Respecting Our Toddlers, Ourselves

Meeting the Needs of Infants and Toddlers Today and Tomorrow, Respect: The Key to Raising a Self Confident Young Child in Nepal,
Change can happen through hard work and perseverance.

Those who see, observe not only the authentic child, but witness as both adult and child indulge in adance of respect- together.

Although very difficult, seeing with new eyes gives each of us the power to change directions from within; to observe; to see without prejudice; and to respect and be at peace with others and ourselves. Focusing on the potential of young children enables us to celebrate what young children can do. We learn, and continue to learn, to look for cues from the child, and listen to our own inner voice. The change from conventional Nepalese care to creating a more respectful child-friendly environment has allowed young children to become initiators, and self-advocates, in terms of self-discovery and self-regulation. Critical thinking and exploration are common factors in this endeavor. This is based on the work of the late Magda Gerber, founder of Resources for Infant Educarers (RIE). (http://falcon.fsc.edu/~dsuskind/dvd1.mp4)

Category:

Education

Tags:

• Respectful interactions
• snack time
• peeling the banana
• drinking out of a glass
• cultural sensitivity

[nishedh4157]

This a great inspiration to all of us. You did a great job. Thank you Diana.