Respectful Care Begins with Connection
Support for Parents & Professionals
Pikler-Inspired
More Balanced Human Beings, One Child at a Time
Welcome!
I’m Rachel Tapping - parent educator, writer and trainer. I support early years parents and professionals through respectful care practices rooted in the Pikler approach. My work offers space to reflect, reconnect, and respond with greater presence - supporting both children’s development and your own.
Read more: About Rachel
Who I Work With
For Parents:
Online course for parents of babies and toddlers (coming soon)
Online course for expectant parents (coming soon)
Articles and blog posts on respectful parenting
For Professionals:
CPD & training (online and in person)
Experiential workshops for practitioners and health professionals
Mentoring & consultancy
Rooted in the Pikler Approach
My work is inspired by Dr Emmi Pikler’s principles of trust, autonomy and respectful care. I support adults to slow down, observe, and build meaningful relationships with children - without rushing or coercion.
Learn more: My Approach
Featured Writing
📝 JUNO - A Natural Approach to Family Life
📝 Early Years Educator: Pikler’s History, Principles & Practice
📝 Nursery World Magazine
