About Aware Parenting

  • Aware Parenting is a holistic, trauma-informed approach to parenting that nurtures children to remain cooperative, loving, and deeply connected to their authentic selves. Developed by Swiss/American developmental Psychologist Aletha Solter P.h.d this evidence based paradigm is rooted in trusting the inherent wisdom of children and draws on three core elements:

  • Meeting attachment needs

    Looks like: Attuned responses and meeting our children's needs for closeness and connection.

  • Solving behavioural challenges compassionately

    Looks like: preventing and addressing unenjoyable behaviour without punishments or rewards.

  • Healing from stress and trauma

    Looks like: Supporting babies' and children's biological processes of laughter, crying and tantrums to release tension and heal from traumatic experiences.

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