RIE® Certified Parent-Infant Guidance™ Classes
RIE® Parent-Infant Guidance™ Classes are an intimate time to be with your child. When enrolled you will be with a small group infants or toddlers and their parents. As part of your enrollment you are also offered a home visit to support your transition into class and to get to know your facilitator.
Being part of RISE Classes means having access to:
A Supportive Community
Tools and tips from your RIE® facilitator
Educational Resources
Learn AbouT:
Creating safe and engaging environments for infants and toddlers
Understanding your pre-verbal baby’s cues and preferences
How self-initiated movement leads to body awareness
Language acquisition and self-initiated learning
Realistic expectations and positive development of discipline
“These RISE classes have made me a much more patient and understanding parent and human. I can say with confidence that what I’ve learned in these classes has not only made me a better parent, but a better partner and leader as well.”
One parent’s reflection from class…
There were a couple of incidents last week where one child took a toy from another child. In one case the child who had the toy taken didn’t seem to care much. I can remember exactly, but I think the other case, it did cause some reaction.
The big “ah ha” that I had came from our discussion that ensued. I talked about in the situation where the kid didn’t seem to mind that the toy was taken, it brought up “protector” feelings from me, and based on how I was raise, the instinct to want to be an “arbiter of justice”… and concepts/feelings of “fairness” and “teaching the kid who took the toy a lesson" were all present for me. Of course, I didn’t act on any of these impulses (that’s why I’m at RISE! )…but I certainly noticed them.
Shannon talked about the importance of giving the child the agency to choose how they want to react in the situation, and how it’s important to focus on concepts that are age appropriate. Especially at this age, the concept of “fairness” isn’t even a thought for the kids…they are way too present focused. By acknowledging to both the kids that they both want the same toy, that might just be enough. For kids who are persistently taking items, especially when they’re older, it’s probably because they feel the need for power…so we can address that with them (what’s behind that need?). But in this case, there’s really no “injustice,” so to speak…it was just too kids who wanted the same toy. Plus, in Shannon’s words, what does it even mean to “have it first”? For a child, the fact that I played with it last week for 2 minutes might give them the sense of “mine-ness”.
I had my big revelation after this realizing that teaching my daughter to be “strong” by demanding to be treated “fairly” by others is a very limited way of thinking about emotional strength. We live in a world where people will take things/treat us in ways that we’d prefer not to be…that’s just the reality. But while we can strive to make those things better, this whole interaction helped me see that that true emotional strength is teaching her that she’s ok when bad things happens, she’s allowed to feelings about the situations, but she’s still whole and complete at the end of it all. This perspective might even allow her to have compassion for other in that situation.
TWO CLASS OPTIONS AVAILABLE…
Thursdays 9:30-11 a.m.
Sundays 4-5:30 p.m.
All classes are held at Complete Harmony 3520 Greenwood Blvd., Maplewood, MO 63143.
Classes are a ongoing September - May.
You can join at anytime as long as space is available.
A summer session may also be available if there is enough interest.
Children learn to feel safe in their environment when they know what to expect and who they are going to be with. They look for each other when they arrive and begin to feel a sense of trust as they learn to navigate and development relationships with one another through this regular time together. To support routine and continuity of care we ask that you commit to attend weekly classes and let us know in advance if you can not attend.
To Register
Complete the registration below and email Shannon Carr at shannoncarr@risechild.com to set-up your home visit prior to class. Home visits are not required, simply an offering to support your transition into classes.
Registration fee is $45 and includes a home visit.
Payment
Classes are $125/month and paid for on the first of every month using our automated payment system.
A 30-day notice is required for disenrollment. Refunds cannot be provided if classes are missed and make-ups are not available. Classes are held 2-5 times/month. A schedule will be provided upon enrollment or can be requested.
“I love taking my daughter to these classes. I have witnessed her growth in learning and playing with other children. Our facilitator is wonderful, and she is always willing to dive-in deeper into discussions and support us in any way that she can.”
“What I’ve learned through Shannon’s class has made me a much more confident parent. I’ve become less worried about the details, and more confident in my overall understanding of what actually matters in my parenting journey and my relationship with my daughter.”
Welcome to our Groups!
Once registered and after your home visit, this is where you come to set-up payment.