Inspired by @[email protected] post, his stuff is all recommended by modern research, is easier and healthier and leads to better outcomes than the old-fashioned ways. But still many people don’t know about it.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baby-led_weaning
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montessori_education
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kangaroo_care
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Child_discipline#Non-punitive_discipline
For those interested in learning more about non-punitive discipline, I strongly recommend Alfie Kohn’s book Unconditional Parenting.