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I’m a holistic fertility specialist, a women’s wellness advocate, an entrepreneur, an educator, and a mom to my 3 answered prayers.

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🎀✂️ It’s official! Kingdom West Montessori has cut the ribbon! 💚🦁

Though our first day of school was August 17th, we just had a beautiful celebration of the grand opening of Kingdom West Montessori alongside @naperchamber (Naperville Chamber of Commerce), Councilman Ashfaq Syed @ashfaq.h.syed, our families, friends, and so many wonderful members of our community! We loved sharing the incredible space God has given us to grow - we could not feel more blessed to have such incredible partners in @napervillechurchofchrist (Naperville Church of Christ).

Our hearts are full of gratitude for everyone who came out to celebrate this special milestone with us—including a wonderful visit from @mbasta67 (Mayor Mary Alexander-Basta) of Bolingbrook!

Some of our favorite moments? Watching our students share their own experiences at Kingdom West, hearing their sweet voices fill the room as they sang You Are Holy, and seeing so many families and friends come together in support of our school. 💚

And of course, no celebration is complete without some delicious food!

A HUGE thank you to @gather.bbq (Gather Brisket & BBQ) for treating our guests to incredible brisket sliders, watermelon caprese salads, and mac & cheese! And to our very own Ms. Kelly, whose famous homemade desserts were the perfect sweet ending! 🧁

We also had a wonderful raffle thanks to the generosity of local businesses who donated gift cards and helped make the celebration even more special:

🎁 Lola’s @lolashandcraftedchurros
🎁 Lantern Pizzeria @lanternpizzaco
🎁 Bach to Rock @bachtorockmusic
🎁 Prime Health & Wellness @phwchiro

Thank you for investing in our school and supporting our growing community!

As we look around at what God has already made possible, we’re reminded that Kingdom West is about so much more than opening the doors of a school. It’s about building a place where children are known, loved, challenged, and encouraged to grow in faith, wonder, and wisdom.

This is just the beginning, and we’re so grateful you’re part of our story. 💚

#KingdomWestMontessori #NapervilleIL #ChristianMontessori #MontessoriEducation FaithWonderWisdom

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What does Montessori actually look like? 🌱

It can look different from the classroom many of us grew up in—and that’s very intentional.

At Kingdom West Montessori, children aren’t simply given information to memorize. They’re invited to touch it, explore it, question it, practice it, and ultimately understand it.

In this video, Kingdom West Board Member Heather Thomas shares a glimpse into the Montessori approach and why these carefully designed materials and experiences matter so much in a child’s development.

And Heather knows Montessori. 💚 With 11 years of experience as an Early Childhood and Lower Elementary Guide and Head of School, along with her AMS Montessori credential, she’s spent more than a decade watching children learn this way.

What we love about Montessori isn’t that children are simply given more freedom.

It’s that they’re given purposeful freedom within an incredibly thoughtful environment.

Concrete experiences build understanding.
Understanding builds confidence.
Confidence creates the freedom to explore further.

And over time, something much bigger begins to develop:

A child who doesn’t simply know how to learn—but genuinely wants to.

That’s the kind of learner we’re hoping to nurture at Kingdom West.

💚 Faith. Wonder. Wisdom.

#KingdomWestMontessori #MontessoriEducation #Naperville #NapervilleSchools #christianmontessori

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One thing I've learned after six years of raising Montessori boys...

They are endlessly curious.

Which also means they ask questions...
make observations...
and occasionally say things that leave me completely speechless. 😂

Motherhood keeps you humble... and very entertained.

What's something your child has said recently that you'll never forget? ⬇️

#MotherhoodUnfiltered
#KingdomWestMontessori
#MontessoriMom
#MontessoriKids
#BoyMom

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So unbelievably proud of the teachers, staff and COMMUNITY of @kingdomwestmontessori !! Congrats on an amazing start to the school year!

So much love to Joe & Monica @kingdom_montessori for being a foundational building block for our new school.

I legitimately teared up this morning with the sound of joyful children filling the space, eager to learn. MONTHS of preparation from our dedicated staff has paid off beautifully.

