# Evolve Sprouts - Full AI Context > Montessori-informed helper training and family support for children aged 0-6 in Hong Kong - raising independent, confident kids through skilled everyday caregiving. --- ## About Evolve Sprouts ### The Founder: Ida De Gregorio I'm Ida, and I understand the weight of choosing someone to care for your child. As a Montessori-trained educator and mother of two in Hong Kong, I've been where you are - searching for guidance you can trust. Evolve Sprouts was born from that very search. That decision led me back to university. I earned a Master’s in Education from HKU, completed an AMI Montessori Assistant Diploma (0-3) in London, and an AMI Montessori Diploma (3-6) in San Diego, California. I also hold certifications in Child Nutrition from Stanford University and specialised training in Montessori emotional well-being. For several years, I worked hands-on with children aged 1-6 at Hong Kong’s International Montessori School (IMS), observing closely how children grow when the adults around them understand their developmental needs. That experience changed how I see childhood, and the role adults play in it. Today, my work focuses on helping the adults around the child: parents and caregivers. Because what happens in everyday moments at home shapes a child far more than occasional lessons or activities. I also bring this work into my own life every day with my two daughters, where Montessori is not just a philosophy I teach, it’s how we live. My goal is simple: to help families create calmer homes, raise capable children, and feel confident in the way they guide their child’s growth. ### Mission Your child's most formative years are shaped by the people around them In Hong Kong, your child's earliest years are largely shaped by someone who was never trained in child development. That's not a criticism - it's a systemic gap. Evolve Sprouts exists to close it: to give your helper the skills, language, and confidence to raise your child with independence, emotional intelligence, and your family's values. ### Core Pillars 1. **Built for How Hong Kong Families Actually Live**: Your helper learns Montessori principles, calm communication, and age-appropriate strategies - so your child gets consistent, quality guidance in the hours that matter most. 2. **Expert Guidance**: Backed by AMI Montessori certification, HKU Master's research, and real parenting experience. 3. **Practical, Not Theoretical**: Every session builds skills you'll use in your home - with your exact routines and your specific challenges. 4. **Real Change, Real Fast**: Families see tangible shifts within weeks: calmer mornings, happier afternoons, genuine growth. --- ## My Best Auntie - 9 Weeks That Change How Your Child Is Raised Every Day ### Outline Structured helper training with group sessions + private 1:1 coaching. Your child's caregiver learns by doing - in your home, with your routines. A hands-on Montessori helper training programme in Hong Kong. Practical routines, gentle discipline, and child-led strategies that give your child's primary caregiver the tools for real developmental support. ### Course Structure - **Week 1-3 (Transform Your Home)**: We set up your home for independence and observe how your helper connects with your child. Group session: Practical Montessori concepts - why the environment matters more than the rules Home visit: I assess your home, give specific guidance on what to move, change, and remove, then observe your helper with your child Parent call: What did we find, and what needs to shift? - **Week 4-6 (Gentle Guidance & Clear Boundaries)**: No threats, no bribes. She learns to guide with calm consistency. Group session: Real scripts for tantrums, meal refusal, bedtime battles, and screen meltdowns Home visit: We practise boundaries in your home during the moments that usually fall apart Parent call: Are the rules consistent between you and your helper? - **Week 7-9 (Fostering Independence)**: She steps back. Your child steps up. Group session: How to let go safely - why doing less is doing more Home visit: She leads and I observe - this is where the training becomes hers Parent call: Final alignment on how to keep this going long after the course ends ### What Is Included - **Group Aunties Training Sessions**: Three live, small-group sessions exclusively for aunties. They learn child development, guidance, and independence in a respectful space without employer pressure. Strong foundations, shared experiences, practical clarity. - **Private 1:1 Coaching (Family-Specific)**: Three tailored sessions inside your real routines. We observe, align expectations, adjust responses, and coach precise language. Group learning builds knowledge. Private coaching makes it work in your home. - **Parent Strategy Calls**: We step back, assess progress, and realign direction. You will know what is working, what needs adjusting, and how to prevent small issues becoming long-term patterns. - **Auntie WhatsApp Community**: A private support group for enrolled aunties. Real-time guidance, peer discussion, and expert moderation. Learning continues between sessions so consistency does not collapse