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In this training, your caregiver will learn the fundamentals of fostering independent play and how to create meaningful connection with your child. Led by USP co-founder, early childhood educator, Respectful Parenting Resource and RIE® Associate, Jennie Monness, this training session will focus on teaching caregivers how to be present, how to use language with intention, and how to support your child’s growth through play.

Rooted in the RIE® Educaring Approach, this is about trusting children as capable, competent individuals and giving caregivers the tools to reflect that belief. When your caregiver knows how to meet your child with clarity, respect, and confidence, it shapes them.

At Union Square Play we know that it’s not the big moments that shape your child. It’s how someone responds when they’re frustrated, the tone used during transitions, and whether they’re given space to experiment.These are the moments your child lives in every day.

This training ensures that the values you care about most don’t stop with you. They carry through, in your home, in your routines, and in the hands of the person caring for your child.

What your caregivers will walk away with:

A clear understanding of how to support your child’s growth through playLanguage that builds connection, cooperation, and confidence in everyday moments
Tools to respond to big feelings with intention versus reaction
A deeper ability to trust your child’s capabilities and to allow space for independence
Practical ways to turn routines and downtime into meaningful, developmentally rich experiences
A consistent approach that aligns with your family’s values so your child experiences continuity, not confusion
The confidence to navigate challenges (transitions, frustration, boundaries) with clarity and calm

This training is not just about presenting new ideas; it’s about actually seeing your child. T Rather than a new set of rules, this training offers inspiration–practical, thoughtful ways of showing up that feel doable, empowering, and grounded in real life.

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Jennie Monness brings years of experience as a teacher, program director, and leader of professional development training, approaching this work from a place of partnership. Because when caregivers feel supported and when they are given the tools they need to thrive, everything changes. They show up with more confidence, more clarity, and a deeper sense of connection to your child.

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