Childhood Potential Online Montessori Conference 2024

January 27–31, 2025

Navigate the First Three Years of Your Child’s Life With Confidence

Discover Montessori-inspired tools to help your child learn, build independence, grow confidence, manage big emotions, and develop essential life skills.

I always get excited for these conferences. I know by the end I'm going to feel encouraged, challenged, and excited about raising my family with Montessori principles. I would tell a friend "Find a topic that interests you and listen, you won't be disappointed!"
CherithUSA

I am blown away by the quality of speakers gathered for this series. I could not be more thankful for all the knowledge and resources shared. I feel confident, prepared, and committed to be a safe Montessori at Home parent to my almost one year old daughter.
Grecia USA

I'm more relaxed with my son and less caught up in what he should be doing. I'm enjoying him more, observing his curiosity and allowing him to show me what he is capable of and interested in. It has led to greater cooperation and made our days smoother.
KaysiUSA

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The first three years of parenting are full of transformation – and challenges

Watch this video to learn how our 8^th online Montessori conference can help.

One moment, your child is giggling with joy; the next, they’re melting down over the “wrong” color of socks.

It can feel overwhelming.

Balancing their rapid development with your daily responsibilities is no small feat. And when they’re bored or restless, keeping them engaged in meaningful play can feel like another full-time job.

Maybe you’ve wondered:

How do I encourage my child to play independently so I can get things done?

Why does every transition, from mealtime to bedtime, feel like a battle?

Am I doing enough to support their growth, or am I falling short?

The truth is, these early years are as challenging as they are rewarding. Your child is growing and changing faster than ever—and it’s normal to feel unsure of the best way to guide them through it all.

That’s why we created the

Over five days, you’ll gain expert advice and practical tools to navigate these challenges with confidence.

This isn’t about adding more to your plate. It’s about learning how to create an environment where your child thrives – while making parenting feel more manageable and meaningful for you.

Gain the confidence and tools to create the calm, meaningful connection you and your child deserve – starting today

Imagine how it would feel if your child was able to confidently explore their environment and give you a moment to breath – without bouncing off the walls, getting bored of their toys, or acting out to get your attention.

Imagine knowing exactly how to handle meltdowns with calm and connection, even when your child seems out of control, without losing control yourself. And even being able to repair when things don't go as planned.

Imagine how it would feel to go through each day with smoother transitions, fewer battles, and more joy.

This is exactly you'll find at the Childhood Potential Online Montessori Conference.

Over five days, you’ll learn practical strategies and gain expert guidance to:

Build routines that work for your family and create a sense of balance in your day.

Manage challenging behaviors with empathy, helping your child learn to regulate their emotions.

Foster your child’s independence, confidence, and love of learning – without expensive toys or unrealistic expectations.

Navigate milestones like toilet learning, sibling dynamics, and setting boundaries with greater confidence.

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Over the past seven events, more than 110,000 parents, educators, and caregivers from around the world have turned to the Childhood Potential Online Montessori Conference for trusted guidance – and the results speak for themselves. Attendees leave feeling empowered and equipped to navigate the joys and challenges of parenting and teaching with confidence.

This year, we’re proud to bring together another outstanding lineup of experts to answer your most pressing questions and provide actionable solutions for your journey. Join a global community of parents discovering how Montessori principles can transform family life.

No matter where you are on your Montessori journey, this conference will answer your biggest questions, deepen your understanding of Montessori principles, and help you unlock your child’s limitless potential.

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What to expect?

Join for free from anywhere

Join us online right from your home! The conference will be streamed January 27–31, 2025, and it’s completely free to join.

40+ video presentations

Expert speakers will share their knowledge and experience in 30-60min presentations, pre-recorded and live.

World-class speakers

Learn from world-class Montessorians, best-selling authors, and parenting experts with decades of experience teaching and mentoring families.

Be part of a community

Connect with parents and educators from across the globe in our active Facebook group. Share experiences, ask questions, and join discussions that inspire.

Make a difference

A portion of our profits helps fund schools in underserved communities. Your participation directly supports education for children in need.

Option to upgrade

After registration, you can upgrade to Premium Pass to unlock a full year of access to conference sessions, audio feed, transcripts and bonuses.

Certificate of attendance

Upgrade to the Premium Pass and receive a certificate to showcase your participation. For professional development, access an optional certificate issued by Sarasota University.

Exclusive gifts

Enjoy exclusive discounts from our sponsors and partners. On top of that, the Premium Pass comes with a bundle of valuable resources to support you on your Montessori journey.

Win a scholarship

Three lucky attendees will receive access to our Montessori Beginnings course for age 0–3, the ultimate guide to raising a confident, curious, independent child.

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Conference Schedule

Conference sessions will be streamed online over the course of five days, 27–31 January, 2025, free to all attendees. Each session will be available to watch for free for 24 hours starting at 9am CET.

