by Marion Rose | Mar 11, 2015 | Introduction to Aware Parenting
Parenting with empathy is a recent phenomenon. Psychohistorian Lloyd deMause traced the evolution of parenting from antiquity through to the late twentieth century, and found that only in the middle of the twentieth century did parents start to empathise with their...
by Marion Rose | Mar 11, 2015 | Introduction to Aware Parenting
More than a quarter of a century ago, Aletha Solter, Ph.D., developed a form of attachment parenting known as Aware Parenting, yet many parents and professionals remain unaware of the significant contributions she has to offer. Aware Parenting encompasses practices...
by Marion Rose | Mar 11, 2015 | Introduction to Aware Parenting, Aware Parenting, Babies, Connected Crying
I wrote this article 14 years ago, when my daughter was 18 months old (she’s now 15). I recommend reading some of my more recent articles on babies and crying, as I’ve found a more compassionate way of writing in recent years! Aware Parenting is a...
by Marion Rose | Mar 11, 2015 | Aware Parenting Letters
This is a response to responses to my articles in Kindred (in the Aware Parenting articles section here) – “Book Review: Raising Drug-Free Kids: 100 Tips for Parents”, and “Presence – Emotional wellbeing as a preventative for drug use...
by Marion Rose | Mar 11, 2015 | Aware Parenting Letters
I felt delighted to read Tony Narracott’s letter about Lou Beaumont’s photo of Lana Rose at the peace pole. As Lana’s mum, my aim has been to nourish her natural peaceful essence through Aware Parenting. As an Aware Parenting Instructor, I have learned that hurtful...
by Marion Rose | Mar 11, 2015 | Introduction to Aware Parenting
I read Robin Grille’s article (byron child June-Aug 2006) with delight. As a parent of a four year old, I relish increasing the authentic connection between us. Robin Grille talked about a child’s healing and empowerment when his hurt, sadness, or rage (tantrums) is...