By building good communication and a close parent-child bond, we can potentially prevent problems occurring in the long term.” “Traditionally early behavioral interventions have predominantly focused on modifying undesirable child behaviors. The Respectful Approach helps to establish good patterns in early years so children learn to build confidence in their abilities and to deal with conflict in emotionally intelligent ways, explained Richardson. Additionally, you are hands on, by paying attention to the childs safety, while. But if the children aren’t looking for help, perhaps they can be left to do their own thing and work it out themselves.” You are hands off by allowing the child to work through their exploration. “As parents we tend to go and ‘save’ our children when they start to struggle with something, instead of letting them try to resolve their own challenges. “Participants in the study reported worrying less about performance pressure after attending the classes, which let them refocus on their relationship with their children,” said Richardson. There is less focus on achieving milestones, and more acknowledgement that each child is unique and learns at a different pace. Upon completion of the program, the parents reported significantly reduced stress, higher levels of confidence, and a better understanding of their children’s capabilities.Īccording to Richardson, the Respectful Approach is ultimately about building a trusting, lasting bond with positive communication between parents and children. In addition to the observation period, each class introduced a new topic related to the Respectful Approach. The toddlers freely explored their environment and interacted with other children as parents sat and watched with a facilitator.
The Respectful Approach intervention is a program that guides parents to treat young children as capable and independent humans who can flourish if given freedom from too much adult direction in a safe space.įor the study, parents of infants and toddlers over the age of six weeks observed as their children engaged in uninterrupted play. PhD student Mandy Richardson of Edith Cowan University has found that parents who can take a step back – and simply observe their toddlers as they explore and play – have less stress and a better grasp on their child’s capabilities. Now, a new study has revealed that a less controlling approach to supervision is good for the mental health of parents as well.
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