your order!

Interested in Montessori Homeschooling from Toddlerhood through Adolescence? Check outThe Montessori Homeschool Academy and use code MONTESSORIBABIES350 for a discount on Lynda Apostol - aka @themontessoriteacher's amazing program!

👉 BLOG https://www.babytourguide.com/

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Xoxo,
Bianca A. Solorzano, M.Ed.
Baby Development & Montessori Consultant
And Your Baby Tour Guide

Montessori Autumn Ideas and Controversies

Sun, 24 Sep 2023 13:00:00 -0700

In Season 2 Episode 21 of our Montessori Babies podcast, I we are talking all about some fun Fall ideas and controversies when implementing Montessori at home!

This week we discussed:

Montessori Fall baby activities
The uniqueness of Fall sensory
The Halloween Controversy
DIY Art Ideas
and more!

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Shop for your Montessori Baby:

Head on over to EZPZfun.com to discover their beautiful baby feeding products that were specially formulated by mothers and experts to cater to your baby's age and stage of development. Use the code MontessoriBabies10 at checkout for 10% off your order!

Interested in Montessori Homeschooling from Toddlerhood through Adolescence? Check outThe Montessori Homeschool Academyand use code MONTESSORIBABIES350 for a discount on Lynda Apostol - aka @themontessoriteacher's amazing program!

👉 BLOG https://www.babytourguide.com/

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Xoxo,
Bianca A. Solorzano, M.Ed.
Baby Development & Montessori Consultant
And Your Baby Tour Guide

Montessori Ideas To Bring Peace to Parenting

Sun, 06 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0700

In Season 2 Episode 20 of our Montessori Babies podcast, I dove into some Montessori ideas that are incredibly helpful to keep at the forefront of your mind as you go about your days with baby!

This week we discussed:

Montessori approach to mindset
The uniqueness of each child
The in-home Montessori Experience
Making Montessori work for you
and more!

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Shop for your Montessori Baby:

Head on over to EZPZfun.com to discover their beautiful baby feeding products that were specially formulated by mothers and experts to cater to your baby's age and stage of development. Use the code MontessoriBabies10 at checkout for 10% off your order!

Interested in Montessori Homeschooling from Toddlerhood through Adolescence? Check outThe Montessori Homeschool Academyand use code MONTESSORIBABIES350 for a discount on Lynda Apostol - aka @themontessoriteacher's amazing program!

👉 BLOG https://www.babytourguide.com/

👉 INSTA https://www.instagram.com/babytourguide/

Xoxo,
Bianca A. Solorzano, M.Ed.
Baby Development & Montessori Consultant
And Your Baby Tour Guide

Supporting Multilingual Development with Gabrielle Kotkov

Mon, 10 Jul 2023 08:00:00 -0700

In Season 2 Episode 19 of our Montessori Babies podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing Gabrielle Kotkov of Multilingual Montessori!

This week we discussed:

Benefits of multilingualism
Different approaches of supporting multilingualism in children
Different language games and activities to play
and more!

Dive into Gabrielle's Multilingual Montessori Resources below.💖

Website: https://multilingualmontessori.org/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/multilingual.montessori/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/multilingual-montessori/

Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3hEdD2gDwQ50DGXggJZQCx

Also - head on over to EZPZfun.com to discover their beautiful baby feeding products that were specially formulated by mothers and experts to cater to your baby's age and stage of development. Use the code MontessoriBabies10 at checkout for 10% off your order!

Interested in Montessori Homeschooling from Toddlerhood through Adolescence? Check outThe Montessori Homeschool Academy and use code MONTESSORIBABIES350 for a discount on Lynda Apostol - aka @themontessoriteacher's amazing program!

👉 [FREE MONTESSORI PARENTING WORKSHOP] How to Fostering Independence from Infancy to Toddlerhood - Join here FOR FREE!✨

👉 BLOG https://www.babytourguide.com/

👉 INSTA https://www.instagram.com/babytourguide/

Xoxo,
Bianca A. Solorzano, M.Ed.
Baby Development & Montessori Consultant
And Your Baby Tour Guide

Exploring Natures Benefits in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Sun, 18 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0700

In Season 2 Episode 18 of our Montessori Babies podcast, we are venturing into the great outdoors to dive into the benefits that nature has for our babies!

