Once upon a time, long long ago, in a land not so far away–in a time before banishment–I was a member of a very well known discussion group on facebook that focuses on parenting according to RIE®, a relatively unknown and and simultaneously frequently misunderstood philosophy of respectful caregiving, popularized (such as it is) in … Art & Science: Thoughts about RIE®
It’s the first day of a new year. Where I live, the sky is clear and blue, temperatures in the high 20’s (Fahrenheit). It’s a beautiful day. And so it begins. In the last few days, on many of the lists and groups I frequent, I have started witnessing an infamous yearly ritual practiced by … “You’re Not Sugar, You Won’t Melt.”
Today, after many requests, we founded a new facebook discussion group. After a lot of thought, I made a decision to title it Mindful & Proactive Parenting. And of course, the minute I pressed the “Create” button, I began thinking about how to explain why I called it that, and what I mean by advocating … Mindful and Proactive Parenting: Infancy
You’ve tried it all. Taking away toys. Taking away fun stuff to do. Canceling playdates or a trip to the aquarium. Time-outs. Yelling. Spanking. Isolation. Lectures. How’s that working for you? Have the behaviors gone away? Do you now have calm, pleasant, cooperative children? Or does the need for these strategies continue? To be fair, … Why Punishments Don’t Work
Whether or not you feel the the infant/toddler parenting philosophy known as RIE (Resources for Infant Educaring)® is a good fit for you, there are small but powerful lessons to be learned by those who do take on this sometimes challenging but deeply rewarding work. Perhaps the most life-changing of all is the ever-increasing data, … A Slice of RIE – “Sportscasting”
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