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Respectful Parenting: Janet Lansbury Unruffled
The Joy in Letting Babies Move Freely (with Elsa Chahin)
Feb 11, 2025
Elsa Chahin, President/CEO of Pikler/Loczy USA, is dedicated to promoting respectful relationships between children and adults, following the vision of Dr. Emmi Pikler. She shares the transformative benefits of allowing babies to develop motor skills naturally, fostering physical competence and emotional health. Elsa and Janet discuss how trusting this process can ease parenting, emphasizing the importance of 'yes spaces' for exploration. They also highlight the role of tummy time in self-awareness and encourage parents to learn directly from their child's unique journey.
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- Allowing babies to develop their motor skills naturally fosters emotional health, self-awareness, and a belief in their own capabilities.
- Creating a safe 'yes space' for exploration enables children to learn independently, enhancing their confidence and love for learning.
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The Philosophy of Natural Motor Development
Natural motor development emphasizes the idea that children can develop their motor skills independently without adult intervention. Dr. Emmy Pickler's research supports the notion that children have an innate motor program that guides them through various stages of mobility. This philosophy, which respects children's natural learning processes, underscores that adults should refrain from teaching skills that will evolve naturally given the right conditions. Encouraging a child's self-use of initiative fosters not only physical development but also emotional well-being and cognitive growth.
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