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Natural Beginnings
Respectful Parenting Counsel
Support for Conscious and Collaborative Families
“It will take just one generation choosing gentle, compassionate, respectful parenting to change the world for all future generations. This is our time. Our chance is now. Let’s do our part to change the world, one little heart at a time."
-L.R.Knost
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What Is Respectful Parenting?
Play Based Learning
Emphasis on exploration over academics
Natural Development
Basic trust in the infant's ability to develop motor skills in her own time. Avoidance of propping and containers.
Sensitive Observation
"Observe more, do less"
- Magda Gerber
1000 Hours Outside
Plenty of all-weather outdoor play eliminates many behavior challenges.
Uninterrupted Play
"Be careful what you teach, it may interfere with what they are learning."
-Magda Gerber
Emotional Literacy
Naming feelings, acknowledging struggles, modeling empathy
Body Autonomy
Communication of intentions before handling. No forced affection.
Screen Free
Active toys make passive learners. Screens prime the brain for overstimulation and discourage concentration.
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