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RIE Nurturing Nanny or RIE Foundations, Which Is Right For You?
If you are a nanny, both courses are open to you as options, and you may be wondering which one to take. What the courses have in common:...
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Why Should You Get Paid Over the Table?
Although many families like to default to paying nannies a cash under-the-table salary, I am a strong advocate for all nannies being paid ov
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How to Ask Your Nanny-Family to Help Pay For Professional Development
Families benefit greatly when you do your best work, so it is to their advantage to fund your continuing education.
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Don't Stress, Just Spot - How To Keep Kids Safe in Challenging Situations Without Taking Over
Children are safer when they are the ones in charge of keeping their own bodies balanced. Here are some tips for spotting respectfully.
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Caring for the Caregiver
How does the Educaring® Approach guide us with regard to self-care? How can we begin to set some boundaries in order to care for ourselves?
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Baby-Friendly Gift Ideas
These simple toys are great for babies' attention span, creativity, and growing brains!
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Tips for Kid-Friendly, Healthy Cooking
Cooking for babies and young kids not only can be simple, it should be simple! Here are my tips, proven 100% effective by a certain 6...
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The Quest for a "RIE Nanny" - Things to Look For, and How to Train Her
I receive many requests from people who would like help finding a "RIE Nanny." It can be hard to find a nanny already trained in Magda...
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Too Many Toys! - 5 Steps for Dealing with Toy Overload
Just like adults, children can find it difficult to focus in environments where there are too many toys. Clutter makes it hard for them...
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Limits Are My Responsibility
Children struggle with limits because their brains are still developing. It's our responsibility to set limits in a way that works.
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The Power of Touch
Touch defines the quality of the relationship between caregiver and child, and gives the infant their first glimpse of the world at large.
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The Development of Empathy
By letting children work out most conflicts on their own (while adults provide narration and keep things safe), we show that we trust...
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Scripts For Selective Intervention
If we model respect and giving kids safe places to experiment with emotions and sharing, the natural human drive for empathy will win out.
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Three Conflicts, Three Solutions
I have a few interesting sharing interactions in the toddler class to share with you. During all these interactions, I was nearby. I...
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Self Soothing (It's Not Just for Babies...)
You’ve probably heard that children respond best to parents and caregivers who are calm and unruffled. But how do we do that?
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Why Should I Let a Toddler Take a Toy?
Giving children the opportunity to solve conflicts on their own allows them to come up with varied, authentic responses to conflict, all...
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Supporting Solo Free Play
Lots of families I have worked with want to know… What kind of stimulation do babies need from us? When is the right time to narrate play...
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Creating a Safe Play Space
Not at all like a prison, a gated, safe play space is a relief to the child.
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No Matter Where They Sleep...4 Tips for Every Family's Sleep
Whether you cosleep or not, you can establish routines that work to the benefit of the whole family.
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DIY Playgroups
You will benefit from the supportive community, and your baby will benefit from having a consistent group of peers.
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