New Eyes
In this room, nothing is rushed.
Babies explore.
Parents observe and reflect.
Trust grows.
RIE® informed Parent-Infant classes
NOW available in the Palisades, DC
Classes
Pre-Crawlers
(about 3-6 months old)
Rollers/Crawlers/Walkers
(about 9 months old and up)
Meet the Team
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RIE™ Associate
A Rare and Golden Opportunity to Learn from a Direct Disciple of Magda Gerber
There are educators, and then there are legacy keepers—those who have absorbed the wisdom of a master and carry it forward, undiluted, to the next generation. Liz Memel is one of those rare few.
Trained directly by Magda Gerber, the visionary founder of RIE (Resources for Infant Educarers), Liz Memel stands in an extraordinary lineage of child development wisdom. To understand just how rare this is, we must go back further—to Emmi Pikler, the groundbreaking Hungarian pediatrician who transformed our understanding of infant movement, autonomy, and respectful caregiving. Pikler mentored Magda Gerber, who then trained Liz Memel, making her a direct link in an unbroken chain of some of the most profound insights into early childhood ever recorded.
For parents who want more than just advice—who seek a deep, foundational shift in how they see and interact with their babies—Liz Memel represents an unparalleled opportunity. She is not just an experienced RIE Educator; she is one of the last living educators to have studied under Magda Gerber herself, absorbing the philosophy firsthand, refining it through decades of practice, and guiding generations of parents and educators.
As a Certified RIE ®Pathways Mentor Teacher, Liz Memel is offering her expertise remotely from California as my Mentor Teacher for my Parent-Infant Guidance class, where I serve as the facilitator. This means parents in my program will have the privilege of learning under someone who doesn’t just teach RIE but embodies its wisdom in its purest form.
To sit in a class where Liz Memel is mentoring is to stand at the source of a movement that has transformed parenting worldwide. It’s a chance to experience firsthand the revolutionary ideas passed down from Pikler to Gerber to Memel—and now, to you. This is not just another class; this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn from one of the last living bridges to the origins of respectful parenting.
If you have ever wanted to understand your baby at the deepest level, this is the moment.
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Class FacilitatorMarwa is a published early childhood researcher, a certified parenting coach, and founder of New Eyes Parenting, dedicated to preserving the integrity of early childhood through respectful, child-led, and screen-free learning.
As a facilitator of these Parent-Infant Guidance classes, Marwa creates a developmentally appropriate space that changes as infants grow and where parents can observe, trust, and connect with their babies in a way that honors natural development. Now, she is bringing an unprecedented opportunity to families by offering a class mentored by Liz Memel, a direct disciple of Magda Gerber.
Marwa’s approach is a rare blend of research, real-world experience, and an unwavering commitment to protecting the wonder of childhood. You can learn more about marwa here.
We know that choosing a class for you and your baby is a big decision. This space is designed to be gentle, unhurried, and supportive—a place where you can observe, reflect, and connect while your baby moves and explores freely.
This Class is a Great Fit If:
You have a child under two and want to support their natural development from the very start—because even at 3 months, babies are learning through movement, balance, and sensory discovery.
You’re drawn to respectful parenting approaches like RIE, Pikler, Montessori or these principles.
You want to observe your baby’s movements and discoveries.
You’re looking for a calm, welcoming environment where both you and your baby can grow.
A small, intimate group means spots are limited—secure yours today!
