Play and Learning
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Confident Child. Confident Parent.
Category: Slowing Down
RIE in Real Life…Mindful Parenting
First off, I’m thinking of all my families who will be celebrating the Lunar New Year this Sunday…I’m wishing you […]
Read moreRIE in Real Life…Right Here, Right Now
It’s the last Friday of 2022, oh my. Is it just me or did this year simultaneously crawl and fly […]
Read moreRIE in Real Life…Please, step away from the babies
Whatever your traditions are at the end of the calendar year, though, you’ll probably be spending more time in the […]
Read moreRIE in Real Life
It was cold earlier this week, you guys! I know I have some readers who don’t live in Southern CA, […]
Read moreRIE in Real Life…Simple isn’t always easy
Slow down, and then slow down a little more. One of Magda Gerber’s classic sayings. And, like all of RIE, […]
Read moreRIE in Real Life…Vulnerability
Being a parent is full of uncertainty, risk, and emotional exposure…ask anyone on the playground! (I’ve often said that judging […]
Read moreRIE in Real Life – Giving Thanks and Resources
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Read moreRIE in Real Life…Freedom to Explore
That’s one definition of “freedom to explore” Did you know that there are seven basic principles to putting RIE into […]
Read moreExpectations and Reality – A RIE in Real Life story
An excerpt fromThe Parents’ Tao te Ching Hello and Happy Friday Saturday, First of all, a belated but sincere happy […]
Read moreRIE in Real Life…it’s bananas
Sometimes I get an idea for a topic for this newsletter from something I see or hear during my week […]
Read moreRIE in Real Life…Returning to Real Life
As always, I hope this message finds you well. You may have noticed that my weekly newsletter hasn’t hit your […]
Read moreJust Wait…a RIE in Real Life example
What a difference a week makes. From triple digits last week to almost Fall-like weather this (with some rain thrown […]
Read moreRIE in Real Life: What’s better than sharing?
I knew I had to write about this week’s story the moment it happened. It was so beautiful that I […]
Read moreRIE in Real Life – RIE is for every age
This Friday finds me still in Central Virginia with family, and though it has been over a week since I’ve […]
Read morePlease wait…a RIE in Real Life story
Wait. Yes, wait. That’s the theme of my RIE in Real Life this week…it was one of Magda Gerber’s core […]
Read moreFirst RIE in Real Life
It seems I’ve outgrown my old method of sending emails out and it’s time to try something new. With my […]
Read moreA Way of Life
Magda Gerber said that we often underestimate babies and overestimate toddlers. It’s true: since babies are born so dependent on […]
Read moreDesperately Seeking Certainty??
Today, I found myself in a small park with a playground. And a LOT of people. By a lot, I […]
Read moreWe’re Not Okay, But It’s Okay
Fridays and Saturdays are my favorite days of the week…but not for the reason you’re likely thinking. Sure, working a […]
Read moreA Slow and Mindful Walk
My favorite parenting book is The Parents’ Tao te Ching. If you’ve been in one of my classes or read […]
Read moreThe Dryer Stops When the Cycle is Over – A RIE Chat Summary
(Beginning in mid-March 2020, when the world shut down, I began a bi-weekly conversation with the parents who had been […]
Read moreSlowing Down
One of the core pieces of the Educaring Approach, part of what makes it so special, part of what really […]
Read moreCooperation
The other day, I started a conversation with my former student, Kumi, about the word “cooperation.” We were discussing a […]
Read moreMindfulness – A RIE Chat Summary
(Beginning in mid-March 2020, when the world shut down, I began a bi-weekly conversation with the parents who had been […]
Read moreOutdoors, Limits, RIE with Adults, Language – A RIE Chat Summary
(Beginning in mid-March 2020, when the world shut down, I began a bi-weekly conversation with the parents who had been […]
Read moreSafety
So, safety was already on my mind because I’ve been reading The Power of Showing Up, another gem by Tina […]
Read moreStruggle
Last night my mind was on struggle. I imagine struggle isn’t far from your minds most days…be it on the […]
Read moreJoy, Language, and Toilet Learning – A RIE Chat Summary
(Beginning in mid-March 2020, when the world shut down, I began a bi-weekly conversation with the parents who had been […]
Read moreObserving Children, Simple Toys, Respect, and Playful Adult Learning – A RIE Chat Summary
(Beginning in mid-March 2020, when the world shut down, I began a bi-weekly conversation with the parents who had been […]
Read moreTalking to Children – A RIE Chat Summary
(Beginning in mid-March 2020, when the world shut down, I began a bi-weekly conversation with the parents who had been […]
Read moreDealing with Tantrums – A RIE Chat Summary
(Beginning in mid-March 2020, when the world shut down, I began a bi-weekly conversation with the parents who had been […]
Read moreAdjusting to Covid Life, Slowing Down, and Video Chatting with Children – A RIE Chat Summary
(Beginning in mid-March 2020, when the world shut down, I began a bi-weekly conversation with the parents who had been […]
Read moreBegin as You Wish to Proceed
Several years ago, I was asked to write about RIE using the prompt “Begin as you wish to proceed” for […]
Read moreWhat to Expect in a RIE Class
RIE classes are a little different than your typical mommy and me class, there’s little you have to do, but […]
Read moreWaiting for Adults
First published in the Fall 2011 issue of Educaring, RIE’s quarterly newsletter. You can also find this piece in The […]
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