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Elevating Child Care by Janet Lansbury — WisdomDeck honest review
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Elevating Child Care

by Janet Lansbury

Lansbury on infants: RIE principles of respect, observation, uninterrupted play and honest communication from birth. Gentle and counter-cultural.

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you have a baby and want a respectful philosophy.

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Three things you will actually use

  1. Treat the baby as a whole person.
  2. Observe before intervening.
  3. Let play be uninterrupted.

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Read the chapter on talking to your baby.

Our verdict

RIE for infants.

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