Melani Ladygo
Executive Director and longtime associate of RIE (Resources for Infant Educators) who teaches RIE parent-infant and toddler classes and advocates for respectful, reciprocal relationships with babies and toddlers.
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Mar 3, 2026 • 40min
Why Parents Need RIE (with Melani Ladygo)
Melani Ladygo, Executive Director of RIE who teaches parent-infant and toddler classes, explains the respectful, reciprocal approach to babies and toddlers. They define RIE and share moments that shifted how adults see infants as capable persons. Conversations cover trusting children, staying calm instead of reacting, neutral conflict guidance, and bringing RIE practices into everyday settings.
