Montessorita Parenting
Bring Montessori Home.
Not perfectly, but authentically.
That’s what Montessorita Parenting is here for.
You’ve heard about Montessori. Maybe you’ve visited a school, gone down a rabbit hole online, or noticed how your child lights up when they’re given real work to do. And you’ve wondered: how do I bring this home?
Or maybe you’re already trying, and you’re finding that the gap between Montessori principles and your actual Tuesday morning is wider than any Instagram post let on.
This is the space where philosophy meets real family life. Coaching, programs, and community for parents of children 0–6 who want to understand their child more deeply, find their footing as a Montessori-inspired parent, and do it without the overwhelm or the judgment.
Whether you’re brand new to Montessori or have been piecing it together on your own for a while, you’re in the right place.
Our Offerings
There are a few different ways to work together, depending on where you are and what kind of support feels right. All of them are grounded in the same belief: that you don’t need to have Montessori or parenting figured out. You need a space to understand it honestly, apply it to your real family, and feel supported while you do.
Do you have more questions about our Parent Coaching Services?
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About Emma
My Montessori journey began as an 8-week-old infant peering over the sling my mother wore while teaching in her Montessori classroom. I attended Montessori school through junior high, and I credit that education with shaping the person I became: someone with a deep love of learning, a commitment to meaningful work, and a need to make a positive impact in the world.
Montessori didn’t just teach me how to learn. It taught me how to care.
That foundation led me to earn my Bachelor’s degree, AMS Early Childhood Credential, and a Master’s in Leadership Development, where I focused my studies on Montessori research and the connections between Montessori philosophy and leadership for both children and adults. I’ve taught in Children’s House and Elementary classrooms, served as a Montessori school Director, and as Co-Director of the Montessori Teacher Academy, an accredited teacher education program affiliated with AMS. I also consult with schools and leaders across the Montessori community, supporting them in a myriad of ways. I co-founded the California Montessori Alliance, a non-profit doing education and advocacy work because we must return to Dr. Montessori’s original vision and ensure this work reaches the communities it was always meant to serve.
Montessorita grew from a conviction I’ve held my entire career: that parents deserve the same quality of guidance that educators have always had access to. The most beautifully prepared classroom can only go so far. We must support all environments for children. The home matters. The parent matters.
I’m also a Montessori parent myself, navigating the same beautiful, complicated work that every family I work with is facing. I know what it feels like to love this philosophy and still find Tuesday morning hard.
If any of this resonates, I’d love to connect.
FAQs
Do I need to know anything about Montessori before working with you?
Not at all. Some of the parents I work with are completely new to Montessori; others have been trying to bring it home for years. What matters is that you’re curious and open. Prior knowledge is not required. We start from wherever you are.
My child is in a Montessori school. Is this still relevant for me?
Yes, often especially so. Parents of children in Montessori schools frequently want to understand the philosophy more deeply so they can support what’s happening at school at home. The prepared home environment and the parent and child relationship are just as important as the classroom, and that’s where we focus.
What ages of children do you focus on?
The group program and most of my coaching work is designed for parents of children from birth to six years old, the first plane of Montessori development. This is the period when the foundations of everything are laid, and when the prepared home environment and the quality of the parent and child relationship matter most. I have supported families with older children as well, so if that’s you, reach out and we can talk.
Is this about buying Montessori materials or setting up a specific Montessori home?
While we do talk about the prepared environment, this work is not about spending money or achieving a particular aesthetic. Montessori at home is about the principles underneath the beautiful shelves: accessibility, order, real materials over pretend, environments that invite independence. You can apply those principles with any budget, in any home. If you want support setting up your space, I’m happy to help with that 1:1 too.
What’s the difference between the group program and 1:1 coaching?
The group program follows a structured arc through the core foundations of Montessori parenting. It’s a shared experience with a small cohort of parents, which many families find deeply valuable. The community, the peer connection, and knowing others are navigating the same questions are part of what makes it work. 1:1 coaching is tailored entirely to your family: your child’s specific developmental stage, your specific challenges, your unique questions. Both are grounded in the same philosophy; the difference is structure versus personalization.
I’ve tried reading about Montessori on my own. Why would coaching be different?
Books and online resources can give you information, and with so many voices out there, it can be hard to know what to trust or how to apply any of it to your actual child. Coaching gives you a space to work with the information directly: your child, your home, your relationship, with someone who can reflect back what they observe, ask the question that opens something up, and hold the space when things feel hard. Most parents find that the shift doesn’t come from reading more. It comes from being seen and supported while they practice. Community matters here too.
I don’t have a lot of time. Can I still do this?
The group program is designed for busy parents, because all parents are busy. It’s one live session per week, plus intentionally light between-session work: one small thing to try, one prompt to reflect on. That’s it. If the timing genuinely isn’t right, the self-paced course will be a good starting point when it launches.
What if I miss a session?
Life happens, especially with young children. Sessions are recorded and available to cohort members, so you won’t lose the content. That said, the live sessions are where the most meaningful work tends to happen: the real conversations, the questions that open things up. I’d encourage you to protect the time where you can.
What if I’m not sure this is right for me?
Book a discovery call. It’s a no-pressure conversation. I want to understand where you are and what you’re looking for, and you can ask anything you want about how this works. If it’s not the right fit, I’ll tell you honestly. If it is, we’ll figure out the best next step together.