Explore the origins and core principles of respectful parenting, grounded in the work of Dr. Emmi Pikler and Magda Gerber. We’ll examine the infant’s natural pace, and how observation, trust, and relationship-building lay the foundation for confident, attuned care.

Learn why we honor a baby’s innate developmental sequence (and what that is) and how freedom of movement builds the child’s critical thinking, gross and fine motor skills, and self-confidence. We’ll explore how to create safe, spacious environments that support self-initiated, unhurried exploration.

Discover how play serves as a powerful tool for learning, connection, and confidence. We’ll discuss how to support self-directed exploration from the start, create simple and engaging play spaces, and respect a baby’s attention without interrupting their flow.

Dive into the science of attachment and brain development, and learn how early, responsive relationships shape a baby’s lifelong capacity for connection. We’ll explore co-regulation, emotional attunement, and the everyday moments that nurture a secure foundation.

Daily routines like diapering, feeding, and bathing aren’t just chores — they’re opportunities to build trust and connection. In this session, we’ll get specific: how to change a diaper with respect, what to expect when feeding a newborn, and how to approach bathing in a way that honors your baby’s dignity. These moments add up, and we’ll show you how to make them count.

This session covers two essentials in early parenting: sleep and communication. You’ll learn what to expect from infant sleep, how to support healthy habits from the start, and why talking with your baby from day one matters. We’ll also look at how to encourage language development through everyday interactions—without overstimulation or overwhelm.

Welcoming a baby can transform your identity, your partnership, and your support system. This session explores how to navigate those shifts with care—communicating clearly, sharing the load, and tending to your own well-being while caring for a new little person. Because raising a baby also means reimagining how we care for each other and ourselves.

The early days are tender, intense, and often unpredictable. In this final session, we’ll talk about what to expect during the first month with your baby—from feeding and sleep patterns to emotional shifts—and how to create a supportive fourth trimester environment rooted in rhythms, not rigid schedules. Because those first few weeks set the tone for everything to come.

Though information will be presented each session, we will build in ample time for questions and conversations. This is not a lecture, podcast, or e-course, we want you to be able to connect personally to the content and to each other. We’re leaning into the gift that we are learning together in-person.