Living Aware Parenting · Sep 26, 2025 · 19 min

Exploring the Foundations of Aware Parenting

Exploring the Foundations of Aware Parenting In the Living Aware Parenting Podcast, I share about Aware Parenting by Aletha Solter, PhD, to support parents to understand the philosophy, practices, and embodiment of this groundbreaking and life-changing approach. 🎙️ Discover the origins and influences behind Aware Parenting Learn about Aletha Solter, PhD’s personal and academic journey Explore the scientific, cultural, and psychological influences on her work Understand how theories from child development, neurophysiology, attachment, trauma, and psychotherapy shaped Aware Parenting Gain insights into how this philosophy came to be shared with parents worldwide ✨ Where to watch: YouTube: Living Aware Parenting Podcast Welcome / Episode Description In this episode, I delve into the foundations and influences of Aware Parenting, developed by Aletha Solter, PhD. I discuss Dr. Solter’s scientific influences, including her father Joseph Jauch, her studies with Jean Piaget, and the European cultural environment she grew up in. We explore how Dr. Solter integrated child development, neurophysiology, attachment, trauma, and psychotherapy theories into her philosophy. I emphasise both her personal and academic journey, offering insights into how these factors contributed to the creation of Aware Parenting and its ongoing relevance for parents today. Episode Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to the Living Aware Parenting Podcast 01:19 Foundations and Influences of Aware Parenting 03:00 Scientific Method and Its Application in Aware Parenting 04:44 Aletha Solter's Background and Influences 06:54 Development of Aware Parenting Philosophy 12:23 Key Influences and Theories in Aware Parenting 16:32 Sharing and Spreading Aware Parenting 17:22 Conclusion and Additional Resources Thank You for Listening! I’m so willing for you to have found this episode helpful. Resources & Links Newsletters Sign up here Books Aletha Solter, PhD: awareparenting.com/books.htm Marion Rose, PhD: marionrose.net/books Courses & Mentoring Free PDFs & Online Courses 1:1 Mentoring Social Media Podcast Instagram: @thelivingawareparentingpodcast Aware Parenting Instagram: @awareparenting General Instagram: @marion_rose Facebook: Marion Badenoch Aware Parenting Instructors All instructors in my region: Australia & NZ Become an instructor: Certification info See you in the next episode!

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Exploring the Foundations of Aware Parenting

In the Living Aware Parenting Podcast, I share about Aware Parenting by Aletha Solter, PhD, to support parents to understand the philosophy, practices, and embodiment of this groundbreaking and life-changing approach.

🎙️ Discover the origins and influences behind Aware Parenting

Learn about Aletha Solter, PhD’s personal and academic journey
Explore the scientific, cultural, and psychological influences on her work
Understand how theories from child development, neurophysiology, attachment, trauma, and psychotherapy shaped Aware Parenting
Gain insights into how this philosophy came to be shared with parents worldwide

✨ Where to watch:

YouTube: Living Aware Parenting Podcast

Welcome / Episode Description

In this episode, I delve into the foundations and influences of Aware Parenting, developed by Aletha Solter, PhD.

I discuss Dr. Solter’s scientific influences, including her father Joseph Jauch, her studies with Jean Piaget, and the European cultural environment she grew up in.

We explore how Dr. Solter integrated child development, neurophysiology, attachment, trauma, and psychotherapy theories into her philosophy.

I emphasise both her personal and academic journey, offering insights into how these factors contributed to the creation of Aware Parenting and its ongoing relevance for parents today.