Parents

Becoming a parent is one of the greatest changes in a person’s life. We want to give our baby our best! It can be a little surprising to feel so unprepared. At RIE®, we help parents focus on what is essential and how to give their baby the best possible start.

RIE parents practice being unhurried, sensitive to their babies’ needs, and confident in their ability to provide their baby with natural opportunities for growth. They observe and learn to listen for guidance from within themselves and from their baby. They give their baby the opportunity to do what they can do. They invest in this time knowing “I will do this now and later reap the benefits.” Parents tell us RIE helps them feel more confident, calm, and centered.

Classes for Parents

Learning from RIE Associates online or seeing the approach modeled in a RIE class helps parents make it their own. We offer live classes at the RIE Centers in Los Angeles and in locations around the world through our network of RIE Associates and online classes in a variety of time zones to meet people where they are. We have ongoing classes and welcome new families. As infant/toddler specialists, we can help you understand your baby and are here to answer your parenting questions. We can’t wait to see you in class!

RIE® Before Baby
For expecting parents.

Start your parenting journey with confidence! This course prepares you to care for your baby in those first few months.

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RIE® Online Parent Guidance
For parents of infants or toddlers under 4 years old

In this supportive online group, gather with other parents to explore, appreciate and support your baby’s current behaviors and development.

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RIE® Parent-Infant Guidance
For parents of infants or toddlers.

This is not your typical “mommy and me” class. At RIE, you’ll observe your infant or toddler moving, exploring and playing while you learn how to support their ongoing development.

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Mother holding baby on a beach near sunset.
“The online RIE classes have been wonderful—even better than I expected. They provide a great education on the overall RIE approach, but also plenty of concrete advice and camaraderie with the other parents…Every week the class somehow resets my patience and also my appreciation for and curiosity about my kids… ”
Anna RIE Mom
Mother smiling while cuddling her baby.
“I learned many things that have already helped in my family life, but I did not expect to feel so moved and inspired by the class. It really opened my eyes to how powerful and important these ideas are and makes me wonder what the world would be like if every child were treated with respect. ”
Amy RIE Mom
Mother smiling while holding her baby outside on a sunny day.
“I highly recommend the online RIE courses and feel so fortunate that I can live outside of California, and still receive the teachings and guidance of the RIE experts.”
Summer RIE Mom

RIE Parenting Moments

Parents who practice RIE share “aha” moments, little stories of everyday epiphanies where it all made sense.

She lifted her bottom
My own body
I pick you up
Self!
On the edge
No tears at vaccination
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Parent Coaching

Sometimes you just need a second pair of eyes and a little support to fine-tune your approach, understand your child’s developmental phase, or work through a challenging behavior. RIE Associates can help.

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Events for Parents

We offer free and subscription webinars throughout the year, providing parents a chance to learn more about a specific infant-toddler topics, like sleep, conflict or communication.

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