This week we discussed:

Current research in relation to young children and nature
Developmental benefits
Benefits for the entire family
Earthing as an ancient practice
and more!

Head on over to EZPZfun.com to discover their beautiful baby feeding products that were specially formulated by mothers and experts to cater to your baby's age and stage of development. Use the code MontessoriBabies10 at checkout for 10% off your order!

Interested in Montessori Homeschooling from Toddlerhood through Adolescence? Check outThe Montessori Homeschool Academyand use code MONTESSORIBABIES350 for a discount on Lynda Apostol - aka @themontessoriteacher's amazing program!

👉 [FREE MONTESSORI PARENTING WORKSHOP] How to Fostering Independence from Infancy to Toddlerhood - Join here FOR FREE!✨

👉 BLOG https://www.babytourguide.com/

👉 INSTA https://www.instagram.com/babytourguide/

Xoxo,
Bianca A. Solorzano, M.Ed.
Baby Development & Montessori Consultant
And Your Baby Tour Guide

How Does Montessori Parenting Support Emotional Development

Sun, 04 Jun 2023 11:00:00 -0700

In Season 2 Episode 17 of our Montessori Babies podcast, we are diving into whether or not the Montessori approach in infancy and toddlerhood can support emotional development!

This week we discussed:

Attachment vs emotional development
Tools in Montessori preparation to support emotional development
Environment approaches to support emotional development
and more!

👉 [FREE MONTESSORI PARENTING WORKSHOP] How to Fostering Independence from Infancy to Toddlerhood - Join here FOR FREE!✨

Head on over to EZPZfun.com to discover their beautiful baby feeding products that were specially formulated by mothers and experts to cater to your baby's age and stage of development. Use the code MontessoriBabies10 at checkout for 10% off your order!

Interested in Montessori Homeschooling from Toddlerhood through Adolescence? Check outThe Montessori Homeschool Academyand use code MONTESSORIBABIES350 for a discount on Lynda Apostol - aka @themontessoriteacher's amazing program!

👉 BLOG https://www.babytourguide.com/

👉 INSTA https://www.instagram.com/babytourguide/

Xoxo,
Bianca A. Solorzano, M.Ed.
Baby Development & Montessori Consultant
And Your Baby Tour Guide

Montessori Homeschooling Beyond Toddlerhood with Lynda Apostol

Sun, 14 May 2023 00:00:00 -0700

In Season 2 Episode 16 of our Montessori Babies podcast, I had the honor of chatting with Lynda Apostol, but you probably know her as The Montessori Teacher! She shared all about what Montessori homeschooling looks like beyond toddlerhood.

This week we discussed:

What is Montessori homeschooling in Primary?
What is Montessori homeschooling in Elementary?
What does Montessori look like in the home beyond toddlerhood
What is world schooling?
Benefits of homeschooling
and more!

You can find all of Lynda's amazing programs and resources here:

Lynda's Instagram: @themontessoriteacher

Lynda's Website: www.themontessoriteacher.com

Interested in Montessori Homeschooling from Toddlerhood through Adolescence? Check outThe Montessori Homeschool Academyand use code MONTESSORIBABIES350 for a discount on Lynda Apostol - aka @themontessoriteacher's amazing program!

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Xoxo,
Bianca A. Solorzano, M.Ed.
Baby Development & Montessori Consultant
And Your Baby Tour Guide

Baby-Led Weaning and Montessori Feeding with Katie Ferraro

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 11:00:00 -0700

In Season 2 Episode 15 of our Montessori Babies podcast, I had the opportunity to chat with Katie Ferraro of the Baby Led Wean Team all about Baby-Led Weaning and it's relationship to Montessori!

This week we discussed:

What is baby-led weaning?
Benefits to baby-led weaning
Common mistakes made when starting solids
Montessori and BLW
and more!

