Living Aware Parenting

In this second episode of the series in The Living Aware Parenting podcast where I talk about Aletha Solter's books, I focus on her first book, The Aware Baby.
I love sharing how much I love this book, and my experience of it as a concise, research-backed “treasure trove”.
I also talk about how my understanding of Aware Parenting expands and deepens every time I read this book, even after decades of practicing and teaching Aware Parenting, and having read the book about 25 times!
In the episode, I read reviews from Thomas Verny, David Chamberlain, and William Emerson, and then I go through the book, talking about each chapter, key themes, and reading out some excerpts.
I finish this episode with an inspiring quote from Aletha Solter, and I preview the next book of hers that I'll be talking about on this podcast, Cooperative and Connected.

00:00 Welcome

00:40 Why The Aware Baby

04:56 Reviews

08:35 Chapter One, Beginnings and Love

13:42 Chapter Two and Crying

21:40 Introduction and the Cultural Lens

31:40 Food and Feeding Cues

35:10 Sleep and Rest

37:38 Play and Learning

42:13 Conflicts and Respect

45:56 Attachment and Safety

49:05 Conclusion and the Next Book

Thank you so much for listening to this episode. I'm so willing for you to have found it helpful.

If you'd like further resources, here's a summary of the details.

Here's the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LivingAwareParentingPodcast

As of August 2026, Aletha Solter, PhD. has seven published books, which you can find on her website, https://www.awareparenting.com/books.htm

As of August 2026, I have four solo published books for parents, and three for children, with more coming soon. You can find out more on my website, https://marionrose.net/books/

You can find my Aware Parenting free PDFs and online courses here: https://marionrose.net/aware-parenting-courses/

You can sign up for my newsletters here: https://marion-rose.myflodesk.com/marion-rose-main-list

I offer 1:1 mentoring. Details are here: https://marionrose.net/mentoring/

Here are my Instagram pages:
Podcast: http://instagram.com/thelivingawareparentingpodcast
Aware Parenting: https://www.instagram.com/awareparenting/
Aware Parenting and The Marion Method: https://www.instagram.com/marion_rose/

My Facebook personal page: https://www.facebook.com/marion.badenoch

Here are all the Aware Parenting instructors in my region: https://marionrose.net/aware-parenting-instructors-in-australia-and-new-zealand/

Here's how to become an Aware Parenting instructor in my region:
https://marionrose.net/aware-parenting-certification/

I do have another podcast, The Marion Rose Podcast, where I talk about all my other interests and offerings. It includes The Marion Method work, which consists of reparenting, as well as what I call recultuiring: reclaiming our yeses and noes, getting free from Disconnected Domination Culture conditioning such as guilt and coercion, and lots more.

You can find The Marion Rose Podcast on all the usual podcast platforms, and on YouTube, here:
https://www.youtube.com/@TheMarionRosePodcast

See you in the next episode!
Love,
Marion
xoxo

Welcome to Season Four, which is all about Aletha Solter’s books. Aletha Solter is the founder of Aware Parenting.

I recorded the first two episodes in May, just after The Aware Baby came out in digital version.

In this first episode, I show and share about all of Aletha Solter's seven books, with information about each one of them.

Then, in the rest of the series, I will devote each episode to each one of the books, in order of year of publication.

I share who Aletha Solter is as the founder of Aware Parenting, and I introduce my role as a Level 2 Aware Parenting instructor and regional coordinator for Australia, New Zealand, and Indonesia.

I overview each book’s focus and age range:
The Aware Baby,
Cooperative and Connected,
Tears and Tantrums,
Raising Drug-Free Kids,
Attachment Play,
Healing Your Traumatized Child, and
Raising Joyful Lifelong Learners,

and I invite you to explore them via awareparenting.com

00:00 Welcome to the Series

01:28 The Aware Baby Overview

03:42 Inside The Aware Baby

07:02 Cooperative and Connected

09:44 Tears and Tantrums

12:58 Raising Drug-Free Kids

16:34 Attachment Play

19:32 Healing Your Traumatized Child

26:11 Raising Joyful Lifelong Learners

30:04 Summary and Links

Thank you so much for listening to this episode. I'm so willing for you to have found it helpful.

If you'd like further resources, here's a summary of the details.

Here's the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LivingAwareParentingPodcast

As of August 2026, Aletha Solter, PhD. has seven published books, which you can find on her website, https://www.awareparenting.com/books.htm

As of August 2026, I have four solo published books for parents, and three for children, with more coming soon. You can find out more on my website, https://marionrose.net/books/

You can find my Aware Parenting free PDFs and online courses here: https://marionrose.net/aware-parenting-courses/

You can sign up for my newsletters here: https://marion-rose.myflodesk.com/marion-rose-main-list

I offer 1:1 mentoring. Details are here: https://marionrose.net/mentoring/

Here are my Instagram pages:
Podcast: http://instagram.com/thelivingawareparentingpodcast
Aware Parenting: https://www.instagram.com/awareparenting/
Aware Parenting and The Marion Method: https://www.instagram.com/marion_rose/

My Facebook personal page: https://www.facebook.com/marion.badenoch

Here are all the Aware Parenting instructors in my region: https://marionrose.net/aware-parenting-instructors-in-australia-and-new-zealand/

Here's how to become an Aware Parenting instructor in my region:
https://marionrose.net/aware-parenting-certification/

I do have another podcast, The Marion Rose Podcast, where I talk about all my other interests and offerings. It includes The Marion Method work, which consists of reparenting, as well as what I call recultuiring: reclaiming our yeses and noes, getting free from Disconnected Domination Culture conditioning such as guilt and coercion, and lots more.

