RDI® (Relationship Development Intervention®) is a relationship-based approach designed to help children build social, emotional, and thinking skills. This post introduces the key concepts and explains why RDI® matters for your child’s development.

Sometimes the most powerful tool in RDI® is doing nothing… at first. This post explores how waiting and pausing during interactions gives children space to think, process, and respond, building confidence and dynamic thinking.

It’s tempting to jump in and help, but over-support can block growth. Learn how to scaffold tasks just enough to challenge your child without taking over, fostering independence and problem-solving skills.

Children thrive when their effort is noticed and celebrated. This post explains how “spotlighting” helps highlight effort over outcome, reinforces competence, and nurtures a growth mindset in line with RDI® principles.

Helping children manage their emotions isn’t about fixing them. It’s about guiding them. Discover how co-regulation strategies create safe, predictable interactions that promote self-awareness, calm, and social engagement.

Dynamic thinking is the ability to adapt, reflect, and problem-solve. This post explores practical ways to encourage children to think flexibly, consider multiple perspectives, and approach challenges with confidence.

The words we choose matter. Learn why experience sharing communication encourages observation, reflection, and independent thinking.