You can find all of Katie's amazing Baby-Led Weaning resources here:

Katie's Instagram: @babyledweanteam

Free 1-hour video workshop “BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS” ..grab your copy of Katie’s 100 FIRST FOODS list on this free workshop; sign up for this week’s workshop times at: https://www.fortifiedfam.com/montessori

Baby Led Weaning Made Easy Podcast

Head on over to EZPZfun.com to discover their beautiful baby feeding products that were specially formulated by mothers and experts to cater to your baby's age and stage of development. Use the code MontessoriBabies10 at checkout for 10% off your order!

👉 [FREE MONTESSORI PARENTING WORKSHOP] How to Fostering Independence from Infancy to Toddlerhood - Join here FOR FREE!✨

👉 BLOG https://www.babytourguide.com/

👉 INSTA https://www.instagram.com/babytourguide/

Xoxo,
Bianca A. Solorzano, M.Ed.
Baby Development & Montessori Consultant
And Your Baby Tour Guide

6 Common Hesitations About Montessori for Babies

Tue, 04 Apr 2023 22:00:00 -0700

In Season 2 Episode 14 of our Montessori Babies podcast, we are diving in to common hesitations that people have when introduced to Montessori in infancy!

This week we discussed:

Montessori Independence in Infancy
Conflicting cultural views
the initial work that goes into Montessori At Home
the rigidity of Montessori
and more!

Xoxo,
Bianca A. Solorzano, M.Ed.
Baby Development & Montessori Consultant
And Your Baby Tour Guide

Montessori Expectations At Home vs. At School with Montessori Moms in the Wild

Sun, 12 Mar 2023 20:00:00 -0700

In Season 2 Episode 13 of our Montessori Babies podcast, I had the honor of having Rachel, Megan, and Laura from the Montessori Moms in the Wild Podcast!

This week we discussed:

Our role as parents versus Montessori guides in the classroom
Expectations between school and home environments
Expectations for the children in the different environments
and much more!

You can find Rachel, Megan, and Laura's Montessori Moms in the Wild podcast here!
Or check out their instagram @montessorimomsinthewild

Xoxo,
Bianca A. Solorzano, M.Ed.
Baby Development & Montessori Consultant
And Your Baby Tour Guide

How To Use Transition Cues In Infancy (And Make Toddlerhood Easier)

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 23:00:00 -0800

In Season 2 Episode 12 of our Montessori Babies podcast, we are talking all about an transition cues and how to use them in infancy and simultaneously make their transition into toddlerhood easier!

This week we discussed:

What are transition cues?
Transition cue examples
How to use transition cues with babies
Benefits of transition cues
and more!

Xoxo,
Bianca A. Solorzano, M.Ed.
Baby Development & Montessori Consultant
And Your Baby Tour Guide

Self Care Tips for the New Montessori Parent

Sun, 15 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0800

In Season 2 Episode 11 of our Montessori Babies podcast, we are talking all about an element of being a Prepared Adult as a Montessori parent via self-care!

This week we discussed:

Why we need to fill our own cup as a Montessori Parent
How our own self care has an impact on baby
Simple yet effective tips that take minimal time for the sleepy, busy parent
and more!

Links from today's show:

Benefits of Journaling

Benefits of Reading

Diagram for how to hold baby with good posture

NOTE: Please check with your doctor before starting any pregnancy or postpartum workout routine. 💖

Fav workouts linked below:

Boho Beautiful 10 Minute Yoga with Baby

10 Minute Postpartum Strengthen Workout

10 Minute No Impact Workout

Head on over to EZPZfun.com to discover their beautiful baby feeding products that were specially formulated by mothers and experts to cater to your baby's age and stage of development. Use the code MontessoriBabies10 at checkout for 10% off your order!

👉 [FREE MONTESSORI PARENTING WORKSHOP] How to Fostering Independence from Infancy to Toddlerhood - Join here FOR FREE!✨

👉 BLOG https://www.babytourguide.com/

👉 INSTA https://www.instagram.com/babytourguide/

Xoxo,
Bianca A. Solorzano, M.Ed.
Baby Development & Montessori Consultant
And Your Baby Tour Guide

How To Talk To Family + Caregivers About Doing Montessori With Your Baby

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0800

In Season 2 Episode 10 of our Montessori Babies podcast, we are talking all about talking to friends, family, and caregivers about doing Montessori with your baby!

