Emmi Pikler
Emmi Pikler (9 January 1902 – 6 June 1984) was a Hungarian pediatrician known for her innovative theories on child development and infant care. Her work emphasized the importance of allowing infants to develop at their own pace and the role of respectful caregiving in fostering healthy development.
Early Life and Education[edit | edit source]
Emmi Pikler was born in Vienna, Austria, and later moved to Budapest, Hungary. She studied medicine at the University of Vienna, where she developed an interest in pediatrics and child development.
Career[edit | edit source]
After completing her medical studies, Pikler worked as a pediatrician in Budapest. She became known for her unique approach to infant care, which focused on allowing children to move freely and develop naturally without unnecessary intervention. Her methods were influenced by her observations of children's natural movements and her belief in the importance of fostering autonomy and self-initiated activity in infants.
Pikler Institute[edit | edit source]
In 1946, Emmi Pikler founded the Pikler Institute in Budapest, originally known as the Lóczy Institute. The institute served as a residential nursery for orphaned and abandoned children and became a center for research and training in her methods. The Pikler approach emphasizes the importance of a stable and respectful relationship between caregiver and child, allowing children to explore and learn through their own experiences.
Legacy[edit | edit source]
Emmi Pikler's work has had a lasting impact on the field of child development and early childhood education. Her methods are still used in various childcare settings around the world, and the Pikler Institute continues to promote her philosophy through training programs and publications.
See Also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- Pikler, E. (1969). The Importance of Free Movement in the Development of Infants and Toddlers. Budapest: Pikler Institute.
- David, M. (2006). Loczy: An unusual approach to mothering. Pikler-Lóczy Társaság.
External Links[edit | edit source]
- [Pikler Institute Official Website](http://www.pikler.hu)
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