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Toddler Choices (RIE)

“Toddler Choices (RIE)” is a short 5-minute practice from Zayenha Practice in the Parenting domain. Offer only two choices for each small decision — respecting his autonomy without losing yours. You can read its goal and first step for free; the full practice with every step and the interactive part comes with Plus.

Offer only two choices for each small decision — respecting his autonomy without losing yours.

5 min Beginner

Goal

Give your 1-4-year-old genuine decision opportunities, building agency without transferring parental authority.

Steps

1

In each routine, pre-think "two options I accept."

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Expected Outcome

Immediate

Transition that took 10 min of screaming ends in 2 min calm.

Evidence base

School: RIE (Resources for Infant Educarers)

Founders: Magda Gerber · Janet Lansbury (1978)

RIE approach from Magda Gerber, developed by Janet Lansbury in "Elevating Child Care" — respects child as full being from infancy.

Frequently asked questions

How long does "Toddler Choices (RIE)" take?

This exercise takes about 5 minutes, practiced with another person in a Inner dialogue format.

When will I notice the effect of "Toddler Choices (RIE)"?

Transition that took 10 min of screaming ends in 2 min calm. In the short term: In 3 weeks, child requests choice himself: "Mom, blue or red?"

Is "Toddler Choices (RIE)" evidence-based?

Yes — it draws on RIE (Resources for Infant Educarers) (Magda Gerber, Janet Lansbury (1978)). RIE approach from Magda Gerber, developed by Janet Lansbury in "Elevating Child Care" — respects child as full being from infancy.

Is "Toddler Choices (RIE)" suitable for beginners?

Its difficulty level is: Beginner. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the platform.

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