This week we discussed:

Why these types of conversations can be so hard
What to expect in these types of convos
How to describe Montessori in infancy to someone who has never heard of it
Tactics to inspiring someone with Montessori info
and more!

Xoxo,
Bianca A. Solorzano, M.Ed.
Baby Development & Montessori Consultant
And Your Baby Tour Guide

Tips for Feeding Babies the Montessori Way

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 22:00:00 -0800

In Season 2 Episode 9 of our Montessori Babies podcast, we are talking all about supporting baby through a big transition: moving houses!

This week we discussed:

Feeding babies the Montessori way
Following the Child during meals
What it looks like in reality
Progressing to feeding independence
And more!

Xoxo,
Bianca A. Solorzano, M.Ed.
Baby Development & Montessori Consultant
And Your Baby Tour Guide

Moving Houses with a Baby

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0700

In Season 2 Episode 8 of our Montessori Babies podcast, we are talking all about supporting baby through a big transition: moving houses!

This week we discussed:

Prepping baby for the move
Moving day tips for baby
What to expect during this transition
Baby's first encounter with the home
And more!

Xoxo,
Bianca A. Solorzano, M.Ed.
Baby Development & Montessori Consultant
And Your Baby Tour Guide

A Montessori Floor Bed for Babies?!

Sun, 09 Oct 2022 11:00:00 -0700

In Season 2 Episode 7 of our Montessori Babies podcast, we are talking all about how using the Montessori Floor Bed with Infants!

This week we discussed:

What the Montessori Floor bed is
When to begin
Benefits of using the floor bed
The role of movement in learning
And more!

Xoxo,
Bianca A. Solorzano, M.Ed.
Baby Development & Montessori Consultant
And Your Baby Tour Guide

Things You Need To Know About Montessori Parenting

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 11:00:00 -0700

In Season 2 Episode 6 of our Montessori Babies show, we are talking all about how some things that are surprising as a Montessori parent!

This week we discussed:

How often babies change
Keeping an open mind and growth mindset
How to change with your baby
Addressing yourself in this new role
Staying inspired
And more!

Xoxo,
Bianca A. Solorzano, M.Ed.
Baby Development & Montessori Consultant
And Your Baby Tour Guide

How To Find Baby's Interest

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 23:00:00 -0700

In Season 2 Episode 5 of our Montessori Babies show, we are talking all about how to find baby's interest!

This week we discussed:

Why baby's interest is important in Montessori
How to use their interest to guide what you offer
What an interested baby looks like
Knowing when interest shifts
Re-offering previously interested materials
And more!

Xoxo,
Bianca A. Solorzano, M.Ed.
Baby Development & Montessori Consultant
And Your Baby Tour Guide

5 Things I Would Never Do As A Montessori Babies Expert

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 12:00:00 -0700

In Season 2 Episode 4 of our Montessori Babies show, we are hopping on that fun trend of sharing 5 things that I would never do as a Montessori Babies Expert!

This week we discussed:

Talking about baby in front of baby
How to entertain a Montessori Baby
Comparing baby to other baby's development
Expecting perfection
Judging other parents Montessori - ness
And more!

Xoxo,
Bianca A. Solorzano, M.Ed.
Baby Development & Montessori Consultant
And Your Baby Tour Guide

Things I Make Sure To Do Everyday With My Montessori Baby

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 17:00:00 -0700

In Season 2 Episode 3 our Montessori Babies show, we are talking all about some of the things that I make sure to do with my baby everyday as a Baby Development expert and Montessorian!

This week we discussed:

Various purposeful ways to talk to baby
Development of respect of self
Slowing down the Montessori way
Getting outside in nature
And more!

Xoxo,
Bianca A. Solorzano, M.Ed.
Baby Development & Montessori Consultant
And Your Baby Tour Guide

3 Ways to Prepare Baby for the Montessori Feeding Experience

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0700

In Season 2 Episode 2 our Montessori Babies show, we are talking all about preparing our sweet babies for the Montessori Feeding experience!

