For Parents
How to Use The READY Method™ DVD and Book
We suggest you begin by reading The READY Method™ book and becoming familiar with the 5 READY dimensions and descriptions of the parenting examples you will see in the DVD.
Then watch The READY Method™. Some of the behaviors are quite subtle and you may want to view the examples several times. You may also find it helpful to watch the DVD all the way through and then study the 5 READY dimensions in more detail across a number of days or weeks.
Reflect on the exercises included in the book and write down your responses. They may change over time as your awareness of your child’s needs and your own needs shifts.
Start noticing READY interactions around you. Can you see differences in the ways that parents interact with their children? Try out your new READY skills with the children in your life.
Expecting a baby?
Pregnancy is a great time to learn The READY Method™.
Chances are you’ve spent hours, days, or maybe even months preparing your home for your new baby’s arrival. Now, spend time developing your parenting skills and learning how to parent with connection even before your baby is born.
Adopting a young child?
The READY Method™ can help get your parenting off to a great start! Whether you are adopting an infant or a toddler, The READY Method™ shows you what sensitive and responsive parenting looks like and gives you a starting place for your own parenting.
Already a parent?
The READY Method™ is for you!
Begin reflecting on your own parenting in terms of the 5 READY dimensions and put The READY Method™ into action!
With infants and toddlers, play and caregiving interactions (like feeding and bathing) are a great place to begin implementing The READY Method™.
