Growing Together
RIE-inspired Caregiver-Child Class Series
Supporting Your Child’s Natural Development with Patience, Observation, and Love
Join us for a nurturing series of hands-on classes designed to empower parents and caregivers with the tools and knowledge to foster your infant’s growth in a respectful, supportive environment. Based on the principles of RIE (Resources for Infant Educarers), our class encourages you to trust your child’s innate abilities and provides practical guidance on how to respond thoughtfully and mindfully to their needs.
Why Explore a RIE-Inspired Approach?
The RIE philosophy is rooted in the belief that infants are capable, competent, and curious individuals. By embracing a mindful, respectful approach, you can cultivate a deeper connection with your child while supporting their emotional, cognitive, and physical growth.
What You’ll Learn:
- Respectful Observation: Learn how to tune into your child’s cues and respond to their unique needs with trust and empathy.
- Creating a Safe, Stimulating Environment: Discover how to set up spaces where your infant can freely explore, move, and grow.
- Encouraging Independence: Support your baby’s natural curiosity and autonomy while fostering a strong sense of security.
- Emotional Connection: Build a deeper, more attuned relationship with your baby through mindful interactions and positive communication.
- Practical Parenting Tips: Gain insights into managing common challenges like sleep, feeding, and development milestones in a gentle, supportive way.
In a relaxed, safe and thoughtfully prepared environment children will engage in free play, allowing them to explore at their own pace while caregivers practice mindful observation. Join us to connect with other caregivers, share experiences, and deepen your understanding of your child’s developmental journey. Together, we’ll cultivate a supportive community centered around the joy of early childhood exploration!
Children and caregivers will learn in tandem alongside Jenny Eshleman, M.Ed., a Hawken Early Childhood teacher, with a background in child development and trained in the RIE philosophy.
RIE-inspired Caregiver-Child Class Series
For: Children who are crawling, standing, cruising furniture or newly-walking
Age: About 9-16 months
When: Saturdays, 10:00 am-11:15 am
Dates: 4/12, 4/19, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17
Location: Hawken School, Lyndhurst Campus
Location: Hawken School, Lyndhurst Campus
Price: $350 (includes a $50 non-refundable fee)
“A respectful beginning is an investment in the future of the relationship between your child and you, your child and others, and in your child’s exploration of the world.”
— Magda Gerber, Resources for Infant Educarers® (RIE) Founder
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Early Childhood, Lower, and Middle Schools, 5000 Clubside Rd, Lyndhurst, OH 44124
Birchwood School of Hawken, 4400 West 140th Street, Cleveland, OH 44135
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Mastery School of Hawken, 11025 Magnolia Dr, Cleveland, OH 44106
Gries Center, 10823 Magnolia Dr, Cleveland, OH 44106
Early Childhood, Lower, and Middle Schools, 5000 Clubside Rd, Lyndhurst, OH 44124
Birchwood School of Hawken, 4400 West 140th Street, Cleveland, OH 44135
Upper School, PO Box 8002 (12465 County Line Rd), Gates Mills, OH 44040
Mastery School of Hawken, 11025 Magnolia Dr, Cleveland, OH 44106
Gries Center, 10823 Magnolia Dr, Cleveland, OH 44106
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