This week we discussed:

Montessori feedings
Food exposure before solid food intro
The family meal
Empowering our babies through mindset and interactions
And more!

Check out the Tripp-Trapp Chair + Newborn Attachment linked here.

Head on over to EZPZfun.com to discover their beautiful baby feeding products that were specially formulated by mothers and experts to cater to your baby's age and stage of development. Use the code MontessoriBabies10 at checkout for 10% off your order!

👉 [FREE MONTESSORI PARENTING WORKSHOP] How to Fostering Independence from Infancy to Toddlerhood - Join here FOR FREE!✨

👉 BLOG https://www.babytourguide.com/

👉 INSTA https://www.instagram.com/babytourguide/

Xoxo,
Bianca A. Solorzano, M.Ed.
Baby Development & Montessori Consultant
And Your Baby Tour Guide

What is a Montessori Birth?

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0700

Welcome to Season 2 of our Montessori Babies podcast! In this first episode of the second season of our show, we are talking all about Montessori during the hour of birth!

This week we discussed:

The realities of birth
What Montessori actually looks like at birthing hour
My Montessori birth story
"Following the Child" from womb to world
What to expect from Season 2!
And more!

Xoxo,
Bianca A. Solorzano, M.Ed.
Baby Development & Montessori Consultant
And Your Baby Tour Guide

Aiding the Transition from Infancy to Toddlerhood

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 17:00:00 -0700

In Episode 36 of our Montessori Babies Podcast, we spoke about some amazing ways that we can support our babies on their journey through infancy into toddlerhood!

This week we discussed:

What the transition from infancy to toddlerhood looks like
How following the child in infancy sets them up for toddlerhood
Addressing our mindset
General timeline for when babies are considered "toddlers"
And more!

Xoxo,
Bianca A. Solorzano, M.Ed.
Baby Development & Montessori Consultant
And Your Baby Tour Guide

Prepping For Your Montessori Experience in Pregnancy

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0700

In Episode 35 of our Montessori Babies show, we dive into some ways that we can prepare for our Montessori Experience during pregnancy!

This week we discussed:

Practicing Slowing Down
The child's first prepared environment
Tiny moments of love for our body
Mentally preparing for this journey
And more!

Xoxo,
Bianca A. Solorzano, M.Ed.
Baby Development & Montessori Consultant
And Your Baby Tour Guide

Implementing Montessori During Diaper Changes

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 14:00:00 -0800

In episode 33 of our Montessori Babies show, we dive into implementing Montessori Principles and Ideas during the diapering process!

This week we discussed:

Opportunities for involvement within diapering
Reducing Diapering struggles
Developing respect of body
Directed Choices within the process
Stand-Up Diapering
And more!

Study about conversation turns with babies -> linked here.

Xoxo,
Bianca A. Solorzano, M.Ed.
Baby Development & Montessori Consultant
And Your Baby Tour Guide

Infant Straw Cup Milestones with Dawn Winkelmann, M.S. CCC-SLP

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0800

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 Cup
And more!

You can find the straw cup training system here.

Episode 22 -> Tips To Teaching Babies to Drink From an Open Cup with Ms. Dawn!

Xoxo,
Bianca A. Solorzano, M.Ed.
Baby Development & Montessori Consultant
And Your Baby Tour Guide

Do the Ideas of Fostering Independence and Fostering a Secure Attachment Conflict?

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 04:00:00 -0800

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 conflict?
And more!

Xoxo,
Bianca A. Solorzano, M.Ed.
Baby Development & Montessori Consultant
And Your Baby Tour Guide

What is a Montessori Education for Babies?

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 05:00:00 -0800

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 show! Check out essentialmontessori.com to discover their amazing Montessori Baby Materials and use the code MONTESSORIBABIES for 10% off your order at checkout!

Head on over to EZPZfun.com to discover their beautiful baby feeding products that were specially formulated by mothers and experts to cater to your baby's age and stage of development. Use the code MontessoriBabies10 at checkout for 10% off your order!

