About Ruth Anne Hammond

Ruth Anne Hammond, author of "Respecting Babies: A Guide to Educaring for Parents and Professionals, 2nd Ed." (2019), is a RIE® associate and mentor, having studied under its founder, Magda Gerber. She was president of Resources for Infant Educarers® from 2005 to 2011 and continues to be an active member of the board of directors and RIE® mentor. Currently presenting at conferences and teaching in the U.S. and abroad on the topic of infant and toddler care and education, she was a faculty member in the human development department at Pacific Oaks College and Children's School, as well as leader of its infant/toddler-parent program for 17 years. A lifelong learner, Hammond participates in a study group on affective neuroscience with Dr. Allan N. Schore of the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine. As a former professional dancer, she continues to express her love of movement in her work with infants and toddlers and dancing with her husband and grown children whenever possible. She is not ashamed to admit she is hopelessly in love with her new grandson.