https://www.janetlansbury.com/2020/07/engaging-in-your-childs-play-without-interrupting/

Golden nuggets from Janet Lansbury.

A parent hopes to encourage her 21-month old’s self-directed play by sitting with her in her play area observing, “ready to respond if she engages with me.” Lately, she says, her daughter has been asking for help with tasks she can do by herself, and also actively directing both she and her hu... ... See more

RIE Play Space
Setting up a safe, cozy, restful corner. Look around your play space. Do you have a cozy corner?

Rolling, finding balance.

One of my favorite articles on how and when to wean your baby with love and compassion. Hand in Hand Parenting

https://www.handinhandparenting.org/article/when-to-wean-
the-baby/

How do you know when to wean your child? When you ask your friends and family when to wean, you’ll get advice that ranges from “Any time you want after the first few months,” to “Your child should … ... See more

A few of my favorite things. Inexpensive “toys” (kitchen items) you can use over time.

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....