Articles by Aletha Solter, Ph.D.
Aletha Solter, PhD, is a developmental psychologist, international speaker, consultant, and founder of the Aware Parenting Institute. Her books have been translated into many languages, and she is recognized internationally as an expert on attachment, trauma, and non-punitive discipline. In addition to her six books, she has written numerous articles for parents and professionals about various aspects of the Aware Parenting approach.
Published professional articles by Aletha Solter
- Hold me! The importance of physical contact with infants. Journal of Prenatal and Perinatal Psychology and Health, 15(3), 21-43, 2001.
- A case study of traumatic stress disorder in a 5-month-old infant following surgery. Infant Mental Health Journal, 28(1), 76-96, 2007.
- A 2-year-old child's memory of hospitalization during early infancy. Infant and Child Development, 17, 593-605, 2008.
- Click here for a complete list of professional articles by Aletha Solter.
Short summaries of the Aware Parenting approach
- The four basic assumptions of Aware Parenting
- The three aspects of Aware Parenting
- The ten principles of Aware Parenting
- Principles of learning
- Frequently asked questions
Articles originally published in Mothering magazine
- Crying for comfort: distressed babies need to be held
- Family meetings for conflict resolution
- Spanish version Las reuniones familiares para la resolución de conflictos
- The disadvantages of time-out
- Dutch version De nadelen van time-out
- French version Les désavantages de la mise à l'écart temporaire (Time-Out)
- Romanian version Dezavantajele Time-out-ului
- Spanish version Las desvantajas del tiempo fuera
- Twenty alternatives to punishment
- Dutch version Twintig alternatieven voor straffen
- French version Vingt alternatives à la punition
- Spanish version Veinte alternativas al castigo
Other articles by Aletha Solter
How children heal from trauma
Tips for parents of young children during the coronavirus pandemic
- French version Conseils aux parents de jeunes enfants pendant la pandémie de coronavirus
- Spanish version Consejos para padres de niños pequeños durante la pandemia del coronavirus
Coping with teens and screens
- Spanish version Cómo lidiar con los adolescentes y las pantallas
Do children really need praise?
- Dutch version Hebben kinderen echt nood aan complimenten?
Raising Drug-Free Kids
The crying-in-arms approach for helping babies sleep through the night
- Dutch version Laat je baby huilen in je armen, zo help je hem met doorslapen
Why do children 'misbehave'?
- Don't spank your children
- Dutch version Sla je kinderen niet
- French version Ne frappez pas vos enfants: Dix raisons pour eviter la fessée
- Spanish version No pegues a tus hijos
- What to do when your baby cries
- Dutch version Wat te doen als je baby huilt?
- French version Que faire quand votre bébé
pleure?
- German version Was tun, wenn dein Baby
weint?
- Spanish version ¿Qué hacer cuando un bebé llora?
Understanding tears and tantrums
- Dutch version Omgaan met driftbuien
Children and trauma: what to expect and what to do
- French version Les enfants et les traumatismes
- The drugging of children: a national disgrace
Transcribed Interviews with Aletha Solter
- How can we respond to babies' emotions?
- French version Comment accompagner les émotions des petits?
- Interview with Aletha Solter on crying and high-need infants
- Spanish version Entrevista con Aletha Solter sobre el llanto de los bebés
Videos and Podcast Interviews with Aletha Solter
- The Aware Parenting YouTube channel (over 20 videos)
- TV Interview with Aletha Solter
Interview done in Santa Barbara, California in 2014.
- Video interview with Aletha Solter about the basic aspects of Aware Parenting.
Interview done by Rebecca Sheikh in 2020.
- Podcast interview with Aletha Solter about her book, Healing Your Traumatized Child
Interview done by Joss Goulden for her Aware Parenting Stories Podcast in 2022.
- Podcast interview with Aletha Solter about stages of development
Interview done by Marion Rose and Lael Stone for their Aware Parenting Podcast in 2022.
- Video interview with Aletha Solter about helping children cope with stress.
Interview by Aletha's son and daughter-in-law (Nick and Sonja) for their Dyslexia Journey Podcast in 2022.
- Video interview with Aletha Solter about taking care of ourselves and dealing with parental guilt.
Interview by Aletha's son and daughter-in-law (Nick and Sonja) for their Dyslexia Journey Podcast in 2023.
- Video interview with Aletha Solter about the healing power of children's tears..
Interview by Lithuanian talk show host, Renata Cikanaite in 2023.
- Podcast interview with Aletha Solter about Aware Parenting..
Interview by Respectful Parenting in Lithuania (Pagarby Tevyste) in 2023.
- Podcast interview with Aletha Solter about parenting children with special needs
Interview by Spirited Hearts: the Podcast with Steph Fleeton in 2023.
Questions and Answers
Aletha Solter answered parents' questions for a few years at the Parenthoodweb site. Below are links to the 27 questions she answered during that period. This is not a personal advice column, and Dr. Solter will not be posting any more answers. If you have a question about your child, check the articles below to see if one of them addresses your concern. If you would like personal advice or support, please contact Dr. Solter to schedule a consultation. She does not answer personal queries by email. See also our Parent Support Page.
- Conception to Two Years
- How Can I
Bond With My Infant Before Birth?
- Crying Spells
in Six-Week-Old Infant
- Frustrations in
Four-Month-Old
- Four-Month-Old Wakes up Frequently at Night
- Eight-Month-Old Is Unable to Entertain Herself
- Fussy
Ten-Month-Old
-
Eleven-Month-Old is Aggressive Towards Mother
- How to Stop a
Toddler From Biting
- Toddler
Won't Listen
- Two to Five Years
- Temper
Tantrums in Two-Year-Old
- How Can I Help
My Daughter Remember to Use the Potty?
- Separation
Anxiety in Three-Year-Old
- Bedtime
Problems
With Three-Year-Old
- My Daughter is
a Dawdler!
- Child Diagnosed
with both ADHD and Anxiety Disorder... HELP!
- Is
Masturbation Inappropriate for Four-Year-Olds?
- Single Mother
Cannot Control Four-Year-Old Son
- Kindergartner
Reluctant to Go to School
- Five to Nine Years
-
Five-Year-Old Wants to Sleep with Parents
- Child Afraid
of Night-Time "Monsters"
- My Sweet Baby
Has Turned Into a Troubled Five-Year-Old
- An Only Child
is Aggressive with Other Children at School
- Compulsive
Behavior in Six-Year-Old
-
Six-Year-Old is a Terrible Eater
- Should I
Associate an Allowance with Specific Household Duties?
- Making
Doctor Visits a Pleasant Experience for Children
- How Can I Talk
to My Child About Sex?
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