RIE Parenting is a child centered philosophy that encourages trust in our children from birth onwards. The RIE approach grows from the teachings of Magda Gerber. Below are the following guiding principles of parenting according to RIE:
THE BASIS OF THE RIE APPROACH: RESPECT
OUR GOAL: AN AUTHENTIC CHILD
TRUST IN THE INFANT’S COMPETENCE
SENSITIVE OBSERVATION
CAREGIVING TIMES: INVOLVING THE CHILD
A SAFE, CHALLENGING, PREDICTABLE ENVIRONMENT
TIME FOR UNINTERRUPTED PLAY AND FREEDOM TO EXPLORE
CONSISTENCY
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