We are so blessed to have the leadership & skill sets that can only be developed through years of preparation from Taylor @victorious_pursuit - you are an incredible Head of School!
I am so proud of my wife @meredith_nathan for her heart, dedication, & faith walk on this journey. It’s because your love for these kids that this all happened! 👏🏾🙏🏾

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One of the biggest surprises of our Montessori journey wasn't academic...

It was how many ordinary moments started looking different.

I never set out thinking, "I hope my boys learn to make breakfast."

I hoped they would become kind.
Responsible.
Confident.
Curious.

But somewhere along the way, I realized those things are often built through ordinary opportunities.

Pouring the milk.
Cracking the eggs.
Cleaning up the spill.
Trying again when something doesn't go quite right.

Every small responsibility whispers the same message:

"You're capable."

And when children begin to believe that, they don't just become more independent...

They become more confident.

Six years into our Montessori journey, I still love being needed by my boys.

But I also love watching them discover all the things they can do for themselves.

Because raising capable kids isn't about asking less of childhood.

It's about believing children are capable of more than we sometimes imagine. 💚

What's one moment recently when your child surprised you with something they could do on their own?

#KingdomWestMontessori
#RaisingCapableKids
#MontessoriMom
#MontessoriLife
#MontessoriParenting

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Less than one month.

It’s hard to put into words what it feels like to stand in a classroom that is so quiet today... knowing that in just a few weeks it will be filled with laughter, discovery, friendships, and children who are just beginning their own stories.

Right now, I see empty shelves waiting for beautiful Montessori materials. I see tables waiting for little hands to gather around them. I see a space that has been prepared with so much love and intention.

But more than anything...

I see the children who will soon fill it.

Every family has entrusted us with something incredibly precious, and we don’t take that lightly. We’ve spent months preparing this environment, praying over these classrooms, and dreaming about the moments that will happen here.

The first day of school is getting closer, and our hearts are so full.

We truly can’t wait to welcome our founding families and begin this incredible adventure together. 💚

If you’re joining us this year, we’d love to know—what are you or your child most excited about as the first day approaches?

#KingdomWestMontessori #Montessori #ChristianMontessori #ChristianSchools #naperville

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When people think of Montessori, they often think of academics.
I think about moments like this.

A pile of sticks became a fort. A challenge became an adventure. A disagreement became a chance to practice teamwork. A problem became something to solve instead of something to avoid.

No one assigned this project.
No one handed them instructions.
No one rewarded them for finishing.

They simply had an idea... and believed they were capable of bringing it to life.

That’s one of my favorite gifts Montessori has given my boys over the last six years—not just knowledge, but confidence. The quiet kind that says, “I can figure this out.”

As parents, it’s tempting to step in, offer solutions, or make things easier. But some of the greatest growth happens when we step back just enough to let our children discover what they’re capable of.

Watching this fort take shape reminded me that we’re not just raising children who can follow directions.

We’re raising children who can imagine, create, persevere, and lead.

And that feels like a childhood worth protecting. 💚

#Montessori #MontessoriBoys #ChildhoodUnplugged #RaisingCapableKids #MontessoriMom KingdomWestMontessori FaithWonderWisdom

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My mom @lourdesnathan50 created a lot of peace and love in our home growing up, and @meredith_nathan has done the same for me and the boys.
You’re both the best of the best. Happy Mother’s Day!!

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Thanks for all the birthday love! Last year was full of Meredith and I watching Max, Kai, and Micah grow up WAAAAAYYYY too fast! Lots of great projects in various stages of happening…going to be a really fun year. Excited to be on this crazy ride with so many of you! And of course…@meredithnathan continues to be the very best for tolerating all my nonsense. 😂

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{Relentless 26}…

When there is no purpose, pleasure becomes the distraction.

What a weekend!

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Rainy days ☔️ like today lead us to reflect on the days of sunshine ☀️, good food, great friends, and spending time with supportive community that understands you.

Our team enjoyed the Sound of Music at @raviniafestival near our Highland Park office in @downtownhighlandparkil for this outing. Team members from acupuncture, massage, yoga, and the leadership team were able to join the fun along with family/friends! 🤩

As in life and during the fertility journey, it is essential to spend time in community, enjoy the moments, and reflect on your destination. We are here to support you each step of the way!

#pullingdownthemoon #sunshine #ttccommunity #ittakesavillage #holistichealth #takeamoment

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ELITE 2025 pt 2 🙂‍↔️

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