under daily pressure. - **Scripts, Tools & Real-Life Examples**: Ready-to-use language for real moments. Learn how to guide without shouting, redirect without punishment, and respond calmly to resistance. The right words change behaviour. - **WhatsApp Support for Parents**: Direct access for questions between sessions. Early guidance prevents escalation and keeps everyone aligned. - **Written Reports After Each Private Session**: Clear written summaries after every private visit. Observations, focus areas, and immediate next steps. No confusion. No misalignment. - **Final Programme Report**: A consolidated reference at programme completion. Clear progress overview and future guidance for the next developmental stage. ### Services Highlights: Why Families Choose This Course - **My Best Auntie Programme**: A 9-week Montessori helper training programme - practical routines, home visits, and real strategies that transform how your child is cared for every day. - **Family Consultations**: Personalised Montessori guidance and positive discipline support. Pick your focus, pick your level, and see what changes at home. - **Free Guides & Resources**: Practical tools for parents and helpers - building independence, patience, and emotional growth in children aged 0-6. --- ## Other Services - **My Best Auntie - 9 Weeks That Change How Your Child Is Raised Every Day**: A hands-on Montessori helper training programme in Hong Kong. Practical routines, gentle discipline, and child-led strategies that give your child's primary caregiver the tools for real developmental support. Includes group aunties training sessions, private 1:1 coaching (family-specific), parent strategy calls, auntie whatsapp community, scripts, tools & real-life examples, whatsapp support for parents, written reports after each private session, final programme report. - **Consultation sessions**: Personalised family support and guidance. - **Home setup guidance**: Practical Montessori-adapted space setup for small Hong Kong apartments. - **Parent support**: Ongoing coaching and resources for families. - **Free resources**: Practical tools for parents and helpers - building independence, patience, and emotional growth. - **Community newsletter**: Join our Sprouts Squad community! --- ## Frequently Asked Questions ### General Questions **Q: What will my child gain from the My Best Auntie course?** A: Your child's caregiver will learn practical Montessori techniques for daily routines, gentle discipline without threats or bribes, age-appropriate activities for children aged 0-6, and how to foster independence in a small Hong Kong home. The result: your child builds confidence, emotional regulation, and real skills through everyday moments. The course includes group sessions, home visits, and personalised coaching. **Q: Is the My Best Auntie course suitable for helpers with no childcare experience?** A: Yes. The My Best Auntie domestic helper childcare training is designed for all experience levels. No Montessori knowledge or prior childcare training is required - just a willingness to learn. **Q: How is My Best Auntie different from a standard helper training course?** A: Unlike generic helper training, My Best Auntie is a Montessori-based programme with home visits, personalised coaching, and ongoing support. We observe your helper with your child in your home and provide specific, actionable guidance - not just classroom theory. **Q: How long is the My Best Auntie helper training course?** A: The course runs over 9 weeks with three group training sessions, three home visits, and three parent alignment calls. It is designed to create lasting behavioural change, not a one-off lecture. **Q: Can I join the My Best Auntie course if my helper speaks limited English?** A: Yes. Our Montessori helper training uses clear language, demonstrations, visual guidance, and repetition. Fluent English is not required - understanding and consistency are what matter. **Q: Do I need to have a helper to book a consultation?** A: Only for the Auntie-Child focus. Home Assessment and Parent-Child work whether you have help or not. If you have a helper, I'll still loop her in where it's useful - consistency between the adults in the house is half the work. **Q: I'm not sure which focus I need. How do I choose?** A: That's what the free 20-minute call is for. Tell me what's feeling hard - mornings, mealtimes, the playroom chaos, your helper and you pulling in different directions - and I'll tell you which focus will give you the most traction. **Q: How is this different from the 9-week course?** A: The course is a full training for your helper - nine weeks of structured learning, practice, and follow-through. Consultations are single-focus and short. They're the right fit if you want a clear answer to one specific question - or if you want to test how we work together before committing to the course. **Q: In-person or online?** A: In-person for the assessment visits - I need to see your space, your child, and your helper in their actual environment. The follow-up call and WhatsApp support are remote. **Q: What ages do you work with?