Lessons from Emmi Pikler by Helen StMacK https://padlet.com/helenstmack/auvd19wmfdt3vz1m Reflections on Pikler, Loczy and beginning from a place of respect en-us 2022-04-05 03:21:57 UTC 2026-02-27 09:15:33 UTC hello@padlet.com Thoughts https://padlet.com/helenstmack/auvd19wmfdt3vz1m/wish/2139961235 From a discussion with Jahydee and Zoe and Laura, our main focus was talking about children's physical development and putting them into positions that they aren't able to get in to themselves, ie not ready for.  They haven't learnt how to do it themselves which can impact on further development. 
The complete freedom of movement is interesting and that she was against prams, hammocks, swings, walkers.  because they constrict movement.  
But we feel there is definitely a place for constricting young children for their safety. For example placing them in an exersaucer while you're in the shower and having them in the bathroom with you when you're home alone with the child.   Or when cooking. ]]> 2022-04-11 23:49:18 UTC https://padlet.com/helenstmack/auvd19wmfdt3vz1m/wish/2139961235 I was amazed how much the caregivers talked with the babies while they were having their change and wash and being fed. The caregiver was giving the baby their total attention and the baby was intently watching the caregiver. It was obvious the relationship that the caregiver and baby were building. Odette https://padlet.com/helenstmack/auvd19wmfdt3vz1m/wish/2139966105 2022-04-11 23:54:41 UTC https://padlet.com/helenstmack/auvd19wmfdt3vz1m/wish/2139966105 I was also intrigued how there was no interaction from the caregivers with the babies on the mat at playtime. Upon reading the article what can an orphanage teach us it made sense as the children are free to learn on their own and there is no pressure for them to met developmental milestones. I loved the saying "In time, not on time!" Odette https://padlet.com/helenstmack/auvd19wmfdt3vz1m/wish/2139970609 2022-04-11 23:59:21 UTC https://padlet.com/helenstmack/auvd19wmfdt3vz1m/wish/2139970609 https://padlet.com/helenstmack/auvd19wmfdt3vz1m/wish/2140014670 I was intrigued and astounded by the caregivers' lack of interaction with the infants on the mat during playtime. I agree with Odette that  It did make sense because the tamariki are free to learn on their own and are not under any pressure to meet developmental milestones - Emma ]]> 2022-04-12 00:37:36 UTC https://padlet.com/helenstmack/auvd19wmfdt3vz1m/wish/2140014670 Ive heard alot about Emi pickler and have been intrigued by her work. It is nice for me to know that a key principle of her approach is relationship. In the video it is interesting that she talks throughout the entire video, through each process - baby changing and baby feeding. Showing what we have discussed in class before - giving babies your undivided attention in these 'care moments'. - Alicia. https://padlet.com/helenstmack/auvd19wmfdt3vz1m/wish/2144517425 2022-04-15 01:40:28 UTC https://padlet.com/helenstmack/auvd19wmfdt3vz1m/wish/2144517425