You can find The Marion Rose Podcast on all the usual podcast platforms, and on YouTube, here:
https://www.youtube.com/@TheMarionRosePodcast

See you in the next episode!
Love,
Marion
xoxo

Join me as I welcome Katie Fusco, an Aware Parenting instructor in the U.K., to the Living Aware Parenting Podcast in celebration of Aletha Solter's 80th birthday.
Katie discusses the profound impacts of Aletha Solter's Aware Parenting philosophy on her life and professional practice.
Katie shares her personal journey of discovering Aware Parenting, the pivotal moments in her work, and transformative client stories.
We also delve into Aletha's premise of 'it's never too late' for emotional healing and discuss broader applications beyond childhood.
This heartfelt conversation concludes with a beautiful tribute to Aletha Solter and a shared vision for the future of Aware Parenting.
00:00 Welcome to the Living Aware Parenting Podcast

00:18 Celebrating Aletha Solter's 80th Birthday

02:56 The Impact of Aware Parenting on Katie's Life

10:56 A Pivotal Moment in Katie's Aware Parenting Journey

26:42 The Transformative Power of Aware Parenting

46:29 A Story of Trust and Play

49:32 The Magic of Child-Led Play

52:26 Rupture and Repair in Relationships

55:33 Healing Across Generations

01:01:07 The Vision for Aware Parenting

01:07:16 The Broken Cookie Phenomenon

01:16:25 A Tribute to Aletha

You can find out more about Aletha Solter and Aware Parenting at The Aware Parenting Institute website: https://awareparenting.com/

You can contact Katie on Instagram at: @thecryingclinic

In this episode of the Living Aware Parenting Podcast, I am joined by Maru Rojas, an Aware Parenting mentor originally from Mexico and now living in London.
We celebrate the 80th birthday of Aletha Solter, the founder of Aware Parenting, and discuss the profound impact her work has had on our lives.
Maru shares aspects of her own journey with Aware Parenting, including pivotal moments with her daughter and the transformative effects of attachment play.
This conversation highlights the importance of attachment play, awareness, and the potential for future generations to profoundly benefit from Aware Parenting.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:27 Guest Introduction: Maru Rojas

01:35 Effects of Aware Parenting

04:33 Aletha Ahead of her Time in Not Using the Terms "Regulation" and "Co-Regulation"

07:31 Pivotal Moments in Aware Parenting

11:43 Effects of Practicing Aware Parenting

14:25 Attachment Play and Awareness

19:10 Vision for Future Generations

23:32 Final Thoughts and Gratitude

25:18 How to Connect and Closing Remarks

You can find out more about Aletha Solter and Aware Parenting at The Aware Parenting Institute website: https://awareparenting.com/

Maru says: "I'm an Aware Parenting mentor (Level 1), EC and potty learning consultant. Originally from Mexico, I’ve lived in the UK for 17 years and have two energetic kids, aged 7 and 5.
I’m passionate about trusting children’s innate goodness and honoring their true nature. My work focuses on our physiological needs, ancestral habits, and healing from stress and trauma stored in the body."

You can find out more about Maru and her work here:

Instagram: _maru.rojas_
Website: https://parenttogether.co.uk

In this celebratory episode of the Living Aware Parenting Podcast, I'm joined by Linde Lambrechts, a psychologist, psychotherapist, and Aware Parenting mentor.
We discuss the profound impact Aware Parenting has had on our lives and work, especially in transforming our perspective from one of pathology to one of compassion.
Linde shares powerful stories about how this approach has changed her parenting, including a moving experience with her son.
She also explores the broader implications of Aware Parenting principles for future generations and the sense of hope they bring.
Join us for an inspiring conversation filled with deep insights and practical wisdom.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome

01:17 The Impact of Aware Parenting

04:34 Linde's Personal Transformation Through Aware Parenting

05:36 Looking Behind the Behaviour with Aware Parenting

10:32 Practical Applications and Real-Life Examples

18:11 Children's Unique Expressions and Growth

26:25 A Turning Point

28:11 Emotional Release and Healing

29:53 Linde Reflects on Parenting Challenges

32:52 Core Principles of Aware Parenting

36:50 Linde's Personal Journey and Vision

44:16 Gratitude and Future Aspirations

About Linde:

Linde has a Psychology and psychotherapy degree.
She is passionate about walking mothers home to theirselves so that their kids never need to abandon themselves!

Website: https://www.lindelambrechts.be
Instagram: @lovinglimits
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@lindelambrechts?si=5EeuEvf4pCDYjW_C

You can find out more about Aletha Solter and Aware Parenting at The Aware Parenting Institute website: https://awareparenting.com/