Hello! Welcome to my blog. I’m a proud mama of a beautiful two-year-old girl with a baby boy expected soon. For the last two decades, I have been living with disabilities. I have learned to grow and adapt. I have also altered my expectations of life and parenting. Throughout my journey, I have discovered numerous strategies to live and parent well. These strategies include improving how to eat, sleep, and move better. I focus on managing my mental health and reducing pain. I also embrace simplicity as a way of being.

In my quest to parent effectively despite my health challenges, I discovered the Montessori philosophy and integrated it into our home life. It has provided me with a framework to follow, and both my toddler and I are thriving. This approach has empowered me as a parent and inspired my daughter to become more independent, curious, and confident.

With this blog, I hope to share my experiences, challenges, and successes on living well and parenting effectively for others who are struggling with chronic autoimmune diseases like mine. Additionally, I want to share some of the delightful routines, toys, and books we’ve integrated into our home to create a calm(ish) and nurturing environment.

Whether you are a parent with disabilities or just someone interested in bringing some Montessori ideas into your home, I hope you will find some inspiration here.

Thank you for joining me on this journey!

With love,

Empowered Montessori Mama x