👉 [FREE PARENTING WORKSHOP] Fostering Independence from Infancy to Toddlerhood - Join here!

👉 BLOG https://www.babytourguide.com/

👉 INSTA https://www.instagram.com/babytourguide/

Xoxo,
Bianca A. Solorzano, M.Ed.
Baby Development & Montessori Consultant
And Your Baby Tour Guide

All About Montessori Baby Wooden Materials with Lea Shell

Thu, 06 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0800

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 partnering with our show! Check out essentialmontessori.com to discover their amazing Montessori Baby Materials and use the code MONTESSORIBABIES for 10% off your order at checkout!

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 and stage of development. Use the code MontessoriBabies10 at checkout for 10% off your order!

👉 [FREE PARENTING WORKSHOP] Fostering Independence from Infancy to Toddlerhood - Join here!

👉 BLOG https://www.babytourguide.com/

👉 INSTA https://www.instagram.com/babytourguide/

Xoxo,
Bianca A. Solorzano, M.Ed.
Baby Development & Montessori Consultant
And Your Baby Tour Guide

Freedom of Movement in Infancy

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0800

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 and stage of development. Use the code MontessoriBabies10 at checkout for 10% off your order!

👉 [FREE PARENTING WORKSHOP] Fostering Independence from Infancy to Toddlerhood - Join here!

👉 BLOG https://www.babytourguide.com/

👉 INSTA https://www.instagram.com/babytourguide/

Xoxo,
Bianca A. Solorzano, M.Ed.
Baby Development & Montessori Consultant
And Your Baby Tour Guide

Montessori Foundations of Teaching Babies to Clean

Thu, 25 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0800

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!

Xoxo,
Bianca A. Solorzano, M.Ed.
Baby Development & Montessori Consultant
And Your Baby Tour Guide

Benefits of Using a Bowl for Solids with Dawn Winkelmann M.S, CCC-SLP

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 08:00:00 -0800

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!

Xoxo,
Bianca A. Solorzano, M.Ed.
Baby Development & Montessori Consultant
And Your Baby Tour Guide

Discovering Link Between Object Permanence and Separation Anxiety in Babies

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0700

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!

Xoxo,
Bianca A. Solorzano, M.Ed.
Baby Development & Montessori Consultant
And Your Baby Tour Guide

What is the Montessori Topponcino? with Amber Vick

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 01:00:00 -0700

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 research, safety, and love that Amber Vick and her team brought to their design, check out TopponcinoCompany.com!

Also check out @topponcinoco on Instagram to discover some beautiful ideas of how to use the Montessori Topponcino!

(I am an affiliate for the Topponcino Co. and will make a small commission from sales when using this link. :) )

Xoxo,
Bianca A. Solorzano, M.Ed.
Baby Development & Montessori Consultant
And Your Baby Tour Guide

The Present of Being Present with Babies

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0700

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!

Xoxo,
Bianca A. Solorzano, M.Ed.
Baby Development & Montessori Consultant
And Your Baby Tour Guide

Tips for Teaching Babies To Drink From an Open Cup with Dawn Winkelmann M.S, CCC-SLP

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0700

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 recording Episode 22 of the Montessori Babies Podcast! If you enjoyed and think it may be helpful to someone you know, I would love it if you would leave a review and share with your friends and family!

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 and stage of development. Use the code MontessoriBabies10 at checkout for 10% off your order!

👉 [FREE PARENTING WORKSHOP] Fostering Independence from Infancy to Toddlerhood - Join here!

👉 BLOG https://www.babytourguide.com/

👉 INSTA https://www.instagram.com/babytourguide/

Xoxo,
Bianca A. Solorzano, M.Ed.
Baby Development & Montessori Consultant
And Your Baby Tour Guide

Benefits of Offering Directed Choices to Babies & Toddlers

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0700

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 think it may be helpful to someone you know, I would love it if you would leave a review and share with your friends and family!

👉 [FREE PARENTING WORKSHOP] Fostering Independence from Infancy to Toddlerhood - Join here!

