Tag Archives: RIE Babies

MontessoRIE Parent-Infant Classes

Posted on December 17, 2016 by katepflynn

We explore respectful parenting the Montessori/Pikler/RIE way in this class for babies and their parent(s). Continue reading →

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Six Ways Montessori & RIE Agree; Two Ways They Differ

Posted on January 30, 2016 by katepflynn

My experience with children dates back to the 1960s and, growing up in my neighborhood, most people did things the same way. There was a general wisdom that seemed to permeate where all children slept from 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 … Continue reading →

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MontessoRIE Essentials

Posted on January 24, 2015 by katepflynn

I commissioned SEVEN new pieces of furniture for my parent-infant class and, boy, was I nervous! The woodworker I’ve been working with for quite a while is getting on in years and it was time to give him a break … Continue reading →

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2 Difficult Things Great Parents Do

Posted on October 4, 2014 by katepflynn

Recently in my parent/infant class (under 12 months) a mother said that she had become so committed to free movement that she was feeling very guilty when her child had spent too much time in the car because she was … Continue reading →

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