Hi, I'm Nasma
Educator, mentor, mother — and the heart behind Childaura. I created this space because I know how much it matters to feel supported, understood, and not alone on this journey.
The story behind Childaura
My path to Childaura started long before I gave it a name. It started with my own experience as a mother — raising Muslim children in a non-Islamic country, searching for resources that aligned with my values, exploring alternative education approaches, and realizing just how important the early childhood years truly are.
I found myself breaking generational cycles, asking hard questions, and looking for like-minded individuals who understood the weight and beauty of this work. I was focused on finding my own village — and when I couldn't find one, I started building it.
I worked with children for several years before shifting my career to support the adults who support children — families, caregivers, and educators. That shift changed everything. I saw how much parents and teachers were craving guidance that felt real, grounded, and respectful of their lived experience.
Childaura was born from that need. It's a space where Montessori philosophy, child development, positive discipline, and faith-rooted intention come together — not as a rigid framework, but as a gentle, practical way of being with children.
Rooted in training, shaped by experience
AMI Montessori Primary Certification
Master's in Early Childhood Education with a Montessori concentration
BA in Psychology
Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator
Former Homeschool Program Manager & Coach at Guidepost Montessori
Consulting for Opendoor Montessori & Board Member at Community Montessori Columbus
I work with the adults who support children
Whether you're a parent navigating the early years, a homeschooling family building your rhythm, an educator seeking reflective mentorship, or a school leader creating child-centered systems — I'm here to walk alongside you.
My work is informed by how I incorporate reflection, values, and intention into my consultations and mentorship — and by the real, lived experience of raising children and building community.