After the 24-hour window, recordings—including replays of live sessions—will only be available through the Premium Pass.

Monday 27 January, 2025

Montessori Parenting and Foundations

Step into the world of Montessori parenting and explore the foundational principles that support a child’s early development and well-being.

Live ZOOM + Q&A
6.00pm CET/9am PST

Jeanne-Marie Paynel

Becoming a Montessori Parent, from Pregnancy to Toddlerhood

Live ZOOM + Q&A
4.00pm CET/7am PST

Timothy Seldin

Becoming an Authentic Montessori Teacher: A Journey of Growth and Discovery

Maren Schmidt

Parents as Leaders: Cutting Through the Chaos of Modern Parenthood

Dr. Shefali

Your Parenting Map: How to Parent Without Ego and Truly Connect with Your Children

Lynda Apostol

The Montessori Homeschool Journey: What Every Parent Needs to Know

Karin Slabaugh

The Discovery of the Newborn: Nurturing with Respect and Dignity

Heather White

The Absorbent Mind Unveiled: Harnessing the Power of Early Learning

Kristin Mariella

Reparenting and overcoming your parenting triggers

Jen Lumanlan

Parenting (and Learning!) Beyond Power

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Tuesday 28 January, 2025

Supporting Emotional and Social Development

Discover why children behave the way they do and how to guide them through big emotions while building strong connections and a peaceful environment.

Live ZOOM + Q&A
6:00pm CET/9:00am PST

Simone Davies

My Freedom Ends Where Yours Begins: Teaching Our Children to Live in Community

Live ZOOM + Q&A
9:00pm CET/12:00am PST

Sylvia Arotin

How to Navigate Your Child’s Behavior in a Way That Builds Connection and Brings Peace

Patty Wipfler

Sharing in the Early Years: Promoting Respect, Generosity, and the Joy of Learning

Karen Young

Separation Anxiety in Young Children

Jenilee & Greg Mullin

Building connections through co-regulation

Yogi Patel

Building Confidence and Belonging in the First Three Years

Hannah Khiani &

Sarah Olley

Collaborating with Children: Supporting Collaboration, Exploration, and Intrinsic Motivation in the 0-3 Year-Old Child

Sarah R. Moore

Nurturing a Secure Attachment for Life: The Importance of the Early Years

Chip DeLorenzo

Montessori Discipline: Using Consequences?… Be Careful!

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Wednesday 29 January, 2025

Independence, Creativity and Daily Life Skills

Discover how to foster your child’s independence, spark their creativity, and nurture essential life skills through practical Montessori-inspired approaches.

Live ZOOM + Q&A 6:00pmCET/9:00am PST

Kary Rappaport & Kimberly Grenawitzke

Starting Solids in a Child-Led Way

Live ZOOM + Q&A 4:00pmCET/7:00am PST

Madhuri Prasad

Building Independence Through Self-Care Skills

Mariana Bissonnette

The Role of Order: Why Predictability is Crucial for Toddlers

Spramani Elaun

Yes, Birth to 3 Can Start Art!

Jo Wilson

Why Water Is the Perfect Montessori Child Developmental Playground

Amy Williams

Sleep Soundly: Understanding Individual Sleep Patterns in Early Childhood

Disha Bonner

Creating Effective Learning Environments at Home and in the Classroom

Sylvia Arotin & Lucie Brixí Tamášová

How to Start with Montessori at Home with your Baby and Toddler

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Thursday 30 January, 2025

Your Child’s Natural Development

Understand the power of sensitive periods and milestones in your child’s growth, and learn how to guide their exploration of movement, language, and cognitive skills.

Live Q&A session 6:00pmCET/9:00am PST

Charlotte Snyder

Ask me anything:
Live Q&A Session with your questions!

Patty Hannan

Babies & Toddlers don't learn to move, they move to learn

Katy Wright

GO FROM ALL CAPS to no caps: How to give your child the best start in phonics

Katelynn Johnson

Key materials for the sensitive periods in the toddler development timeline

Pamela Shanks

Supporting Language Development: From Baby’s First Words to Flourishing Conversations

Paula Zhou

Building Blocks of Brilliance: Understanding and Supporting Brain Development in the First 3 Years

Bianca Solorzano

Montessori for Baby Development: How to Make the Most of Baby’s Awake Time

Leticia de Lassus

Development of the Hand in the First Year of Life

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Friday 31 January, 2025

Meeting Every Child’s Unique Needs

Explore how to support neurodivergent children, navigate sibling dynamics, and create trauma-informed environments that nurture every child’s unique potential.

