Raising Good Humans Ep 64: Explaining RIE Parenting with Janet Lansbury
Oct 16, 2020
Janet Lansbury, a seasoned author and parent educator known for her RIE parenting expertise, shares insightful perspectives on mindful parenting. She discusses the power of observation and respecting children's autonomy to foster independence from infancy. Janet highlights the importance of allowing children space to explore, advocating for a balance that nurtures their individuality. Listeners gain practical strategies for strengthening emotional connections while navigating various parenting styles, emphasizing growth through minimal intervention and child-led exploration.
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Seeing The Child As A Person
- Janet Lansbury discovered RIE after feeling overwhelmed entertaining her newborn and reading a quote by Magda Gerber advising to "take the mobile off their bed, take care of their needs and leave them alone."
- In a class she watched her daughter quietly observe for two hours and realized her child was a person with thoughts and presence.
Quiet Class Changed Her View
- Janet recounts that her daughter never again lay quietly that long after the class, joking the baby learned she got space.
- That moment revealed how giving space allowed the mother to truly see her child's inner life.
Observe More, Do Less
- RIE centers on observing more and doing less to notice infants' intentions and inner life.
- Observation reveals children's competence and reduces parental over-stimulation and projection.