Journey to Independence: Montessori Floor Beds

Katherine Sullivan

Watch this replay of our LiveTalk from insightful discussion with host Syvlia Arotin and guest Katie Sullivan, founder of ParentingDoula and Montessori expert, as we dive into the topic of Montessori floor beds and their benefits for babies and toddlers. Katie, an experienced early childhood educator and mother of two, shares her journey and practical advice on transitioning children to floor beds, safe sleep practices, and promoting independence in young children. Discover how floor beds can support your child’s development, when and how to make the transition, and tips for ensuring a smooth and safe experience for your family.

00:00 Introduction and Event Overview

00:12 Meet Katie Sullivan: Parenting Expert

00:50 Introduction to Floor Beds

01:46 Benefits of Floor Beds

02:47 Understanding Montessori Floor Beds

04:31 When to Transition to a Floor Bed

08:40 Safe Sleep Practices and Childproofing

10:56 Addressing Common Concerns

11:40 Transitioning Older Children to Floor Beds

25:30 Setting Up the Sleep Environment

27:44 Introducing Floor Beds to Children

37:36 Nighttime Feeding and Floor Beds

40:16 Final Advice and Q&A

Katherine Sullivan

Katie Sullivan, M.Ed, CPPD, is founder of Parenting Doula- an early parenting and sleeping consulting business, a Montessorian, and a mother of two! Over the nearly twenty years she has studied and worked with young children both in and out of the classroom, she earned a master’s degree in early childhood education, an AMS primary credential, and a postpartum doula certification. She enjoys providing parent and teacher education with special love and appreciation for the infant and toddler stages. You can find more about Katie, her current work, and how to reach her at www.parentingdoula.com

Sylvia Arotin Host

Sylvia Arotin is an award winning international speaker and trainer in early childhood. She has had over 14 years experience in Montessori teaching and is the founder and director of My Montessori (0-6 yrs) school in Sydney, Australia. Her passion for children’s learning and development, as well as supporting and educating adults, has been fundamental in founding the Guide & Grow brand now with over 320,000 members globally. She holds an International Montessori 0-3yrs training, 3-6 AMI Assistants training, an International Communications degree and a Masters in Teaching specializing in early childhood (0-5 yrs) (Honours) from Macquarie University.

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Journey to Independence: Montessori Floor Beds

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