The Childaura Montessori Blog
Thoughtful writing about Montessori at home, parenting, homeschooling, educator growth, and the quiet moments that matter most.
Small Hands, Big Feelings
The First Week of Life: What I Wish I Could Gently Whisper to Every New Mother
The first week with a newborn can feel tender, blurry, and intense. This reflection offers gentle reassurance on why babies feed so often, wake so much, crave constant closeness, and what is happening in a mother’s body and heart during those early postpartum days
Criss-cross Applesauce
What Can You Do With Your Baby in the First Couple of Weeks?
In the first couple of weeks, your baby does not need a packed wake window or lots of stimulation. This gentle guide explores what newborns truly need during waking hours through a developmental and Montessori lens, and how simple moments of connection can beautifully support early growth.
The First Few Days: Meeting You, Again and for the First Time
In the first few days after birth, so much more is happening than we can see. This reflection explores the tenderness of early postpartum, the sacred work of holding and responding, and what science tells us about a newborn’s brain in those first beautiful, vulnerable days.
Preparing to Welcome a New Baby: Reflections as I Get Ready to Give Birth to My Third
As I prepare to give birth to my third baby, I’ve been reflecting on what it really means to welcome a new little life into our home. Beyond the tiny clothes and practical preparations, this season has been about making emotional space, letting go of perfection, and gently preparing my heart for another beautiful beginning.
The Blue Truck
The Quite Twin
A 7-Year-Old Published a Book : When Early Childhood Work Comes Full Circle
A reflection on how early childhood educators rarely get to see the outcomes of their work and the powerful moment when a former student reminds you why it all matters.
Montessori Mentor Notebook
Each Monday, I will open my mentor notebook and share short, anonymized chapters from real homes, classrooms, and homeschool life. Expect grounded stories like those of the movement seeker who finds focus through purposeful work, the quiet twin who blooms with a softer approach, and the perfectionist who relaxes when mistakes have a place to land.