Basic Needs and Self Actualization
What are our basic needs? There are many more than Maslow identified, and most should be met simultaneously, especially in early life.
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How Do Children Learn Respect for Others?
Westerners use rules and punishment to shape children. Indigenous peoples traditionally provide extensive support and do not interfere in a child’s wayfinding in life.
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Should We Touch Our Children During a Pandemic?
Despite directions to “social distance” from others, for parents and young children, it’s really important to keep cuddling. Here is why.
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Raised Nested: Species-Typical Child Raising
Most basic assumptions about parenting young children violate humanity’s evolutionary system for the young. What’s wrong with that?
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Respecting Babies and Young Children
How do you prepare a young child to succeed creatively in an individualistic, competitive society? RIE might have the answer.
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Hugs and Cuddles Instead of Spanking
Mammals need positive touch for development. Avoiding negative touch is important too.
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Thriving or Just Surviving? Are Your Children Nested?
How can parents assess whether they are providing the evolved nest to their children?
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How to Play With Your Baby
Children’s play is essential for healthy development. This is true for babies too but many of us have forgotten how to play with babies. Here are suggestions.
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Dear Parents: “No Spanking” Says APA
The movement toward positive parenting is growing. The American Psychological Association officially is against spanking and corporal punishment.
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The Dangers of Spanking a Baby
Some parents spank their babies. Does this help or hurt?
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