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#11: The Magic of Respect & Connection in Parenting - with Kristy Thomas from Inspired by Infants
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In this Making Mama Magic podcast episode, I speak with Kristy Thomas, an early childhood educator based in Edmonton, Canada and a RIE (Resource for Infant Educarers) Associate™. She's passionate about bringing parents & educators together who are interested in offering respectful care for children without the pressure for "perfect".
I started my empowered parenting journey by learning about the power of presence and connection through the founder of RIE - Magda Gerber's work on EduCaring, so it was really lovely chatting with Kristy on these topics that are close to our hearts, such as:
I started my empowered parenting journey by learning about the power of presence and connection through the founder of RIE - Magda Gerber's work on EduCaring, so it was really lovely chatting with Kristy on these topics that are close to our hearts, such as:
- How can respectful parenting help in building self confidence and trust in our children?
- What are some simple ways to start parenting with respect with our child amidst the busyness of life, work and parenting?
- How has connection impacted the way we parent and how our children engages us? (+ Kristy shares her journey parenting her two daughters throughout childhood and now teenage years)
- Is respectful parenting = permissive parenting? How can parents discipline effectively while parenting with respect?
Connect with Kristy at:
- Instagram: @inspiredbyinfants
- Website: https://inspiredbyinfants.ca/
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Till then, take care and remember - you are enough and keep on making magic in your own unique ways ✨
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