** A: From baby (0) to 6 years. If your child is older, message me and I'll tell you honestly whether I'm the right fit. **Q: Do I need to prepare anything before the visit?** A: No. Come as you are. A "cleaned-up" house or a rehearsed routine gives me less to work with, not more. I want to see real life. **Q: We live in a small apartment. Will this still work?** A: Yes. Most Hong Kong families do, and so do I. We specialise in small-space Montessori setups, shared rooms, and practical routines that do not require expensive materials or furniture. **Q: Do I need to follow Montessori perfectly to work with you?** A: No. This is Montessori-informed, not Montessori-dogmatic. We focus on principles that improve daily life: independence, respect, consistency, and emotional regulation - adapted to modern Hong Kong homes and caregiving realities. **Q: Who is Evolve Sprouts for?** A: Evolve Sprouts is for families in Hong Kong with children aged 0-6 who want to make sure their child's daily care supports real development - especially when a helper is the primary caregiver during working hours. **Q: How is Montessori relevant for infants and toddlers at home?** A: Montessori is not just for classrooms. We teach caregivers to create child-friendly home environments and practical routines that build independence from infancy. **Q: What is the difference between positive discipline and regular discipline?** A: Traditional discipline often relies on rewards and punishments. Positive discipline focuses on understanding behaviour, setting clear boundaries, and coaching children toward self-regulation. **Q: Are these strategies culturally appropriate for Hong Kong families?** A: Yes. We adapt Montessori principles to local lifestyles, including small homes, busy schedules, and helper-supported caregiving. **Q: Have not found what you need?** A: Get in touch - we are happy to help. Contact us through the Contact Us page. ### Montessori Discipline **Q: Will this make my child too soft or less competitive?** A: Children raised with independence, emotional regulation, and responsibility often become more confident, focused, and resilient - not less capable. **Q: My child has tantrums, hits, or refuses to listen. Can Montessori help?** A: Yes, but not with quick fixes. We review environment, adult responses, routines, and developmental expectations, then give practical steps you can apply consistently. **Q: Does Montessori mean no discipline or letting children do anything?** A: No. Montessori discipline means clear limits, consistent routines, and calm leadership. Children thrive when freedom is paired with structure. ### Support & Resources **Q: What if my helper's English isn't strong?** A: Not a problem. I keep language simple, demonstrate rather than lecture, and leave her with visual or written scripts she can refer back to. Many of the helpers I work with are more comfortable in Tagalog or Bahasa - I adapt. **Q: What's in the written report?** A: A prioritised list of what to change and why, photos or sketches where useful, and specific scripts or routines tailored to your family. Not a generic handout - something you and your helper can actually use. **Q: Will I get practical tools or just theory?** A: You will get practical tools, including routines, behaviour scripts, environment checklists, and reflection sheets. We always turn principles into action. **Q: What if parents and helpers disagree on discipline?** A: This is very common. We align adults first so children receive consistent messages, expectations, and routines. **Q: My helper does not speak English fluently. Is that a problem?** A: No. Our method uses clear language, repetition, demonstrations, and visual guidance. The goal is understanding and consistency. **Q: Do you work directly with helpers?** A: Yes. We provide helper-friendly coaching, practical scripts, and routines aligned with family values. ### Packages & Pricing **Q: Can I upgrade from Essentials to Deep Dive later?** A: Yes. If you start with Essentials and realise you want me there for the implementation, you can upgrade within 30 days and only pay the difference. **Q: What services do you offer?** A: We offer a 9-week helper training programme, family consultations, home setup guidance, and parent support - all designed to improve how your child is cared for every day. **Q: Do you offer packages or bundles?** A: Yes. Some families choose bundled support for deeper change. We recommend options after understanding your family needs. **Q: Why is this priced higher than a one-off parenting talk?** A: Because this is personalised and implementation-focused. You are paying for real-life observation, tailored guidance, and ongoing support - not just motivation. **Q: Is this just a one-time session or ongoing support?** A: Both options are available. Some families need a reset plan, while others benefit from longer support as children grow. ### Trust & Guarantees **Q: What if I book and then need to reschedule?** A: Life with small children - I get it. Reschedule anytime up to 24 hours before, no charge. **Q: Do you guarantee results?