Little Tot & Parent Club

LITTLE TOT & PARENT CLUB

Saturdays


Spring semester (Mar 22 - May 31)


08:45 - 10:15 (newborn)

10:45 - 12:15 (toddler)

This club brings together parents and their young children to discuss and enjoy the growth of their young children as well as to observe the RIE-inspired methodology in action.


You will be invited to unwind, develop your respectful parenting style, and create a bond that will last you and your child throughout life under the guidance of a RIE-Certified facilitator.


  • You may join us for as little as one (1) month (or about 5 sessions) or stay with us until your little tot turns two (2)
  • Sessions are held in LTI-Tapaninvainio (Takaniityntie 5 F, 00780 Helsinki)
  • Club will run when there are two (2) or more families enrolled


  • Topics to cover:
    • how to encourage independent play
    • how to provide uninterrupted play
    • silent observation - learning your little tot's cues
    • selective intervention - learning when and how to respond to your little tot
    • sportscasting - creating awareness for your little tot
    • childcare based on respect and trust on your little tot as a self-learner, self-initiator and a capable human being
    • how to create an environment that is physically safe, cognitively challenging and emotionally nurturing
    • how to set clearly defined limits and boundaries to develop discipline


  • inspired by the Educaring approach by Magda Gerber
    • More information about the approach may be found here.


  • 10 sessions per semester (no session on 19.04.2025)


  • 90 minutes per session, includes a light snack for your little tot in the middle of the session


  • 380€ per semester (10 sessions)


  • Invoice will be sent in 2-parts via email and has to be paid on the due date written in the invoice
    • If the payment isn't paid within two (2) weeks of the due date, another invoice will be sent with the corresponding reminder fee and interest.


  • Little tots are insured during the session


  • Small group only, up to six (6) families per session
    • newborn group - from three (3) months old to pre-walking twelve (12) months old
    • toddler group - from newly walking one (1) year old or younger to two (2) years old


  • Join the club now!