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The Only 10 Toys Your Child “Needs”

I’m a big believer that less is more when it comes to toys. Not only do I see it again and again how much better my children play when I declutter their playspace, ...

Play | Toddlers

“Sometimes I Cry, Sometimes I Laugh” – A Children’s Book That Acknowledges All Emotions

For quite some time, I’ve had a desire to write a children’s book about emotions. But I didn’t just want the book to talk about emotions; I wanted it to acknowledge and re ...

Authenticity | Development | Emotions | Setting Liits | Toddlers

7 Ways to Support Independent Play

How often do your children play quietly by themselves? So many children today are over-scheduled and over-stimulated. They are attached to their electronic devices and play with ...

Play | Toddlers
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10 Reasons Crying is Actually Good!

I truly believe crying is the cure. Children regularly need to release their pent-up feelings. Crying is how they get back to balance. They need to release the “bad” to make room for the “good” ...

What is RIE parenting?

I would not be the parent I am today if it weren’t for RIE and respectful parenting. So grateful am I that I found this approach, this mindset, this way of “being” that I often tell people this approach will change their life fo ...

My first Q and A video!

I decided to answer 5 common questions I so frequently get!: – Bali life and lifestyle – Do your kids go to school? – What is your educational background and how did you become a parent educator? – What cha ...
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Respectful Mom's workshop series include session on "Introduction to Respectful Parenting", "Play", "Siblings Relationship", "The First Year and more"

Kristin Mariella has become well known for her powerful parenting workshops and talks. With focus on shifting mindset and inspiring attendees to become more intentional in their respectful parenting journey. Kristin shares relatable and engaging personal experience, valuable insight and deep knowledge on various topics related to respectful and research based parenting.

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