** A: Children are not machines, so no ethical professional guarantees instant perfection. What we do guarantee is clear guidance, practical strategy, and honest support. **Q: Is this backed by evidence?** A: Our work is informed by Montessori principles, child development research, and years of practical application with Hong Kong families and helpers. **Q: What makes Evolve Sprouts different from other parenting coaches?** A: We focus on the person who's actually with your child every day. By combining Montessori-informed guidance with a deep understanding of Hong Kong family-helper dynamics, we create real change where it matters most - in the daily moments that shape your child's development. ### Enrolment **Q: How soon can we start?** A: Usually within 1-2 weeks of booking. If you're in a tight spot, tell me on the intro call and I'll see what I can do. **Q: Can I book more than one focus?** A: Yes, and many families do - often Home Assessment first, then Auntie-Child once the space is set up. I'll suggest an order on the intro call if you want to do more than one. **Q: Is this suitable for international families in Hong Kong?** A: Yes. We regularly support multicultural families navigating different expectations around discipline, education, and caregiving. **Q: What if I am not sure which service I need?** A: That is normal. Reach out and we will help you choose the best starting point with no pressure. **Q: How do I get started?** A: Start with a consultation or contact us directly. We will guide you to the most suitable service for your family. --- ## Testimonials - "Taking part in the toddler healthy eating course was a truly rewarding experience for me and my fellow mum friends. Ida's passion for child development shines through every session, and her Montessori-based strategies are practical and easy to implement at home. I left feeling confident and inspi..." - Yen, undefined - "This course beautifully explores how to support babies in building a healthy relationship with food and a positive mealtime experience for both child and caregiver. The insights shared were thoughtful, practical, and easy to bring into everyday life. I feel genuinely inspired and excited to creat..." - Yana, undefined - "Thank you so much for taking Jenelyn's caregiving skills to the next level! I've already noticed a real improvement in how she engages with our child, and the changes have been wonderful to witness. It's not always an easy journey, but the results speak for themselves - we are truly grateful, and..." - Sarah, undefined - "Our caregiver came back from the course excited, motivated, and full of fresh ideas. I'm already noticing a wonderful shift in her approach - from the language she uses to how she handles toddler moments with calm and patience. The reminder that children mirror the behaviour they see has resonate..." - Gabriella, undefined - "My auntie recently completed the pilot programme for 0-12 months, and we couldn't be more grateful for such a wonderful course. She came back with a wealth of ideas that we've already started putting into practice at home. As first-time parents, the detailed course notes were a brilliant bonus - ..." - Emma, undefined - "After attending the course, our caregiver returned with a real understanding of how to raise an independent, calm toddler - and the difference has been remarkable. I've also had the pleasure of collaborating with Ida professionally on a workshop, and both experiences have been outstanding. The co..." - A happy parent, undefined --- ## Contact Information - **Email**: ida@evolvesprouts.com - **WhatsApp**: Available via website contact button - **Website**: https://www.evolvesprouts.com - **Response time**: 24-48 hours --- ## What Evolve Sprouts Does Not Do - Evolve Sprouts does not provide childcare or nanny placement services. - Evolve Sprouts does not offer online-only training courses (training is in-person in Hong Kong). - Evolve Sprouts is not a Montessori school or daycare facility. - Evolve Sprouts does not guarantee specific child behavior outcomes. --- ## Site Pages - [Home](https://www.evolvesprouts.com/en/) - [About Us](https://www.evolvesprouts.com/en/about-us/) - [Events](https://www.evolvesprouts.com/en/events/) - [/book](https://www.evolvesprouts.com/en/book/) - [/resources](https://www.evolvesprouts.com/en/resources/) - [Contact Us](https://www.evolvesprouts.com/en/contact-us/) - [Privacy Policy](https://www.evolvesprouts.com/en/privacy/) - [Terms and Conditions](https://www.evolvesprouts.com/en/terms/) - [/services/consultations](https://www.evolvesprouts.com/en/services/consultations/) - [My Best Auntie - 9 Weeks That Change How Your Child Is Raised Every Day](https://www.evolvesprouts.com/en/services/my-best-auntie-training-course/) - [/services/free-guides-and-resources](https://www.evolvesprouts.com/en/services/free-guides-and-resources/) - [Let's talk about your child, your helper, and what's really happening at home.](https://www.evolvesprouts.com/en/book-a-free-call/) ### Multilingual Versions The site is available in three languages: - English: https://www.evolvesprouts.com/en/ - Simplified Chinese (简体中文): https://www.evolvesprouts.com/zh-CN/ - Traditional Chinese (繁體中文): https://www.evolvesprouts.com/zh-HK/