Elevating Child Care (Janet Lansbury)
by Janet Lansbury
Respectful parenting in practice. Janet Lansbury provides weekly insights into the RIE philosophy, helping parents build deep, respectful connections with their children through gentle discipline.
About Elevating Child Care (Janet Lansbury)
Janet Lansbury's Elevating Child Care is the 'Zen' of parenting. Its weekly newsletter delivers practical scripts and mental shifts for parents struggling with behavior. She is famous for her podcast 'Unruffled' and her foundational belief that babies are 'whole people' who deserve respect from birth. Her work is the cornerstone of the modern 'gentle' or 'respectful' parenting movement.
What Makes This Newsletter Unique
The Philosophy. Janet provides a complete mindset shift—moving from 'managing' children to 'being in relationship' with them.
Who Should Subscribe?
Parents of babies and toddlers who want to avoid power struggles and build a foundation of lifelong respect.
Content Format
A calm, thoughtful weekly email with a featured 'Parent Question' and a link to the latest podcast episode.
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Our Take: Pros & Cons
Pros
- Incredibly soothing and practical advice
- Excellent scripts for handling difficult behaviors
- Very consistent and well-regarded philosophical core
Cons
- Philosophy can be difficult to implement perfectly
- Focus is primarily on early childhood (0-5)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is RIE?
RIE stands for Resources for Infant Educarers, a philosophy that emphasizes respect, observation, and trust in a child's natural development.
How often is Elevating Child Care (Janet Lansbury) published?
Elevating Child Care (Janet Lansbury) is published weekly.
Who writes Elevating Child Care (Janet Lansbury)?
Elevating Child Care (Janet Lansbury) is written by Janet Lansbury. Janet Lansbury is a former actress and an influential educator who studied under Magda Gerber.
About the Author: Janet Lansbury
Janet Lansbury
Janet Lansbury is a former actress and an influential educator who studied under Magda Gerber. She is the world's leading advocate for RIE (Resources for Infant Educarers) and respectful parenting.
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