One of the parents in my class approached me about cooperation during diaper changes. The dad said it was so easy
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I’m happy to welcome you to our RIE Parent-Infant Guidance Class. The foundation of Magda Gerber’s Educaring Approach is respect. In
I admire the parents who attend my classes; they are thoughtful, wise, and have the most provocative questions. One day, they came
25 ideas for older toddlers’ environment
In one of my RIE® Parent-Infant Guidance classes we talked about different ideas in setting up the environment for older toddlers,
Why do I ask parents in my classes not to play with the toys?
RIE® Parent-Infant Guidance classes are a unique opportunity to slow down. For ninety minutes you get to do nothing. Or is
Grandma put Susie on the kitchen counter. She was gentle, loving and with an almost singing voice, she said, “Don’t you
One of the parents in my classes asked a great question today: From your classes, I learned not to hover over
«You fell asleep on the way to RIE class …»
One of RIE’s parents was waiting in the car with her sleeping baby, Elisabeth. At some point, she decided to bring Elisabeth
One tool that helped me a lot…
Many parents tell me that in theory, they like to provide more freedom and exploration to their active toddlers, but when
The breastfeeding experience is often a pleasant experience for the baby and the mom. And there can be many valid reasons
What if my child eats only _____?
What if my child eats only _____? What food do you expect to see in this blank? I thought it would
Teeth Brushing Routine with Babies
Routines are easy to follow because you don’t have to exercise self-control each time you need to do it or think
Children pulling hair, glasses, and biting sometimes…
Young babies want to learn all about this world. They are constantly exploring it by trying new things. Some of the
Moving to a new place is a big event for the whole family. We usually pre-plan this event for some time.
Grandparents’ visits can be a blessing as well as a challenge. Sometimes our parents might have different ideas about child-rearing and
How to respond when our children fall?
Babies and toddlers are eager to move and explore; they are also learning about balance, equilibrium, and how to get up
It was my first class after COVID quarantine and Casey’s first class in her life. Casey crawled down from her mom’s
Family and friends are coming to our home!
Young children thrive on routine and a predictable environment. Meeting new people can be stressful for some babies and toddlers, especially after one
I always thought that my family does not have holiday traditions…well turns out that’s not true – the more I think
In our online RIE® Parent-Infant Guidance™ Class, we talked about different questions and concerns. How can we respond to children’s demanding
In our online RIE® Parent-Infant Guidance™ Class, we talked about different questions and concerns. Will our children gain a “bad” habit
How to Choose the Right Preschool for Your Family
In our online RIE® Parent-Infant Guidance™ Class, we talked about preschools and what to consider when choosing the right one for
Parents sometimes ask me what I talk about in my RIE parent guidance classes. We talk about a variety of child-raising
The arrival of a new baby involves stress. It can be a positive kind of stress, but it is still stress. Everyone