Although it’s had a recent surge in popularity, RIE isn’t new; it was founded by infant education expert Magda Gerber in 1978. This approach is based on treating babies and children with respect — allowing them to do things at their own pace without a lot of coddling. In the words of Magda Gerber, “All children accomplish milestones in their own way, in their own time.”
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