RIE is an educaring approach based on respect, that was brought about by a wonderful woman called Magda Gerber. It has completely changed the way I interact with Fern and has resulted in our relationship flourishing and our days flowing much more slowly and easily. Some of the principles of RIE I talk about are communicating openly and honestly, acknowledging her emotions and letting them be expressed, importance of care moments and filling up your child’s cup, independent and uninterrupted play time, natural development of movement, allowing problem solving and so much more!