We live in an era of adult intervention. The prevailing idea of parenting or teaching or babysitting is that we must constantly be guiding or teaching or correcting, that sitting and watching is laziness, that if we aren't constantly enriching the children's world we are neglecting them. This lies at the heart of much of the stress and guilt parents are feeling, especially during these days of pandemic when the children are home and their parents are torn between paying the bills, keeping the house, and instructing the kids. ... See more

This literally brought me to tears.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jenJ4_TlZcU&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR3DHoOF9mbFZ5Xd_n9I31US8_zTCmt1R_DoLlXiubo1MEOd2ebHGGd1URQ

Musical guest Alanis Morissette performs “Ablaze” with a special cameo from her daughter for The Tonight Show. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Stream...

Rattles. Safe, simple, inexpensive.
RIE toys.

Few moments....

He knows she’s there. She’s close but not interfering. She’s enjoying the moment. He’s enjoying the struggle, the challenge reaching for the object stretching and balancing. What do you see?

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/18/business/coronavirus-free-therapy.html

"Of course you're going through trauma right now! At the very least, release judgment around that."

We originally meant for this conversation to focus around pregnancy and postpartum during the time of COVID-19, but the talk really evolved and covered much more than that. A helpful conversation for mothers, parents and caregivers of children of all ages, Dr. Orlowsky offers creative solutions and practical grounding information.

Here's the conversation about Mothering During a Pandemic. RIE® Associate Lisa Chariff Better of RIE Bred in Miami, FL hosts Dr. Shelly Orlowsky, Psy.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist specializing in prenatal and postpartum support and RIE Bred mother of two.

Find Lisa Better at www.riebred.com and on social media @riebred
Find Dr. Shelly Orlowsky at www.drshellyorlowsky.com

Additional helpful resources can be found at www.postpartum.net ... See more

UPDATE: Find the video here: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=262677945028222

TONIGHT: I'm so pleased to be able to host this conversation with a former RIE Bred mom that is an expert in prenatal & postpartum support, specializing in anxiety, isolation, and postpartum depression. Please share with those who you think would benefit from this talk.

We'll be live on Zoom at 8pm Eastern Time. RSVP for the meeting link. The discussion will be recorded and posted on Facebook in the coming days. ... See more

UPDATE Find the video here: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=262677945028222

It's challenging enough to be pregnant and have a baby, much less during COVID-19, but on top of that we add less talked about topics like anxiety, isolation, and postpartum depression...it can feel overwhelming.

Join us for a conversation about Prenatal and Postpartum Support. RIE® Associate Lisa Chariff Better of RIE Bred in Miami, FL will host Dr. Shelly Orlowsky, Licensed Clinical Psychologist specializing in prenatal and postpartum support and RIE Mother of two, in a live discussion on Zoom.

Topics covered will include: postpartum depression in the time of quarantine, triggers from the past, pregnancy in isolation, steps you can take to optimize mental health and thrive, and takeaways on how the RIE® approach may be able to support you.

This discussion is perfect for new and expecting parents, experienced RIE® parents or those who have not been introduced to RIE®, caregivers, childcare providers, spouses, grandparents, and medical professionals.

RSVP for a link to the Zoom meeting, to watch the conversation live. Send in questions in advance, or ask them via chat during the discussion.
https://form.jotform.com/riebred/rsvpjune30

The conversation will be recorded and posted on Facebook in the days following the event. ... See more