👉 BLOG https://www.babytourguide.com/

👉 INSTA https://www.instagram.com/babytourguide/

Xoxo,
Bianca A. Solorzano, M.Ed.
Baby Development & Montessori Consultant
And Your Baby Tour Guide

The Prepared Adult: Tips on Handling Stressful Moments with Babies

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 01:00:00 -0700

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 recording Episode 20 of the Montessori Babies Podcast! If you enjoyed and think it may be helpful to someone you know, I would love it if you would leave a review and share with your friends and family!

Links:

If you're interested in reading the study regarding breathing and stress, I linked it here.
I linked the study by nature exposure and stress here.
I linked the study showing how singing can decrease stress levels in humans here.

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Intro To Understanding Infant & Toddler Behaviors

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0700

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 absolutely love it if you would leave a review to help other amazing parents, educators, and caregivers find our show.

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Bianca A. Solorzano, M.Ed.
Baby Development & Montessori Consultant
And Your Baby Tour Guide

The Importance of Infancy

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0700

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!

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Bianca A. Solorzano, M.Ed.
Baby Development & Montessori Consultant
And Your Baby Tour Guide

Supporting the Development of Concentration in Babies

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0700

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 to Honing In on Moments of Focus with Babies
And more!

For more info on the current research on TV and screen time for infants and toddlers, click here.

If you're interested in listening to our episode about daily language and music opportunities with babies, click here.

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Bianca A. Solorzano, M.Ed.
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How To Teach Manners to Babies

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0700

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 spreading positivity, I linked that here.

If you're interested in listening to our episode about the language approach to praising babies, I linked that here for you!

I had so much fun recording Episode 16 of the Montessori Babies Podcast! If you enjoyed and think it may be helpful to someone you know, I would love it if you would leave a review and share with your friends and family!

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Bianca A. Solorzano, M.Ed.
Baby Development & Montessori Consultant
And Your Baby Tour Guide

Offering Montessori Language Lessons to Babies

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0700

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 someone you know, I would love it if you would leave a review and share with your friends and family!

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Bianca A. Solorzano, M.Ed.
Baby Development & Montessori Consultant
And Your Baby Tour Guide

How & Why To Use Music Daily with Babies

Thu, 27 May 2021 00:00:00 -0700

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 to conduct your own Montessori Circle Time, be sure to check out my blog post linked here.

If you're interested in learning one of my favorite songs, Slippery Fish, I linked it here for you!

I linked the study by Washington University on Music + Brain Development here.

I linked the study showing how singing can decrease stress levels in humans here.

I had so much fun recording Episode 14 of the Montessori Babies Podcast! If you enjoyed and think it may be helpful to someone you know, I would love it if you would leave a review and share with your friends and family!

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Bianca A. Solorzano, M.Ed.
Baby Development & Montessori Consultant
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The Prepared Adult: A Montessori Conversation with Junnifa Uzodike

Thu, 13 May 2021 00:00:00 -0700

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 idea of the Prepared Adult?
Why is this idea important to infancy?
What is the physical, spiritual, and mental preparation of the adult?
And more!

For everyone interested in seeing more of Junnifa's amazing content on Montessori Pedagogy of all ages, her info is linked below.

Junnifa's Nduoma website: https://nduoma.com/
Junnifa's Nduoma Instagram: @montessori_nduoma

Junnifa Uzodike & Simone Davies' new book: The Montessori Baby. Now Available!
(The Montessori Baby link is my affiliate link. I make a small commission from your purchase.)

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Praising Babies: A Baby Development Conversation with Dr. Natasha Beck

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0700

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 praise affects our infants
The Montessori Approach to praise
Getting everyone in your child's world on the same page
Dr. Organic Mommy
And more!

For everyone interested in seeing more of Dr. Beck's wonderful content on parenting and healthy living, her info is linked below.

