Modern Parenting

087: Talking with children about race, with Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum

By Jen Lumanlan | Mar 31, 2019

Delve into a profound conversation with Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum, where we explore the responsibility of White parents in dismantling structural racism and learn how to have age-appropriate discussions about race and racism with children, all part of our ongoing series on race and parenting.

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084: The Science of RIE

By Jen Lumanlan | Feb 17, 2019

We examine the science behind RIE parenting, evaluating the alignment of its principles with research and offering valuable insights into this respectful approach to raising children.

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080: Self-Reg: Can it help our children?

By Jen Lumanlan | Dec 23, 2018

Delve into the science of self-regulation in children and discover how reducing childhood stress can enhance emotional well-being, based on insights from Dr. Stuart Shanker’s book ‘Self-Reg.’

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079: What is RIE?

By Jen Lumanlan | Dec 9, 2018

Discover the transformative parenting approach of Resources for Infant Educarers (RIE), focused on respecting the child. Join us in this episode as we delve into the history of RIE, explore Magda Gerber’s qualities of a good parent, and learn strategies to foster independent play. Experience the profound impact of RIE on parenting and nurturing a respectful relationship with your child.

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078: You have parenting goals; do you know what they are?

By Jen Lumanlan | Nov 26, 2018

Explore how to align your daily parenting with long-term goals with Dr. Joan Grusec of the University of Toronto. Foster independence while strengthening parent-child bonds.

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