East2WestMama is an ever-growing resource for progressive parents and caregivers who are looking for an alternative approach to child rearing through the Montessori method.
Hello and welcome! I’m Vera, writer and mum behind East2WestMama. I recently discovered the joy of Montessori in the home, and want to share my love for it with you.
Montessori was a term I had heard on and off throughout my life, but it was only when I was expecting my son that I truly started to understand the philosophy. Heavily pregnant, I found myself reclined on the couch, devouring book after book about Montessori; I was hooked!
Once Ryaan came along, I applied the principles of Montessori with him and 3.5 years in, I’m amazed by its impact. I am now applying the Montessori method with my newborn daughter, Dayna. Though not a trained Montessori educator, I am a mother who is extremely passionate about the Montessori approach. Along my Montessori journey with Ryaan and, now Dayna, I have picked up some valuable ideas and insights, and am eager to share them.
If you have young children, plan to have them, or care for them regularly, then you have come to the right place. Stay tuned for parenting tips and practical suggestions on how to incorporate the Montessori method into your home. Expectant parents or parents/caregivers of newborn babies will be interested in my monthly posts about Montessori from birth. I continue to learn every day and invite you to join me on my journey.