Live ZOOM + Q&A 6:00pmCET/12:00pm EST

Amorette French

Montessori for Neurodivergent Minds

Alyssa Blask Campbell

Navigating Sibling Dynamics

Maati Wafford

The Secret Life of Three-Year-Olds Equity Integration as Praxis

Paul Epstein

Montessori Education and the Knowledge Evolution

Dr. Lindsey Pollock

Creating a Trauma-Informed Montessori Prepared Environment

Helle Heckmann

What to consider, when you give care for children under three

Fareedah Shaheed

Not All Parental Apps Are Safe for Your Kids

Carol Stock Kranowitz

Sensory Processing and Outdoor Play: Supporting All Children, Including the Out-of-Sync

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Hi, I’m Lucie.

I'm your Host at the Childhood Potential Conference. As a founder of MontessoriParenting.org, mother of three and stepmom of two, my journey has been deeply rooted in the Montessori philosophy. My passion has led me from opening schools in Kenya and Guinea to creating the online Childhood Potential Club, all with the mission to make Montessori education accessible, affordable, and impactful for parents and educators everywhere.

Grab your ticket and join me and all the amazing experts for a one-of-a-kind event that will help you unlock the unlimited potential of your child. I can’t wait to see you there!

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What our attendees say

I am always amazed by the diversity in opinions and practices under the Montessori approach presented at your conferences. At this time I think your work has the greatest impact on the Montessori community as a whole. I thank you for your absolutely amazing work that has such a great impact on spreading Maria Montessori's message. Thank you for working so hard to include so many different voices.
Jill

100% recommended for everyone. This goes beyond being a parent, and teachers. All families should embrace the Montessori way of life. I am very glad I was mentally ready to absorb all the great talks and it was a life changing experience. I am calmer, I know better, and it gives me a whole new perspective on how I see things and even how other people see me in a matter of 7 days. The vast experience and background of the speakers were hands down amazing! Montessori goes beyond all those pretty things on the shelves.
NadiahMalaysia

My overall experience was amazing. Thank you so much for organizing such an incredible event. It's sooo nice to be a part of such a community and understand what the speakers are talking about and learning something new and important. I would recommend this conference to anyone who is dealing or is going to deal with children: parents, teachers, caregivers, psychologists, neuropsychologists and so on. The speakers were giving immaculate lectures and sharing important experiences with the audience.
MargarytaUkraine

The conference was wonderful. There were many things that would help me in raising the children and I already started practicing some of them. I tell all my friends about the conference and how much it helped me solve some of my dilemmas.
MeriNorth Macedonia

It was great! I am looking forward to the future ones! Thank you so much for this. I will definitely recommend this to the Montessori school I used to work for. The nuggets of wisdom here are so inspiring! It will definitely benefit children at home and at school.👍🏼
RoselleSweden

I am a gestalt psychotherapist, and I have a two year old daughter. This conference was a real refreshment in my life. I received a lot of practical guidance for both private and professional life. Thank you for giving everyone the opportunity to attend, I believe that this also gave the power and great impact on the world level that this conference will have.
AnaSerbia

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Frequently asked questions

Who is this conference for?

This event is designed for parents, educators, and caregivers of children aged 0–3 who want to learn practical, Montessori-inspired strategies to support their child’s growth and development. Whether you’re new to Montessori or already applying its principles, you’ll find valuable insights tailored to your journey.

I registered, but I haven’t received a confirmation email. What should I do?

Sorry about that! Our system automatically generates a confirmation email and sends it right away. Here are a few common reasons you may not have received it:

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If you can’t find your confirmation email, please reach out to us at info@childhoodpotential.com for help.

Can I attend all of the sessions for free? What if I miss the live sessions?

Yes, you can attend all live Zoom sessions for free at their scheduled time, including the interactive Q&A.

If you miss a live session, the recording will only be available through the Premium Pass, giving you the flexibility to watch on your own schedule.

I missed yesterday’s sessions and now can’t view them. Why?

Sorry you missed it! Each session is available for free for 24 hours only. After that, sessions are accessible exclusively through the Premium Pass, which includes one year of unlimited access to all expert talks and bonuses.

Will I get a certificate for attending the conference?

Yes, we provide certificates to Premium Pass holders. We also offer the option to receive a certificate issued by Sarasota University. Unfortunately, certificates are not available with free access.

Can I ask questions to the speakers?

Yes, during the live sessions, you can ask questions during the Q&A portion. For pre-recorded sessions, Premium Pass holders can submit questions under the video, and we’ll do our best to have speakers respond.

How long will I have access to the presentations?

Free attendees can access each day’s presentations for 24 hours only. Premium Pass holders enjoy 1-year unlimited access to all presentations, audio versions, transcripts, and bonus content, allowing you to learn at your own pace.

Are the presentations live?

If you have any other questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact us at info@childhoodpotential.com.

What's included in the Gift Bag?

Every attendee will receive a digital gift bag filled with exclusive discounts, freebies, and resources from our sponsors and partners—perfect for supporting your Montessori journey.

What's the Scholarship about?

Three attendees will win full scholarships to our Montessori Beginnings course, a comprehensive program designed to help you create a Montessori-inspired home environment during your child’s first three years.