Dr. Organic Mommy website: https://www.drorganicmommy.com/
Dr. Organic Mommy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.organicmommy/

Dr. Beck's Instagram Post on Praise: https://www.instagram.com/p/CMdkAHdAo_O/?igshid=1tp0d716g7rlk

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The AMI Montessori Assistants to Infancy Training: A Montessori Conversation with Jodie Bato

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 09:00:00 -0700

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 to get Montessori certified in the US. To learn more about the AMI Assistants to Infancy Montessori Training that Ms. Bato took, click the URL below.

https://misdami.org/montessori-teacher-training-california/ami-montessori-courses/certification-assistants-infancy-training/

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Bianca A. Solorzano, M.Ed.
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10 Amazing Facts of Positive Redirection in Montessori

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0700

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 Podcast! If you enjoyed and think it may be helpful to someone you know, I would love it if you would leave a review and share with your friends and family!

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Bianca A. Solorzano, M.Ed.
Baby Development & Montessori Consultant
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Why You Need Observation in Your Montessori Lifestyle

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0700

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!

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The First Three Months: A Montessori Conversation with Stacey Dee

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 23:00:00 -0800

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
Montessori Material Recommendations within the first 3 months
And more!

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Bianca A. Solorzano, M.Ed.
Baby Development & Montessori Consultant
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Baby Brain Facts To Understand the Absorbent Mind

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 21:00:00 -0800

In Episode 6, we touch on some foundational brain development ideas to understand Dr. Montessori’s concept of the Absorbent Mind!

In this episode, we discuss:

Montessori's First Plane of Development
The Absorbent Mind
Understanding Brain Development & Baby Neuro
Optimizing Development in the First 1000 Days of Life
and more!

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What is Montessori Weaning?

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0800

In Episode 5, we talk all about Montessori Weaning and touch on all wonderful and exciting the subtopics within this topic!

In this episode, we discuss:

What is Montessori Weaning?
Solid Food Introduction
Optimizing Development During Feedings Using Montessori Tactics
Traditional Montessori Weaning Materials
Montessori Pedagogy
and more!

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Evolving Your "Montessori Practice"

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0800

In Episode 4, we talk all about evolving your Montessori Practice & why I encourage you to shift your mindset to a "Montessori Practice" approach.

Episode 4 is a short and sweet episode but one that is very important to my mindset in my Montessori Practice and one that I hope you will hold dear and will help your work as well.

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Optimizing Baby and Toddler Language Development: A Baby Development Conversation with Carlos Solorzano

Thu, 24 Dec 2020 05:00:00 -0800

In Episode 3, we talk all about optimizing language development in infants and toddlers! Episode 3 is an interview with an expert in the field of language acquisition, Carlos Solorzano. This weeks episode is for Montessori beginners and experts alike! We touch on...

What is language development?
How to optimize language development in babies and toddlers
Expert tips to enhance language from day one
Bilingual or multilingual language acquisition tips in babies and toddlers
Montessori Language Pedagogy
Montessori Language Lesson Suggestions for Babies and Toddlers

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How To Begin Implementing Montessori in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Thu, 10 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0800

In Episode 2, we jump straight into my tips on how to begin implementing Montessori with Babies and Toddlers! We touch on the main points that I have found are an amazing foundation for a Montessori practice with babies and toddlers, regardless of where you are it in your Montessori journey! This weeks episode is for Montessori beginners and experts alike! We touch on...

The Prepared Environment
The Prepared Adult
Fostering Independence
Following the Child
Montessori Curriculum
Freedom within Limits

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I mention in this episode that I have created a collection of Montessori materials in my Montessori Baby Shoppe on my blog. I linked our shop here -> https://www.babytourguide.com/montessori-baby-shoppe/

Here's to you, friend!

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Bianca A. Solorzano, M.Ed.
Baby Development & Montessori Consultant
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Introducing Montessori Babies

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 21:00:00 -0800

Welcome to the very first episode of Baby Tour Guide's Montessori Babies Podcast! In honor of our very first episode, I figured we would dive into a bunch of introductions!

In this episode, tell you a bit about my Montessori journey and also jump into what I've come to know Montessori as in general + a general view of what Montessori looks like in Infancy and Toddlerhood. Stay tuned for incoming episodes and countless conversations about Montessori Babies!

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